Nicaragua biodiversity statistics
Protected areas, forests, species for Nicaragua: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
| Indicator | Nicaragua | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protected areas, % of territory | 10.1% | 2025 | #116 of 209 | 17.0% |
| Forest cover, % of land | 25.8% | 2023 | #115 of 209 | 31.1% |
| Marine protected areas | 3.6% | 2025 | #74 of 170 | 17.5% |
Biodiversity: world rankings · Nicaragua population
Biodiversity in nearby countries: United States, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina