The Hoolock Gibbon is found in around 126 locations and 97 subpopulations in India and Bangladesh, most of which is threatened due to human interference (see under threats). Habitat fragmentation over the years has depleted the area available for this habitat-specific taxon and restricted it to several small pockets that are non-viable. Hunting along with habitat degradation has been observed to reduce the population of Hoolock Gibbon in South Asia by more than 50% in the last 50 years (3 generations) due to continuing decline in extent of occurrence, area of occupancy and quality of habitat along with exploitation of the taxon in the wild. The rate of decline is also predicted to continue at the same level over the next 50 years (3 generations) since more habitat destruction is predicted for human settlements, increasing population, refugee problems, encroachments and hunting. The number of mature individuals is around 440 in South Asia, with no subpopulations having more than 250 mature individuals and a continuing decline of over 20% over 2 generations. The South Asian population is bigger than the few individuals found in Myanmar, hence the status is retained as Endangered.