Sierra Leone biodiversity statistics
Protected areas, forests, species for Sierra Leone: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
| Indicator | Sierra Leone | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protected areas, % of territory | 5.1% | 2025 | #145 of 209 | 17.0% |
| Forest cover, % of land | 34.0% | 2024 | #99 of 209 | 31.1% |
| Marine protected areas | 1.7% | 2025 | #90 of 170 | 17.5% |
Biodiversity: world rankings · Sierra Leone population
Biodiversity in nearby countries: Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt, DR Congo, Tanzania