> Belarus had 149,000 rabbits and hares in 2024, the 26th largest in the world (0.07% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 48%.

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# Rabbits and hares in Belarus

Belarus had 149,000 rabbits and hares in 2024, the 26th largest in the world (0.07% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 48%. The record was 330,000 head in 2017.

Animals, 2024149,000 head
World rank26 of 50
10-year change−48%
Record330,000 head2017

## Rabbits and hares in Belarus, 1992–2024 (head)

## Belarus compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.07%0.09% in 2014
10-year change−48%world −32%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Head | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 24 | [Netherlands](https://husfarm.com/production/rabbits-and-hares/netherlands/) | 263,000 | 0.13% |
| 25 | [Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/rabbits-and-hares/brazil/) | 191,000 | 0.09% |
| 26 | **Belarus** | 149,000 | 0.07% |
| 27 | [Madagascar](https://husfarm.com/production/rabbits-and-hares/madagascar/) | 133,000 | 0.06% |
| 28 | [Mozambique](https://husfarm.com/production/rabbits-and-hares/mozambique/) | 128,000 | 0.06% |

[Full ranking of 50 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/rabbits-and-hares/)

### Map of rabbits and hares numbers by country

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Belarus is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Head | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 149,000 | −9.1% |
| 2023 | 164,000 | −7.9% |
| 2022 | 178,000 | −4.3% |
| 2021 | 186,000 | −13% |
| 2020 | 215,000 | −23% |
| 2019 | 278,000 | −7.6% |
| 2018 | 301,000 | −8.8% |
| 2017 | 330,000 | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 328,000 | +4.5% |
| 2015 | 314,000 | +11% |
| 2014 | 284,000 | +9.2% |
| 2013 | 260,000 | −13% |
| 2012 | 300,000 | +6.4% |
| 2011 | 282,000 | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 280,000 | +6.9% |
| 2009 | 262,000 | +18% |
| 2008 | 222,000 | +12% |
| 2007 | 198,000 | +9.4% |
| 2006 | 181,000 | +4.0% |
| 2005 | 174,000 | +1.8% |
| 2004 | 171,000 | +4.9% |
| 2003 | 163,000 | +3.2% |
| 2002 | 158,000 | +3.9% |
| 2001 | 152,000 | +13% |
| 2000 | 135,000 | +3.8% |
| 1999 | 130,000 | −3.7% |
| 1998 | 135,000 | −8.8% |
| 1997 | 148,000 | −13% |
| 1996 | 170,000 | 0.0% |
| 1995 | 170,000 | −5.6% |
| 1994 | 180,000 | −10.0% |
| 1993 | 200,000 | 0.0% |
| 1992 | 200,000 | — |

## Questions and answers

### How many rabbits and hares are there in Belarus?

Belarus had 149,000 rabbits and hares in 2024, 0.07% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Belarus rank in the world by number of rabbits and hares?

Belarus ranked 26th of 50 countries in 2024. The largest herd was in China with 54.7% of the world total.

### How has the number of rabbits and hares in Belarus changed?

It fell by 48% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −32% for the world. The record was 330,000 head in 2017.

### 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

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/rabbits-and-hares/china/)[North Korea](https://husfarm.com/production/rabbits-and-hares/north-korea/)[Benin](https://husfarm.com/production/rabbits-and-hares/benin/)[Nigeria](https://husfarm.com/production/rabbits-and-hares/nigeria/)[Egypt](https://husfarm.com/production/rabbits-and-hares/egypt/)[Ukraine](https://husfarm.com/production/rabbits-and-hares/ukraine/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/rabbits-and-hares/russia/)[Algeria](https://husfarm.com/production/rabbits-and-hares/algeria/)[Sierra Leone](https://husfarm.com/production/rabbits-and-hares/sierra-leone/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/rabbits-and-hares/mexico/)[Peru](https://husfarm.com/production/rabbits-and-hares/peru/)[Burundi](https://husfarm.com/production/rabbits-and-hares/burundi/)
[All countries producing rabbits and hares](https://husfarm.com/production/rabbits-and-hares/)

## Other products of Belarus

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/belarus/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/belarus/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/belarus/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/belarus/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/belarus/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/belarus/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/belarus/)[Rapeseed](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/belarus/)[Triticale](https://husfarm.com/production/triticale/belarus/)[Rye](https://husfarm.com/production/rye/belarus/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/belarus/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/belarus/)
[Agricultural production in Belarus](https://husfarm.com/production/country/belarus/)

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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