See current polar bear populations, IUCN Red List status by country and timeline of polar bear conservation.

Oct 29, 2025 · This article explores the current state of polar bear populations across the Arctic, the documented changes in sea ice conditions, and what these mean for the future of this magnificent …

3 days ago · The current global population estimate for the polar bear is approximately 26,000 individuals, with the total number likely falling within a range of 22,000 to 31,000 bears.

Brief overview of the Polar Bear population by country, providing insights into the distribution of these iconic Arctic mammals across different nations.

Those eforts should be hailed as a conservation success story: from late-1960s population estimate by the US Fish and Wildlife Service of about 12,000 individuals, numbers have almost tripled, to just …

Jul 30, 2024 · Information on the status and trends of polar bear populations are needed to inform management of polar bears under US laws and international agreements. The USGS maintains a …

Click on a subpopulation below to explore the latest statistics. The 20 subpopulation boundaries are available for use in GIS software. Use the buttons below to download either as a Shapefile or a …

Nov 25, 2025 · The polar bear population faces severe challenges ahead. Scientists project that two-thirds of polar bears could disappear by 2050 if current warming trends continue.

Jan 27, 2023 · Experts say the rising tally of polar bears reflects an increased ability to track bears – not an actual increase in the population. The graph is based on various estimates of the global...

The polar bear is considered a vulnerable species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) with an estimated total population of 22,000 to 31,000 individuals. Its biggest threats are …