New Delhi: India has the most tiger population in the world, with over 3,000 tigers. Russia stands second with a maximum of 400 to 500 tigers. Globally, the new population estimate, according to the Global Tiger Forum, is about 5,574 wild tigers. There has been an over 70 per cent increase from 2010, when it was at its low-time low of just 3,000 tigers.
The increase in the tiger population should be credited to the countries that have tried to save tigers from extinction. Effective strategies and dedication have been demonstrated in many areas. However, there is a cause for concern as tiger populations continue to decline in most areas. One of the biggest threats tigers face is poaching.
In this article, we have compiled a list of countries with maximum tiger count.
Top 8 countries with maximum tiger population
| Country | Number |
| India | 3167 |
| Russia | 480 to 540 |
| Indonesia | 371 |
| Nepal | 355 |
| Thailand | 148-149 |
| Bhutan | 131 |
| Malaysia | 120 |
| Bangladesh | 106 |
The success story of India’s big cats!
India’s wild tiger population is growing each year. In 2006, a national survey found that only 1,411 tigers were left. Four years later, the number increased to 1,706 tigers. By 2014, the count rose to 2,226. This means India’s tiger population has been growing by about 5.8 per cent each year, and the increase shows no signs of slowing down.
About Tigers
Tigers are the world’s largest cats, and Amur Tigers are the largest subspecies.
Like the fingerprints of humans, every tiger stripe has a different pattern and is one of a kind. Tigers can be identified by their unique stripes. Camera trap images count their population. This can be done in protected areas or by estimating the tiger population for an entire country.
