North Macedonia

443 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

443

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

96

Highest risk

Endangered

141

Very high risk

Vulnerable

206

High risk

Declining

13%

56 species

Category Breakdown
CR 96
EN 141
VU 206
CR: 96
EN: 141
VU: 206

Critically Endangered

9622%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

14132%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

20647%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 443 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

4

4 threatened

🐦

birds

19

19 threatened

🐢

reptiles

3

3 threatened

🐸

amphibians

4

4 threatened

🐟

fishes

20

20 threatened

🦗

insects

237

237 threatened

🌱

plants

42

42 threatened

Global Share

0.81%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#81

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

33

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)86 species
2.Annual & perennial non-timber crops83 species
3.Logging & wood harvesting82 species
4.Housing & urban areas59 species
5.Agricultural & forestry effluents59 species
6.Urban development and infrastructure expansion46 species
7.Domestic & urban waste water44 species
8.Habitat shifting & alteration42 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). North Macedonia: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/MK

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 North Macedonia?
North Macedonia has 443 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 96 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 North Macedonia?
Among the 96 Critically Endangered species in North Macedonia, Hydrovatus cuspidatus 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 North Macedonia?
Protected area coverage for North Macedonia is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.