Costa Rica biodiversity statistics
Protected areas, forests, species for Costa Rica: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
| Indicator | Costa Rica | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protected areas, % of territory | 28.2% | 2025 | #36 of 209 | 17.0% |
| Forest cover, % of land | 59.1% | 2024 | #32 of 209 | 31.1% |
| Marine protected areas | 28.4% | 2025 | #18 of 170 | 17.5% |
Biodiversity: world rankings · Costa Rica population
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