List of elephant species by population

Elephants are some of the largest land animals on Earth, and there are several different species and subspecies. This list shows the estimated numbers of each elephant group around the world. While we try to count them all, it can be hard to get exact numbers, so some of these estimates might not be completely accurate.

Elephants are important to their habitats and help keep forests and savannas healthy. Knowing how many elephants there are helps scientists and conservationists protect them from threats like habitat loss and poaching.

The list includes different kinds of elephants, such as the Asian elephant, and shows how many of each group might be living today. By understanding these numbers, we can better work to make sure these amazing animals have a future.

Common name	Binomial name/Trinomial name	Population	Status	Trend	Image
African bush elephant (African savannah elephant)	Loxodonta africana	352,000	EN
African forest elephant	Loxodonta cyclotis	140,000	CR
Asian elephant	Elephas maximus	48,323 - 51,680	EN
Indian elephant	Elephas maximus indicus	27,312	EN
Sri Lankan elephant	Elephas maximus maximus	7,000	EN
Sumatran elephant	Elephas maximus sumatranus	2,400–2,800	CR
Borneo elephant	Elephas maximus borneensis	1,000–1,600	EN