Portugal biodiversity statistics
Protected areas, forests, species for Portugal: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
| Indicator | Portugal | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protected areas, % of territory | 17.2% | 2025 | #72 of 209 | 17.0% |
| Forest cover, % of land | 36.6% | 2024 | #88 of 209 | 31.1% |
| Marine protected areas | 16.9% | 2025 | #35 of 170 | 17.5% |
Biodiversity: world rankings · Portugal population
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