Mauritania biodiversity statistics
Protected areas, forests, species for Mauritania: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
| Indicator | Mauritania | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protected areas, % of territory | 1.0% | 2025 | #176 of 209 | 17.0% |
| Forest cover, % of land | 1.0% | 2024 | #194 of 209 | 31.1% |
| Marine protected areas | 3.7% | 2025 | #73 of 170 | 17.5% |
Biodiversity: world rankings · Mauritania population
Biodiversity in nearby countries: Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt, DR Congo, Tanzania