China biodiversity statistics
Protected areas, forests, species for China: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
| Indicator | China | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protected areas, % of territory | 14.7% | 2025 | #92 of 209 | 17.0% |
| Forest cover, % of land | 24.0% | 2024 | #120 of 209 | 31.1% |
| Marine protected areas | 4.8% | 2025 | #65 of 170 | 17.5% |
Biodiversity: world rankings · China population
Biodiversity in nearby countries: India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Japan