Environment How many rhinos are poached in South Africa? Source Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment: Relentless pressure forces rhino poachers to abandon national parks in 2022 Short answer How many rhinos are poached in South Africa? A total of 448 rhinos were killed in South Africa in 2022. The number of rhinos killed in the past year represents a slight decrease of 3 compared to the 451 rhinos poached in South Africa in 2021. ... Back Full answer