Bees in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan had 742,489 bees in 2024, the 19th largest in the world (0.73% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 122%. This is the highest figure on record.
- Animals, 2024
- 742,489 head
- World rank
- 19 of 98
- 10-year change
- +122%
- Record
- 742,489 head
- 2024
Bees in Uzbekistan, 1992–2024 (head)
Uzbekistan compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.73%
- 0.38% in 2014
- 10-year change
- +122%
- world +15%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Head | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Germany | 1,013,000 | 1.00% |
| 18 | Canada | 745,945 | 0.73% |
| 19 | Uzbekistan | 742,489 | 0.73% |
| 20 | Egypt | 714,869 | 0.70% |
| 21 | Uruguay | 644,912 | 0.63% |
Map of bees numbers by country
Share of the world total; Uzbekistan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Head | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 742,489 | +4.4% |
| 2023 | 711,207 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | 691,858 | +7.4% |
| 2021 | 644,393 | +6.7% |
| 2020 | 603,775 | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 598,975 | +4.3% |
| 2018 | 574,153 | +18% |
| 2017 | 488,211 | +14% |
| 2016 | 428,882 | +12% |
| 2015 | 383,492 | +14% |
| 2014 | 335,000 | +15% |
| 2013 | 290,300 | +22% |
| 2012 | 238,600 | +19% |
| 2011 | 200,000 | +11% |
| 2010 | 180,000 | +13% |
| 2009 | 160,000 | +14% |
| 2008 | 140,000 | +17% |
| 2007 | 120,000 | +1.6% |
| 2006 | 118,141 | +3.9% |
| 2005 | 113,673 | +6.2% |
| 2004 | 107,000 | −20% |
| 2003 | 133,800 | −0.8% |
| 2002 | 134,900 | −6.3% |
| 2001 | 143,900 | −0.8% |
| 2000 | 145,000 | −16% |
| 1999 | 172,500 | −21% |
| 1998 | 217,100 | −2.3% |
| 1997 | 222,100 | −6.0% |
| 1996 | 236,400 | −22% |
| 1995 | 302,300 | −3.7% |
| 1994 | 313,800 | −6.9% |
| 1993 | 337,200 | −3.9% |
| 1992 | 351,000 | — |
Questions and answers
How many bees are there in Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan had 742,489 bees in 2024, 0.73% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Uzbekistan rank in the world by number of bees?
Uzbekistan ranked 19th 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 Uzbekistan changed?
It rose by 122% 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.