How Many Animals Went Extinct In 2024. These experts calculate that between 0.01 and 0.1% of all species will become extinct each year. Mountain phenomenon the escalator to extinction and it's just one way.

According to the international union for the conservation of nature (iucn) red list, more than 42,000 species are currently threatened with extinction, representing over a quarter of all species assessed by the list. Wwf’s 2024 living planet report details an average 73% decline in wildlife populations since 1970.