Aquila clanga is declining at least in the western half of its range in response to disturbance and destruction of habitat. However, trends are generally difficult to judge because of past and continuing problems with field identification.
Aquila clanga occurs at extremely low densities. The maximum population in Europe west of the Urals is approximately 900 pairs.
A. clanga is considered as "Vulnerable" by the IUCN. CITES lists it in "Appendix 2".