Which Indian State has the Highest Number of Tigers in the World? Check State-wise Tiger Population in India

Madhya Pradesh hosts six tiger reserves dedicated to safeguarding Bengal tigers in their natural habitat. Explore the state-wise tiger population in India and see how India ranks globally in terms of tiger population.

Jul 29, 2024, 18:10 IST
India is home to over 70% of the world's wild tiger population.
India is home to over 70% of the world's wild tiger population.

International Tiger Day is celebrated every single year on July 29th, in order to raise awareness and sum up support for tiger conservation. Declared at the Tigers Summit in St. Petersburg on July 29, 2010, this day aims to unite all tiger countries and improve the management and conservation of tigers worldwide. 

International Tiger Day is celebrated to make people aware of the importance of tigers in the natural ecosystems and supports the national as well as international efforts to protect them. It also encourages people to work together to ensure their survival. This year's theme, "Call for Action," highlights the urgent need to take steps to protect these incredible animals.

State-Wise Tiger Population in India

India's largest tiger population is in Madhya Pradesh, followed by Karnataka and Uttarakhand. The state of Madhya Pradesh is home to six tiger reserves dedicated to protecting and conserving Bengal tigers in their natural habitat.

State

Tiger Population

Madhya Pradesh

526

Karnataka

524

Uttarakhand

442

Maharashtra

312

Tamil Nadu

264

Assam

190

Kerala

190

Uttar Pradesh

173

West Bengal

88

Rajasthan

69

Country-Wise Tiger Population

According to the summary report of the 5th cycle of the All India Tiger Estimation 2022, India has at least 3,167 tigers. This means that India is home to over 70% of the world's wild tiger population.

Country

Total Population (Estimated)

Data Year

India

3,167

2023

Russia

750

2021

Indonesia

400

2021

Nepal

355

2022

Thailand

189

2020

Bhutan

151

2021

Malaysia

150

2020

Bangladesh

146

2018

Myanmar

22

2019

China

20

2010

Vietnam

5

2016

Laos

2

2016

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