Åland Islands

601 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

601

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

98

Highest risk

Endangered

178

Very high risk

Vulnerable

325

High risk

Declining

2%

10 species

Category Breakdown
CR 98
EN 178
VU 325
CR: 98
EN: 178
VU: 325

Critically Endangered

9816%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

17830%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

32554%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 601 species

Species by Group
🦗

insects

418

418 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

77

77 threatened

🌱

plants

47

47 threatened

🍄

fungi

25

25 threatened

🐦

birds

19

19 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

4

4 threatened

🐚

molluscs

4

4 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

3

3 threatened

🐟

fishes

2

2 threatened

🐾

mammals

1

1 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

Global Share

1.08%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#64

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

0

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Habitat fragmentation75 species
2.Agricultural intensification68 species
3.Agricultural intensification and pesticide use64 species
4.Urban development and infrastructure expansion51 species
5.Habitat loss and fragmentation48 species
6.Water pollution from agricultural runoff36 species
7.Habitat loss from agricultural intensification31 species
8.Urban and residential development30 species

How to Cite

IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS

GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org

This page: SpeciesRadar (2026). Åland Islands: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/AX

Species counts reflect IUCN Red List threatened categories (CR, EN, VU). · Full citation guide & data usage terms

Frequently asked questions

How many threatened species are in Åland Islands?
Åland Islands has 601 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 98 of those are Critically Endangered, facing an extremely high risk of extinction. The figures combine IUCN Red List data with national red list assessments where available.
How many Critically Endangered, Endangered, and Vulnerable species does Åland Islands have?
Of the 601 threatened species in Åland Islands, 98 are Critically Endangered, 178 are Endangered, and 325 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Åland Islands?
Among the 98 Critically Endangered species in Åland Islands, Hydaticus aruspex is one of the most at-risk — featured prominently on the country dashboard. The full list of Critically Endangered species is filterable on the Species tab.
What protected areas exist in Åland Islands?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Åland Islands. Where available, protected-area data is drawn from the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national designations.
Which animal and plant groups are most threatened in Åland Islands?
The most affected groups in Åland Islands, by number of threatened species, are insects (418), arachnids (77), and plants (47). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Åland Islands?
The leading threats to threatened species in Åland Islands are habitat fragmentation, agricultural intensification, agricultural intensification and pesticide use, and urban development and infrastructure expansion. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many of Åland Islands's threatened species have declining populations?
10 of Åland Islands's threatened species have populations that are still declining. Reversing these trends is the central focus of the conservation work the country dashboard tracks.
How does Åland Islands compare to other countries for threatened species?
Åland Islands ranks #64 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 1.08% of all threatened species tracked worldwide. Threat is geographically concentrated, so a high rank reflects both rich biodiversity and intense pressure on it.
Where does the data for Åland Islands come from, and can I download it?
SpeciesRadar draws on the IUCN Red List, the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF), the World Database on Protected Areas, and national red lists. Every table on the Åland Islands profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.