A new quadrennial All India Tiger Estimation began in late 2025 and will continue through 2026. The exercise covers all 58 tiger reserves and estimates populations inside and outside protected areas. As per the 2022 census, India's tiger population was 3,682, up from 2,967 in 2018 and 1,706 in 2010. India is home to roughly 75% of the global tiger population. Top states include Madhya Pradesh (785), Karnataka (563), Uttarakhand (560), Maharashtra (444), and Tamil Nadu (306).
India's Tiger Census 2025-26 Begins, Population at 3,682 in 2022
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New tiger census began late 2025; India's tiger population was 3,682 in 2022, comprising 75% of global population.
Key facts
- A new quadrennial All India Tiger Estimation began in late 2025, with final report expected in July 2027.
- The exercise covers all 58 tiger reserves; India's 2022 tiger population was 3,682 (up from 2,967 in 2018 and 1,706 in 2010).
- India is home to roughly 75% of the global tiger population.
- Top states: Madhya Pradesh (785), Karnataka (563), Uttarakhand (560), Maharashtra (444), Tamil Nadu (306).
- The new census is expected to show a 10% increase.
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Q: Evaluate the significance of the All India Tiger Estimation 2025-26 against India's earlier census trends and the country's share of the global tiger population.
Answer (50 words):
Begun in late 2025 across all 58 tiger reserves with the final report expected in July 2027, the quadrennial census follows the 2022 figure of 3,682 tigers, up from 2,967 in 2018 and 1,706 in 2010. India hosts roughly 75 percent of global tigers; Madhya Pradesh leads with 785.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the timeline for the new quadrennial All India Tiger Estimation?
A new quadrennial All India Tiger Estimation began in late 2025 and will continue through 2026. The final report is expected in July 2027.
What does the tiger estimation exercise cover?
The exercise covers all 58 tiger reserves and estimates populations inside and outside protected areas.
How did India's 2022 tiger population compare with 2018 and 2010?
As per the 2022 census, India's tiger population was 3,682, up from 2,967 in 2018 and 1,706 in 2010.
Which top tiger states and broader population indicators were noted?
Top states include Madhya Pradesh (785), Karnataka (563), Uttarakhand (560), Maharashtra (444), and Tamil Nadu (306). India is home to roughly 75% of the global tiger population, and the new census is expected to show a 10% increase.
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