Netherlands

1,294 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

1,294

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

243

Highest risk

Endangered

351

Very high risk

Vulnerable

700

High risk

Declining

7%

90 species

Category Breakdown
CR 243
EN 351
VU 700
CR: 243
EN: 351
VU: 700

Critically Endangered

24319%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

35127%

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
🦗

insects

790

790 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

167

167 threatened

🌱

plants

94

94 threatened

🍄

fungi

75

75 threatened

🐟

fishes

41

41 threatened

🐚

molluscs

36

36 threatened

🐦

birds

30

30 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

25

25 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

13

13 threatened

🐾

mammals

12

12 threatened

🐸

amphibians

6

6 threatened

🐢

reptiles

3

3 threatened

🪸

corals

2

2 threatened

Global Share

2.32%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#26

of 250 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 on SpeciesRadar — 243 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 Netherlands have?
Of the 1,294 threatened species in Netherlands, 243 are Critically Endangered, 351 are Endangered, and 700 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Netherlands?
Among the 243 Critically Endangered species in Netherlands, Allis Shad (Alosa alosa) 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 Netherlands?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Netherlands. 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 Netherlands?
The most affected groups in Netherlands, by number of threatened species, are insects (790), arachnids (167), and plants (94). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Netherlands?
The leading threats to threatened species in Netherlands are habitat fragmentation, agricultural intensification and pesticide use, agricultural intensification, and urban development and infrastructure expansion. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Netherlands?
Netherlands has 2 threatened species that are endemic — found nowhere else on Earth. Because their entire global population depends on this one country, they are especially vulnerable to local habitat loss.
How many of Netherlands's threatened species have declining populations?
90 of Netherlands'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 Netherlands compare to other countries for threatened species?
Netherlands ranks #26 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 2.32% 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 Netherlands 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 Netherlands profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.