Estonia

1,157 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

1,157

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

200

Highest risk

Endangered

330

Very high risk

Vulnerable

627

High risk

Declining

4%

44 species

Category Breakdown
CR 200
EN 330
VU 627
CR: 200
EN: 330
VU: 627

Critically Endangered

20017%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

33029%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

62754%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 1,157 species

Species by Group
🦗

insects

780

780 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

155

155 threatened

🍄

fungi

90

90 threatened

🌱

plants

78

78 threatened

🐦

birds

21

21 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

11

11 threatened

🐚

molluscs

6

6 threatened

🐾

mammals

5

5 threatened

🐟

fishes

5

5 threatened

🐸

amphibians

4

4 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

2

2 threatened

Global Share

2.08%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#36

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

0

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Habitat fragmentation158 species
2.Agricultural intensification118 species
3.Agricultural intensification and pesticide use112 species
4.Habitat loss and fragmentation88 species
5.Urban development and infrastructure expansion87 species
6.Water pollution from agricultural runoff64 species
7.Habitat loss from agricultural intensification61 species
8.Urban and residential development58 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). Estonia: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/EE

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 Estonia?
Estonia has 1,157 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 200 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 Estonia have?
Of the 1,157 threatened species in Estonia, 200 are Critically Endangered, 330 are Endangered, and 627 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Estonia?
Among the 200 Critically Endangered species in Estonia, Megaphyllum sjaelandicum 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 Estonia?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Estonia. 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 Estonia?
The most affected groups in Estonia, by number of threatened species, are insects (780), arachnids (155), and fungi (90). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Estonia?
The leading threats to threatened species in Estonia are habitat fragmentation, agricultural intensification, agricultural intensification and pesticide use, and habitat loss and fragmentation. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many of Estonia's threatened species have declining populations?
44 of Estonia'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 Estonia compare to other countries for threatened species?
Estonia ranks #36 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 2.08% 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 Estonia 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 Estonia profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.