139,900 will participate in CFA Exams in 160 countries according to a statement released by the CFA Institute two days ago. India has the third largest number of candidates at 11,800 having grown by 39% over the last year. The US, where the exams originated, is still number one: 38,200. China is second. In Mauritius there were about 120 candidates last year.
My best wishes to all the candidates taking these tough exams over the week-end.