Bees in North Macedonia
North Macedonia had 316,925 bees in 2024, the 36th largest in the world (0.31% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 329%. This is the highest figure on record.
- Animals, 2024
- 316,925 head
- World rank
- 36 of 98
- 10-year change
- +329%
- Record
- 316,925 head
- 2024
Bees in North Macedonia, 1992–2024 (head)
North Macedonia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.31%
- 0.08% in 2014
- 10-year change
- +329%
- world +15%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Head | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | Burundi | 352,330 | 0.35% |
| 35 | Lebanon | 325,498 | 0.32% |
| 36 | North Macedonia | 316,925 | 0.31% |
| 37 | Senegal | 310,882 | 0.31% |
| 38 | Cameroon | 308,239 | 0.30% |
Map of bees numbers by country
Share of the world total; North Macedonia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Head | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 316,925 | +3.4% |
| 2023 | 306,415 | +5.3% |
| 2022 | 290,879 | −7.0% |
| 2021 | 312,623 | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 309,568 | +22% |
| 2019 | 253,489 | +212% |
| 2018 | 81,197 | +7.7% |
| 2017 | 75,406 | −7.5% |
| 2016 | 81,476 | +10% |
| 2015 | 73,960 | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 73,869 | +8.2% |
| 2013 | 68,294 | +29% |
| 2012 | 52,897 | −19% |
| 2011 | 65,277 | −14% |
| 2010 | 76,052 | +42% |
| 2009 | 53,439 | −13% |
| 2008 | 61,705 | +5.8% |
| 2007 | 58,307 | −14% |
| 2006 | 67,804 | +1.6% |
| 2005 | 66,738 | −3.3% |
| 2004 | 69,036 | −8.0% |
| 2003 | 75,000 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 75,000 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 75,000 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 74,972 | +0.2% |
| 1999 | 74,843 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | 74,843 | +0.6% |
| 1997 | 74,415 | +19% |
| 1996 | 62,578 | −13% |
| 1995 | 72,171 | −2.4% |
| 1994 | 73,980 | −1.3% |
| 1993 | 74,951 | −3.4% |
| 1992 | 77,600 | — |
Questions and answers
How many bees are there in North Macedonia?
North Macedonia had 316,925 bees in 2024, 0.31% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does North Macedonia rank in the world by number of bees?
North Macedonia ranked 36th 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 North Macedonia changed?
It rose by 329% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +15% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
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.