Madagascar biodiversity statistics
Protected areas, forests, species for Madagascar: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
| Indicator | Madagascar | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protected areas, % of territory | 5.1% | 2025 | #144 of 209 | 17.0% |
| Forest cover, % of land | 17.3% | 2024 | #138 of 209 | 31.1% |
| Marine protected areas | 1.4% | 2025 | #96 of 170 | 17.5% |
Biodiversity: world rankings · Madagascar population
Biodiversity in nearby countries: Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt, DR Congo, Tanzania