Vietnam

1,168 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

1,168

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

211

Highest risk

Endangered

500

Very high risk

Vulnerable

457

High risk

Declining

62%

726 species

Category Breakdown
CR 211
EN 500
VU 457
CR: 211
EN: 500
VU: 457

Critically Endangered

21118%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

50043%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

45739%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 1,168 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

65

65 threatened

🐦

birds

50

50 threatened

🐢

reptiles

73

73 threatened

🐸

amphibians

88

88 threatened

🐟

fishes

121

121 threatened

🦗

insects

63

63 threatened

🌱

plants

534

534 threatened

Global Share

2.14%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#35

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

348

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Logging & wood harvesting712 species
2.Annual & perennial non-timber crops668 species
3.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources423 species
4.Housing & urban areas310 species
5.Roads & railroads233 species
6.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)196 species
7.Habitat shifting & alteration181 species
8.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals180 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). Vietnam: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/VN

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 Vietnam?
Vietnam has 1,168 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 211 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 Vietnam?
Among the 211 Critically Endangered species in Vietnam, White-rumped Vulture (Gyps bengalensis) 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 Vietnam?
Protected area coverage for Vietnam is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.