By Priyanka Roshan | July 30, 2025

10 Countries with the Largest Tiger Populations

Tigers—symbols of raw power and mystery—still roam fiercely in select wild havens. Discover the top ten countries where these majestic predators thrive, and the inspiring conservation efforts keeping their legacy alive.

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1. India – 3,167 Tigers

India remains the global epicentre for wild tigers, with protected reserves like Ranthambore offering prime viewing opportunities for travellers.

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2. Russia – 750 Tigers

The Russian Far East shelters the mighty Amur tiger, thriving amid vast, snowy forests in reserves like Sikhote-Alin Biosphere.

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3. Indonesia – 400 Tigers

Sumatra’s dense rainforests conceal the critically endangered Sumatran tiger, a rare jewel of Indonesia’s rich biodiversity.

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4. Nepal – 355 Tigers

Nepal’s Chitwan National Park exemplifies effective conservation, balancing human communities with flourishing tiger populations.

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5. Thailand – 189 Tigers

Thailand’s Huai Kha Khaeng sanctuary remains a vital refuge for wild tigers amid Asia’s rapidly changing landscapes.

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6. Bhutan – 151 Tigers

Bhutan’s pristine Himalayan forests provide sanctuary to Bengal tigers, protected by the kingdom’s strong environmental policies.

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7. Malaysia – 150 Tigers

The Malayan tiger survives in Malaysia’s shrinking forests, where conservationists battle deforestation and poaching threats.

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8. Bangladesh – 146 Tigers

The Sundarbans mangroves in Bangladesh shelter Bengal tigers adapted to this unique tidal ecosystem.

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9. Myanmar – 22 Tigers

Remote forests of Myanmar offer sanctuary to a small, elusive tiger population amid ongoing conservation challenges.

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10. China – 20 Tigers

China’s South China tiger teeters on the brink of extinction, with rewilding and breeding programmes underway.

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