India’s Asian Elephant Population Estimate (2021–25)

On 14th October 2025, the results of the Synchronous All India Elephant Estimation (SAIEE) 2021–25 were released. India’s Asian elephant population is estimated at 22,446, marking a decline from the 2017 estimate of 27,312.

  • The latest count establishes a new baseline due to a revised methodology.

State

Elephant Population

Karnataka

6,013

Assam

4,159

Tamil Nadu

3,136

Kerala

2,785

Uttarakhand

1,792

Odisha

912

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