Archive · 22 May 2025
Gujarat's Asiatic Lion Population Experiences Remarkable Growth
The Asiatic lion population in Gujarat is growing!
The most recent count shows approximately 891 lions, a significant rise compared to the previous count in 2020.
This is great news for conservation efforts.
The lions are also found in a wider area.
Meanwhile, lion populations elsewhere are declining, according to the IUCN.
The government is celebrating this increase.
Asiatic lion population in Gujarat increased to 891.
The lion population has increased by 32% since 2020.
Over half of the lions live outside traditional protected areas.
The census was conducted in Gujarat.
IUCN warns that lion populations are declining elsewhere.
- Who
- Forest officials and CM Bhupendra Patel.
- What
- Asiatic lion population increased to 891.
- When
- Census results released on May 21, 2025; census conducted May 10-13, 2025
- Where
- Gujarat, India
- Why
- To assess the population and distribution of Asiatic lions.
Conservation Success
Declining Populations Elsewhere
Global Comparison
Conservation Success
Lion population expansion is a conservation success.
Declining Populations Elsewhere
Lion populations elsewhere continue to decline due to human pressures and shrinking habitats.
- Estimated Population
- 891
- 2020 Population
- 674
- Lions Outside Protected Areas
- 507
- Census Results Released
- May 21, 2025
- Increase
- 32%
Sources
Asiatic lion count likely to breach 900-mark
India's lion population rises by a third
Asiatic lion population in Gujarat goes up from 674 to 891 in 5 years, footprint expands too
Bad news in good? Lion count up 32% at 891, but 57% off protected forests
