Malawi biodiversity statistics
Protected areas, forests, species for Malawi: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
| Indicator | Malawi | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protected areas, % of territory | 23.1% | 2025 | #49 of 209 | 17.0% |
| Forest cover, % of land | 22.0% | 2024 | #125 of 209 | 31.1% |
Biodiversity: world rankings · Malawi population
Biodiversity in nearby countries: Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt, DR Congo, Tanzania