Netherlands

1,294 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

1,294

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

242

Highest risk

Endangered

352

Very high risk

Vulnerable

700

High risk

Declining

7%

88 species

Category Breakdown
CR 242
EN 352
VU 700
CR: 242
EN: 352
VU: 700

Critically Endangered

24219%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

35227%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

70054%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 1,294 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

12

12 threatened

🐦

birds

30

30 threatened

🐢

reptiles

3

3 threatened

🐸

amphibians

6

6 threatened

🐟

fishes

41

41 threatened

🦗

insects

790

790 threatened

🌱

plants

94

94 threatened

Global Share

2.37%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#26

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

2

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Habitat fragmentation160 species
2.Agricultural intensification and pesticide use124 species
3.Agricultural intensification116 species
4.Urban development and infrastructure expansion104 species
5.Habitat loss and fragmentation86 species
6.Urban and residential development77 species
7.Water pollution from agricultural runoff77 species
8.Habitat loss from agricultural intensification60 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). Netherlands: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/NL

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 Netherlands?
Netherlands has 1,294 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 242 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 Netherlands?
Among the 242 Critically Endangered species in Netherlands, Germany small dung beetle (Rhyssemus germanus) 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 Netherlands?
Protected area coverage for Netherlands is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.