Bees in Lithuania
Lithuania had 226,350 bees in 2024, the 41st largest in the world (0.22% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 146%. The record was 231,813 head in 2023.
- Animals, 2024
- 226,350 head
- World rank
- 41 of 98
- 10-year change
- +146%
- Record
- 231,813 head
- 2023
Bees in Lithuania, 1992–2024 (head)
Lithuania compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.22%
- 0.10% in 2014
- 10-year change
- +146%
- world +15%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Head | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | Tajikistan | 274,320 | 0.27% |
| 40 | Vietnam | 272,500 | 0.27% |
| 41 | Lithuania | 226,350 | 0.22% |
| 42 | Cuba | 220,961 | 0.22% |
| 43 | El Salvador | 216,235 | 0.21% |
Map of bees numbers by country
Share of the world total; Lithuania is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Head | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 226,350 | −2.4% |
| 2023 | 231,813 | +7.1% |
| 2022 | 216,511 | +3.5% |
| 2021 | 209,188 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 209,000 | +5.6% |
| 2019 | 197,956 | +44% |
| 2018 | 137,796 | +3.2% |
| 2017 | 133,508 | +2.4% |
| 2016 | 130,331 | +7.1% |
| 2015 | 121,658 | +32% |
| 2014 | 92,100 | +4.3% |
| 2013 | 88,300 | −1.7% |
| 2012 | 89,800 | −4.5% |
| 2011 | 94,000 | −8.4% |
| 2010 | 102,600 | +1.0% |
| 2009 | 101,600 | +0.2% |
| 2008 | 101,400 | +15% |
| 2007 | 88,300 | +3.9% |
| 2006 | 85,000 | +2.7% |
| 2005 | 82,800 | +2.1% |
| 2004 | 81,100 | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 80,900 | +6.3% |
| 2002 | 76,100 | +1.7% |
| 2001 | 74,800 | +2.5% |
| 2000 | 73,000 | −8.2% |
| 1999 | 79,500 | −0.9% |
| 1998 | 80,200 | +3.6% |
| 1997 | 77,400 | −19% |
| 1996 | 95,900 | −7.9% |
| 1995 | 104,100 | −12% |
| 1994 | 118,600 | −25% |
| 1993 | 157,800 | −29% |
| 1992 | 223,800 | — |
Questions and answers
How many bees are there in Lithuania?
Lithuania had 226,350 bees in 2024, 0.22% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Lithuania rank in the world by number of bees?
Lithuania ranked 41st 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 Lithuania changed?
It rose by 146% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +15% for the world. The record was 231,813 head in 2023.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.