Ecuador biodiversity statistics
Protected areas, forests, species for Ecuador: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
| Indicator | Ecuador | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protected areas, % of territory | 20.2% | 2025 | #61 of 209 | 17.0% |
| Forest cover, % of land | 49.7% | 2024 | #58 of 209 | 31.1% |
| Marine protected areas | 19.3% | 2025 | #30 of 170 | 17.5% |
Biodiversity: world rankings · Ecuador population
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