> French Polynesia had 1,615 bees in 2024, the 93rd largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 15%.

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# Bees in French Polynesia

French Polynesia had 1,615 bees in 2024, the 93rd largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 15%. The record was 2,115 head in 2005.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.

Animals, 20241,615 head
World rank93 of 98
10-year change−15%
Record2,115 head2005

## Bees in French Polynesia, 1961–2024 (head)

## French Polynesia compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.00%0.00% in 2014
10-year change−15%world +15%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Head | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 91 | [Ukraine](https://husfarm.com/production/bees/ukraine/) | 2,166 | 0.00% |
| 92 | [Belize](https://husfarm.com/production/bees/belize/) | 2,029 | 0.00% |
| 93 | **French Polynesia** | 1,615 | 0.00% |
| 94 | [Tonga](https://husfarm.com/production/bees/tonga/) | 897 | 0.00% |
| 95 | [Niue](https://husfarm.com/production/bees/niue/) | 825 | 0.00% |

[Full ranking of 98 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/bees/)

### Map of bees numbers by country

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; French Polynesia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Head | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 1,615 | −2.0% |
| 2023 | 1,648 | −2.2% |
| 2022 | 1,685 | −2.7% |
| 2021 | 1,732 | +2.5% |
| 2020 | 1,689 | −1.5% |
| 2019 | 1,714 | −2.5% |
| 2018 | 1,758 | −4.4% |
| 2017 | 1,839 | +2.4% |
| 2016 | 1,796 | −2.7% |
| 2015 | 1,846 | −2.8% |
| 2014 | 1,900 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 1,900 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 1,900 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 1,900 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 1,900 | 0.0% |
| 2009 | 1,900 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 1,900 | −1.0% |
| 2007 | 1,920 | +35% |
| 2006 | 1,425 | −33% |
| 2005 | 2,115 | +12% |
| 2004 | 1,885 | −1.8% |
| 2003 | 1,920 | +25% |
| 2002 | 1,540 | +25% |
| 2001 | 1,230 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | 1,230 | +7.0% |
| 1999 | 1,150 | +4.5% |
| 1998 | 1,100 | +10% |
| 1997 | 1,000 | −17% |
| 1996 | 1,200 | −25% |
| 1995 | 1,600 | −20% |
| 1994 | 2,000 | 0.0% |
| 1993 | 2,000 | 0.0% |
| 1992 | 2,000 | 0.0% |
| 1991 | 2,000 | 0.0% |
| 1990 | 2,000 | +18% |
| 1989 | 1,700 | +42% |
| 1988 | 1,200 | +14% |
| 1987 | 1,050 | +148% |
| 1986 | 423 | −54% |
| 1985 | 920 | +64% |
| 1984 | 560 | 0.0% |
| 1983 | 560 | +12% |
| 1982 | 500 | −17% |
| 1981 | 600 | +50% |
| 1980 | 400 | 0.0% |
| 1979 | 400 | +60% |
| 1978 | 250 | 0.0% |
| 1977 | 250 | +25% |
| 1976 | 200 | −43% |
| 1975 | 350 | −13% |
| 1974 | 400 | +11% |
| 1973 | 360 | 0.0% |
| 1972 | 360 | +80% |
| 1971 | 200 | 0.0% |
| 1970 | 200 | 0.0% |
| 1969 | 200 | 0.0% |
| 1968 | 200 | 0.0% |
| 1967 | 200 | 0.0% |
| 1966 | 200 | 0.0% |
| 1965 | 200 | 0.0% |
| 1964 | 200 | −44% |
| 1963 | 360 | +13% |
| 1962 | 320 | +14% |
| 1961 | 280 | — |

## Questions and answers

### How many bees are there in French Polynesia?

French Polynesia had 1,615 bees in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does French Polynesia rank in the world by number of bees?

French Polynesia ranked 93rd of 98 countries in 2024. The largest herd was in India with 12.4% of the world total.

### How has the number of bees in French Polynesia changed?

It fell by 15% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +15% for the world. The record was 2,115 head in 2005.

### Where does this data come from?

From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for French Polynesia is estimated by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[India](https://husfarm.com/production/bees/india/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/bees/china/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/bees/turkey/)[Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/bees/iran/)[Ethiopia](https://husfarm.com/production/bees/ethiopia/)[Tanzania](https://husfarm.com/production/bees/tanzania/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/bees/argentina/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/bees/russia/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/bees/united-states/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/bees/mexico/)[South Korea](https://husfarm.com/production/bees/south-korea/)[Kenya](https://husfarm.com/production/bees/kenya/)
[All countries producing bees](https://husfarm.com/production/bees/)

## Other products of French Polynesia

[Coconuts, in shell](https://husfarm.com/production/coconuts/french-polynesia/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/french-polynesia/)[Other fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/french-polynesia/)[Coconut oil](https://husfarm.com/production/coconut-oil/french-polynesia/)[Cassava](https://husfarm.com/production/cassava/french-polynesia/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/french-polynesia/)[Hen eggs](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/french-polynesia/)[Pineapples](https://husfarm.com/production/pineapples/french-polynesia/)[Other tropical fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-tropical-fruits/french-polynesia/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/french-polynesia/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/french-polynesia/)[Cucumbers](https://husfarm.com/production/cucumbers/french-polynesia/)
[Agricultural production in French Polynesia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/french-polynesia/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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