India biodiversity statistics
Protected areas, forests, species for India: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
| Indicator | India | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protected areas, % of territory | 4.5% | 2025 | #151 of 209 | 17.0% |
| Forest cover, % of land | 24.4% | 2024 | #119 of 209 | 31.1% |
| Marine protected areas | 0.3% | 2025 | #123 of 170 | 17.5% |
Biodiversity: world rankings · India population
Biodiversity in nearby countries: China, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Japan