Finland

1,189 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

1,189

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

190

Highest risk

Endangered

341

Very high risk

Vulnerable

658

High risk

Declining

4%

42 species

Category Breakdown
CR 190
EN 341
VU 658
CR: 190
EN: 341
VU: 658

Critically Endangered

19016%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

34129%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

65855%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 1,189 species

Species by Group
🦗

insects

805

805 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

146

146 threatened

🍄

fungi

94

94 threatened

🌱

plants

84

84 threatened

🐦

birds

24

24 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

11

11 threatened

🐚

molluscs

7

7 threatened

🐟

fishes

6

6 threatened

🐾

mammals

5

5 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

4

4 threatened

🐸

amphibians

3

3 threatened

Global Share

2.13%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#31

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

0

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Habitat fragmentation180 species
2.Agricultural intensification116 species
3.Agricultural intensification and pesticide use110 species
4.Urban development and infrastructure expansion91 species
5.Habitat loss and fragmentation87 species
6.Water pollution from agricultural runoff71 species
7.Urban and residential development64 species
8.Habitat loss from agricultural intensification61 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). Finland: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/FI

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 Finland?
Finland has 1,189 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 190 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 Finland have?
Of the 1,189 threatened species in Finland, 190 are Critically Endangered, 341 are Endangered, and 658 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Finland?
Among the 190 Critically Endangered species in Finland, 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 Finland?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Finland. 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 Finland?
The most affected groups in Finland, by number of threatened species, are insects (805), arachnids (146), and fungi (94). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Finland?
The leading threats to threatened species in Finland 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 Finland's threatened species have declining populations?
42 of Finland'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 Finland compare to other countries for threatened species?
Finland ranks #31 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 2.13% 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 Finland 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 Finland profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.