KATHMANDU, July 29 : Nepal’s tiger population has increased to 429, according to the latest national tiger census unveiled on Tuesday to mark International Tiger Day.
Minister for Agriculture, Forest and Environment Gita Chaudhary announced the findings of the 2025 census, showing a significant rise from 355 tigers recorded in 2022.
According to the census, Chitwan National Park has the highest number of tigers at 145, followed by Bardia National Park (112), Parsa National Park (71), Banke National Park (51) and Shuklaphanta National Park (50).
Human-Tiger Coexistence Amidst Rising Tiger Population
The ministry attributed the increase to improved habitat conservation, better protection measures and a rise in prey species.
Nepal conducts a nationwide tiger census every four years. Previous counts recorded 121 tigers in 2010, 198 in 2014, 235 in 2018, 355 in 2022, and 429 in 2025.
International Tiger Day is observed annually on July 29 following a declaration made at the 2010 Tiger Summit in St. Petersburg, Russia, with the aim of promoting tiger conservation and protecting their natural habitats.
Tigers are regarded as a key indicator of a healthy ecosystem and play a vital role at the top of the natural food chain.
