Lesotho biodiversity statistics
Protected areas, forests, species for Lesotho: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
| Indicator | Lesotho | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protected areas, % of territory | 23.4% | 2025 | #48 of 209 | 17.0% |
| Forest cover, % of land | 1.1% | 2024 | #192 of 209 | 31.1% |
Biodiversity: world rankings · Lesotho population
Biodiversity in nearby countries: Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt, DR Congo, Tanzania