Nepal biodiversity statistics
Protected areas, forests, species for Nepal: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
| Indicator | Nepal | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protected areas, % of territory | 23.6% | 2025 | #47 of 209 | 17.0% |
| Forest cover, % of land | 43.6% | 2024 | #68 of 209 | 31.1% |
Biodiversity: world rankings · Nepal population
Biodiversity in nearby countries: India, China, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh