Iraq biodiversity statistics
Protected areas, forests, species for Iraq: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
| Indicator | Iraq | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protected areas, % of territory | 1.5% | 2025 | #171 of 209 | 17.0% |
| Forest cover, % of land | 1.6% | 2024 | #187 of 209 | 31.1% |
| Marine protected areas | 0.0% | 2025 | #148 of 170 | 17.5% |
Biodiversity: world rankings · Iraq population
Biodiversity in nearby countries: India, China, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh