Biology
Pie Chart of Earth's Terrestrial Biomes by Land Area
Last reviewed on 2026-05-22.
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Earth's land surface is divided into major biomes by climate and dominant vegetation. Deserts and tropical forests are the two largest by area.
The data
- Desert — 22 %
- Tropical forest — 18 %
- Grassland — 17 %
- Taiga (boreal forest) — 15 %
- Temperate forest — 11 %
- Tundra — 8 %
- Mediterranean — 6 %
- Wetland — 3 %
Source
Standard ecology references (WWF biome classification).
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