This statistic is based on figures published by Brookings collected through the elephantdatabase.org. They reflect definite reported elephant populations.
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Top five countries in Africa where elephant numbers dropped the most 2007-2013
This statistic shows the five African countries who suffered the largest losses in their elephant populations between 2007 and 2013. The country who lost the most elephants was Tanzania, dropping from 108,816 elephants in 2007 to 53,833 elephants in 2013.
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Brookings Institution. (March 2, 2016). Top five African countries for loss in elephant populations between 2007 and 2013 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 25, 2026, from /statistics/528822/top-five-african-country-elephant-loss/
Brookings Institution. "Top five African countries for loss in elephant populations between 2007 and 2013." Chart. March 2, 2016. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 25, 2026. /statistics/528822/top-five-african-country-elephant-loss/
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