As of 2025, there are approximately 1,864 giant pandas living in the wild, all native to China, primarily in the mountainous regions of Sichuan, Shaanxi, and Gansu provinces

. In addition to the wild population, there are about 600 to 757 giant pandas in captivity worldwide, including those in breeding programs and zoos

. The total global population of giant pandas, combining wild and captive individuals, is therefore around 2,500 to 2,600

. Conservation efforts in China, such as the establishment of 67 national reserves and the Giant Panda National Park, have been crucial in stabilizing and slowly increasing the panda population, which was once endangered but is now classified as vulnerable by the IUCN

. Despite this progress, pandas remain vulnerable due to habitat loss, low reproductive rates, and other threats, so ongoing conservation efforts are essential to ensure their survival