Vietnam

1,168 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

1,168

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

212

Highest risk

Endangered

499

Very high risk

Vulnerable

457

High risk

Declining

62%

728 species

Category Breakdown
CR 212
EN 499
VU 457
CR: 212
EN: 499
VU: 457

Critically Endangered

21218%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

49943%

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
🌱

plants

534

534 threatened

🐟

fishes

121

121 threatened

🪸

corals

115

115 threatened

🐸

amphibians

88

88 threatened

🐢

reptiles

73

73 threatened

🐾

mammals

65

65 threatened

🦗

insects

63

63 threatened

🐦

birds

50

50 threatened

🐚

molluscs

30

30 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

16

16 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

8

8 threatened

🍄

fungi

3

3 threatened

🕷️

arachnids

2

2 threatened

Global Share

2.10%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#35

of 253 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 on SpeciesRadar — 212 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 Vietnam have?
Of the 1,168 threatened species in Vietnam, 212 are Critically Endangered, 499 are Endangered, and 457 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in Vietnam?
Among the 212 Critically Endangered species in Vietnam, Agarwood (Aquilaria crassna) 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 Vietnam?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for Vietnam. 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 Vietnam?
The most affected groups in Vietnam, by number of threatened species, are plants (534), fishes (121), and corals (115). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in Vietnam?
The leading threats to threatened species in Vietnam are logging & wood harvesting, annual & perennial non-timber crops, fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, and housing & urban areas. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in Vietnam?
Vietnam has 348 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 Vietnam's threatened species have declining populations?
728 of Vietnam'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 Vietnam compare to other countries for threatened species?
Vietnam ranks #35 of 253 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 2.10% 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 Vietnam 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 Vietnam profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.