Iceland biodiversity statistics
Protected areas, forests, species for Iceland: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
| Indicator | Iceland | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protected areas, % of territory | 2.9% | 2025 | #164 of 209 | 17.0% |
| Forest cover, % of land | 0.6% | 2024 | #198 of 209 | 31.1% |
| Marine protected areas | 0.5% | 2025 | #119 of 170 | 17.5% |
Biodiversity: world rankings · Iceland population
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