Top countries by Lion Population

Top countries by Lion Population:
There are two recognized subspecies of lions:
  • African lion
  • Asiatic lion

AFRICAN LION
1. Tanzania: Approximately 8,000 - 10,000 lions
2. Botswana: Approximately 3,000 - 3,500 lions
3. South Africa: Approximately 2,000 - 2,500 lions
4. Kenya: Approximately 2,000 lions
5. Zimbabwe: Approximately 1,500 - 2,000 lions
6. Zambia: Approximately 1,000 - 1,500 lions
7. Mozambique: Approximately 1,000 - 1,500 lions
8. Namibia: Approximately 800 - 1,000 lions
9. Angola: Approximately 800 - 1,000 lions
10. Uganda: Approximately 400 - 600 lions

ASIATIC LION
1. India: Approximately 600 - 700 lions