Uruguay biodiversity statistics
Protected areas, forests, species for Uruguay: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
| Indicator | Uruguay | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protected areas, % of territory | 2.4% | 2025 | #165 of 209 | 17.0% |
| Forest cover, % of land | 11.5% | 2024 | #160 of 209 | 31.1% |
| Marine protected areas | 1.5% | 2025 | #94 of 170 | 17.5% |
Biodiversity: world rankings · Uruguay population
Biodiversity in nearby countries: United States, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina