Namibia biodiversity statistics
Protected areas, forests, species for Namibia: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
| Indicator | Namibia | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protected areas, % of territory | 24.4% | 2025 | #42 of 209 | 17.0% |
| Forest cover, % of land | 9.8% | 2024 | #166 of 209 | 31.1% |
| Marine protected areas | 1.7% | 2025 | #91 of 170 | 17.5% |
Biodiversity: world rankings · Namibia population
Biodiversity in nearby countries: Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt, DR Congo, Tanzania