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

3%

41 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
🐾

mammals

5

5 threatened

🐦

birds

24

24 threatened

🐸

amphibians

3

3 threatened

🐟

fishes

6

6 threatened

🦗

insects

805

805 threatened

🌱

plants

84

84 threatened

Global Share

2.18%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#31

of 277 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 in the SpeciesRadar database — 190 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 Finland?
Among the 190 Critically Endangered species in Finland, skuggkejsarfoting (Megaphyllum sjaelandicum) 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 Finland?
Protected area coverage for Finland is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.