New Zealand biodiversity statistics
Protected areas, forests, species for New Zealand: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
| Indicator | New Zealand | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protected areas, % of territory | 30.6% | 2025 | #28 of 209 | 17.0% |
| Forest cover, % of land | 38.9% | 2024 | #81 of 209 | 31.1% |
| Marine protected areas | 30.4% | 2025 | #17 of 170 | 17.5% |
Biodiversity: world rankings · New Zealand population
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