> 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%.

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# 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, 2024226,350 head
World rank41 of 98
10-year change+146%
Record231,813 head2023

## Bees in Lithuania, 1992–2024 (head)

## Lithuania compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.22%0.10% in 2014
10-year change+146%world +15%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Head | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 39 | [Tajikistan](https://husfarm.com/production/bees/tajikistan/) | 274,320 | 0.27% |
| 40 | [Vietnam](https://husfarm.com/production/bees/vietnam/) | 272,500 | 0.27% |
| 41 | **Lithuania** | 226,350 | 0.22% |
| 42 | [Cuba](https://husfarm.com/production/bees/cuba/) | 220,961 | 0.22% |
| 43 | [El Salvador](https://husfarm.com/production/bees/el-salvador/) | 216,235 | 0.21% |

[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; 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

[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 Lithuania

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/lithuania/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/lithuania/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/lithuania/)[Rapeseed](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/lithuania/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/lithuania/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/lithuania/)[Triticale](https://husfarm.com/production/triticale/lithuania/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/lithuania/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/lithuania/)[Oats](https://husfarm.com/production/oats/lithuania/)[Broad beans and horse beans, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/broad-beans-and-horse-beans-dry/lithuania/)[Peas, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/peas-dry/lithuania/)
[Agricultural production in Lithuania](https://husfarm.com/production/country/lithuania/)

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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