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

1%

9 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
🐾

mammals

1

1 threatened

🐦

birds

19

19 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

🐟

fishes

2

2 threatened

🦗

insects

418

418 threatened

🌱

plants

47

47 threatened

Global Share

1.10%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#64

of 277 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 in the SpeciesRadar database — 98 of those are Critically Endangered (CR), facing an extremely high risk of extinction. The figures combine IUCN Red List data with national red list assessments where available.
What is the most endangered species in Åland Islands?
Among the 98 Critically Endangered species in Åland Islands, Haruspex Predaceous Diving Beetle (Hydaticus aruspex) is one of the most at-risk — featured prominently on the country dashboard. The full list of CR species is filterable on the country page.
What protected areas exist in Åland Islands?
Protected area coverage for Åland Islands is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.