United States biodiversity statistics
Protected areas, forests, species for United States: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
| Indicator | United States | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protected areas, % of territory | 15.8% | 2025 | #82 of 209 | 17.0% |
| Forest cover, % of land | 33.8% | 2024 | #100 of 209 | 31.1% |
| Marine protected areas | 19.0% | 2025 | #32 of 170 | 17.5% |
Biodiversity: world rankings · United States population
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