Global Biodiversity at Risk: Top 25 Countries by Threatened Species (2004–2023)

This dataset presents annual counts of threatened species from 2004 to 2023 across the top 25 countries most affected by biodiversity loss. Access Full Dataset I Hug Trees – Data Analytics Data is categorized into three groups—Vertebrates, Invertebrates, and Plants and compiled from UNdata and IUCN Red List sources. It includes country names, years, species counts, and biodiversity groupings, and is intended for use in research, education, and public awareness around global conservation priorities. Processing Summary Data Cleaning: Removed duplicates, corrected inconsistencies, and excluded continent-level entries. Categorization: Grouped species data into three broad classes. Ranking: Selected top 25 countries per category, per year, for visual clarity. Output: Generated three structured CSV files (one per group) using Python’s Pandas library. Data Structure File Format: CSV (.csv) Columns: Country – Country name Year – From 2004 to 2023 Value – Number of threatened species Group – Vertebrates, Invertebrates, or Plants Scope and Limitations Focus: National-level trends; no sub-national or habitat-specific granularity Last Updated: April 2025 Future Enhancements: May include finer taxonomic resolution and updated threat metrics Intended Uses Educational tools and biodiversity curriculum support Conservation awareness campaigns and visual storytelling Policy dashboards and SDG 15 (Life on Land) tracking Research into biodiversity trends and hotspot identification Tools & Technologies Python (Pandas): Data filtering, aggregation, and file creation Chart.js: Rendering of interactive bar charts HTML iFrames: Seamless embedding on the I Hug Trees website