Jamaica biodiversity statistics
Protected areas, forests, species for Jamaica: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
| Indicator | Jamaica | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protected areas, % of territory | 1.6% | 2025 | #170 of 209 | 17.0% |
| Forest cover, % of land | 56.5% | 2024 | #41 of 209 | 31.1% |
| Marine protected areas | 0.7% | 2025 | #110 of 170 | 17.5% |
Biodiversity: world rankings · Jamaica population
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