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%

67 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
🦗

insects

873

873 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

188

188 threatened

🌱

plants

104

104 threatened

🍄

fungi

89

89 threatened

🐦

birds

25

25 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

15

15 threatened

🐚

molluscs

15

15 threatened

🐟

fishes

11

11 threatened

🐾

mammals

10

10 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

6

6 threatened

🐸

amphibians

4

4 threatened

🐢

reptiles

1

1 threatened

🪸

corals

1

1 threatened

Global Share

2.41%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#25

of 250 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 on SpeciesRadar — 260 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 Poland have?
Of the 1,342 threatened species in Poland, 260 are Critically Endangered, 370 are Endangered, and 712 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Poland?
Among the 260 Critically Endangered species in Poland, Speckled Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus suslicus) 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 Poland?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Poland. 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 Poland?
The most affected groups in Poland, by number of threatened species, are insects (873), arachnids (188), and plants (104). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Poland?
The leading threats to threatened species in Poland are habitat fragmentation, agricultural intensification, agricultural intensification and pesticide use, 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 Poland?
Poland has 3 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 Poland's threatened species have declining populations?
67 of Poland'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 Poland compare to other countries for threatened species?
Poland ranks #25 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 2.41% 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 Poland 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 Poland profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.