Lion population in Africa has declined by 43% in the past 20 years. The number of lions in the wild is expected to continue to decline.
The population of lions is declining due to habitat loss and conflict with humans. The lion population is declining because of habitat loss, conflict with people, and over-population of the wild. The loss of the lion population has led to a decline in the number of wild lions in Africa, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)