| Year | All sites under the Habitats Directive | Special Areas of Conservation formally designated at national level |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 16722 | 5000 |
| 2012 | 22188 | 9503 |
| 2013 | 22992 | 10275 |
| 2014 | 22845 | 10776 |
| 2015 | 23072 | 12162 |
| 2016 | 23245 | 14618 |
| 2017 | 23467 | 15832 |
| 2018 | 23534 | 17828 |
| 2019 | 23532 | 19250 |
| 2020 | 23548 | 19791 |
| 2021 | 23655 | 20294 |