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 |
SOURCE: World Population Review
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