Countries with the Most Threatened Species 2024

About This Dataset

Countries ranked by the total number of species listed as threatened on the IUCN Red List within their territory in 2024. Island nations and biodiversity hotspots tend to have disproportionately high numbers of threatened species relative to their land area. AI-assisted data.

✨ AI Insight

Ecuador's position at the top with 2,344 threatened species reveals the critical state of its unique ecosystems, particularly in the Amazon and the Galápagos Islands. The United States and Malaysia follow, with 1,945 and 1,884 threatened species respectively, indicating significant biodiversity challenges in both temperate and tropical regions. The gap between Ecuador and the U.S. is notable, with nearly 400 species more at risk in Ecuador, highlighting the disproportionate impact of habitat loss and climate change in smaller, biodiverse nations. Countries like Brazil and China, with 1,656 and 1,620 threatened species respectively, also reflect the pressures of urbanization and industrialization on wildlife. This trend suggests an urgent need for enhanced conservation efforts globally, particularly in biodiversity hotspots.

Source: Wikipedia

Key Findings

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Ecuador leads with 2,344 in 2024.

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Average value in 2024: 1,808 · median: 1,762.

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Gap in 2024: Ecuador is 1.6× larger than India.