Archive · 27 Nov 2025
India's Elephant Population and Global Ranking
India has about 27,312 wild elephants, which is a lot compared to other Asian countries but less than some African countries.
This makes India very important for taking care of elephants around the world.
The information comes from a website called World Population Review, which keeps track of such numbers.
India has 27,312 wild elephants according to World Population Review.
India is among the few Asian nations with a sizable wild elephant population.
The number is lower than that of top elephant-hosting African countries.
India's elephant population is significant for global conservation efforts.
The data is based on the latest estimate available on World Population Review.
- Who
- India
- What
- India's wild elephant population and its global ranking
- When
- As of the latest estimate on World Population Review
- Where
- India
- Why
- To understand India's role in global elephant conservation
- India's Wild Elephant Population
- 27,312
- Source of Data
- World Population Review
- India's Rank in Elephant Population
- Among the few Asian nations with a sizable wild elephant population