Rabbit meat production in France
In 2024 France produced 21,365 t of rabbit meat, the 5th largest in the world (2.52% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 60%. The record was 190,000 t in 1961.
- Production, 2024
- 21,365 t
- World rank
- 5 of 44
- 10-year change
- −60%
- Record
- 190,000 t
- 1961
Rabbit meat in France, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
France compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 2.5%
- 4.1% in 2014
- kg per person
- 0.32
- world 0.10
- 10-year change
- −60%
- world −35%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Egypt | 51,480 | 6.1% |
| 4 | Spain | 33,927 | 4.0% |
| 5 | France | 21,365 | 2.5% |
| 6 | Russia | 17,593 | 2.1% |
| 7 | Benin | 14,850 | 1.8% |
Map of world production of rabbit meat
Share of the world total; France is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21,365 | −3.5% |
| 2023 | 22,137 | −5.2% |
| 2022 | 23,357 | −9.1% |
| 2021 | 25,707 | −1.7% |
| 2020 | 26,141 | −37% |
| 2019 | 41,285 | −5.9% |
| 2018 | 43,886 | −3.9% |
| 2017 | 45,683 | −6.0% |
| 2016 | 48,621 | −6.7% |
| 2015 | 52,134 | −2.2% |
| 2014 | 53,304 | +2.3% |
| 2013 | 52,131 | −1.5% |
| 2012 | 52,902 | −6.0% |
| 2011 | 56,268 | +12% |
| 2010 | 50,239 | −2.6% |
| 2009 | 51,554 | −7.8% |
| 2008 | 55,931 | −17% |
| 2007 | 67,631 | +1.7% |
| 2006 | 66,472 | −2.6% |
| 2005 | 68,254 | −2.1% |
| 2004 | 69,746 | +0.9% |
| 2003 | 69,117 | −6.4% |
| 2002 | 73,842 | +0.9% |
| 2001 | 73,159 | −0.3% |
| 2000 | 73,367 | −2.9% |
| 1999 | 75,568 | +0.1% |
| 1998 | 75,520 | −1.5% |
| 1997 | 76,687 | −6.5% |
| 1996 | 82,056 | −1.6% |
| 1995 | 83,390 | −4.8% |
| 1994 | 87,596 | −6.7% |
| 1993 | 93,880 | −0.3% |
| 1992 | 94,154 | +2.0% |
| 1991 | 92,329 | −0.7% |
| 1990 | 93,016 | −6.4% |
| 1989 | 99,403 | −15% |
| 1988 | 116,637 | −13% |
| 1987 | 134,510 | +2.4% |
| 1986 | 131,300 | −6.2% |
| 1985 | 140,000 | +1.4% |
| 1984 | 138,000 | −1.4% |
| 1983 | 140,000 | −1.4% |
| 1982 | 142,000 | −0.8% |
| 1981 | 143,205 | −8.2% |
| 1980 | 156,000 | +0.6% |
| 1979 | 155,000 | −4.9% |
| 1978 | 162,985 | −4.1% |
| 1977 | 170,000 | −1.2% |
| 1976 | 172,000 | −1.7% |
| 1975 | 175,000 | −1.7% |
| 1974 | 178,000 | −1.1% |
| 1973 | 180,000 | 0.0% |
| 1972 | 180,000 | 0.0% |
| 1971 | 180,000 | 0.0% |
| 1970 | 180,000 | 0.0% |
| 1969 | 180,000 | −1.1% |
| 1968 | 182,000 | −1.6% |
| 1967 | 185,000 | 0.0% |
| 1966 | 185,000 | 0.0% |
| 1965 | 185,000 | 0.0% |
| 1964 | 185,000 | −2.6% |
| 1963 | 190,000 | 0.0% |
| 1962 | 190,000 | 0.0% |
| 1961 | 190,000 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 4,067 t USD 20.9 m
- Exporter rank
- 3 of 29
- Imports
- 695 t USD 3.9 m
- Importer rank
- 8 of 57
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of rabbit meat in France?
France produced 21,365 t in 2024, 2.5% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does France rank in the world for production of rabbit meat?
France ranked 5th of 44 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 52.5% of the world total.
How has the production of rabbit meat in France changed?
It fell by 60% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −35% for the world. The record was 190,000 t in 1961.
Does France export or import meat of rabbits and hares, fresh or chilled?
In 2024 France reported exports of 4,067 t (USD 20.9 m) and imports of 695 t (USD 3.9 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
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.