Poland

1,342 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

1,342

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

260

Highest risk

Endangered

370

Very high risk

Vulnerable

712

High risk

Declining

5%

66 species

Category Breakdown
CR 260
EN 370
VU 712
CR: 260
EN: 370
VU: 712

Critically Endangered

26019%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

37028%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

71253%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 1,342 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

10

10 threatened

🐦

birds

25

25 threatened

🐢

reptiles

1

1 threatened

🐸

amphibians

4

4 threatened

🐟

fishes

11

11 threatened

🦗

insects

873

873 threatened

🌱

plants

104

104 threatened

Global Share

2.45%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#25

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

3

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Habitat fragmentation162 species
2.Agricultural intensification134 species
3.Agricultural intensification and pesticide use130 species
4.Urban development and infrastructure expansion108 species
5.Habitat loss and fragmentation105 species
6.Urban and residential development71 species
7.Water pollution from agricultural runoff68 species
8.Habitat loss from agricultural intensification63 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). Poland: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/PL

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 Poland?
Poland has 1,342 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 260 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 Poland?
Among the 260 Critically Endangered species in Poland, Chafer (Gnorimus variabilis) 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 Poland?
Protected area coverage for Poland is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.