India's Wild Tiger Population Surges to 75% of Global Total

Conservation efforts, habitat corridors, and community involvement drive a remarkable recovery in India's tiger numbers.

India's wild tiger population has grown to an estimated 3,680 in 2022, up from 1,411 in 2006, according to a national survey conducted every four years.
The country now hosts 75% of the global tiger population despite having only 18% of the species' natural habitat worldwide.
Key factors in this success include government-supported scientific guidelines, the creation of protected areas, and habitat corridors connecting isolated tiger populations.
Community participation and a shift in public attitudes toward coexistence with wildlife have been critical in overcoming challenges posed by India's high population density.
India's 'Project Tiger,' launched in 1973, has expanded the number of tiger reserves from 9 to over 50, contributing significantly to conservation efforts.