Rabbits and hares in Moldova
Moldova had 326,000 rabbits and hares in 2024, the 21st largest in the world (0.16% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 10%. The record was 385,000 head in 2021.
- Animals, 2024
- 326,000 head
- World rank
- 21 of 50
- 10-year change
- +10%
- Record
- 385,000 head
- 2021
Rabbits and hares in Moldova, 1992–2024 (head)
Moldova compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.16%
- 0.10% in 2014
- 10-year change
- +10%
- world −32%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Head | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | France | 361,000 | 0.17% |
| 20 | Gabon | 347,000 | 0.17% |
| 21 | Moldova | 326,000 | 0.16% |
| 22 | Indonesia | 300,000 | 0.14% |
| 23 | Bolivia | 283,000 | 0.13% |
Map of rabbits and hares numbers by country
Share of the world total; Moldova is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Head | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 326,000 | +13% |
| 2023 | 289,000 | −4.6% |
| 2022 | 303,000 | −21% |
| 2021 | 385,000 | +21% |
| 2020 | 319,000 | −9.1% |
| 2019 | 351,000 | −6.6% |
| 2018 | 376,000 | +2.5% |
| 2017 | 367,000 | +4.9% |
| 2016 | 350,000 | +7.4% |
| 2015 | 326,000 | +10% |
| 2014 | 296,000 | +11% |
| 2013 | 267,000 | −3.6% |
| 2012 | 277,000 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 277,000 | +1.1% |
| 2010 | 274,000 | +10% |
| 2009 | 248,000 | −5.7% |
| 2008 | 263,000 | −19% |
| 2007 | 326,000 | −14% |
| 2006 | 379,000 | +12% |
| 2005 | 339,000 | +65% |
| 2004 | 205,000 | +7.3% |
| 2003 | 191,000 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 191,000 | +19% |
| 2001 | 161,000 | −12% |
| 2000 | 183,000 | −1.6% |
| 1999 | 186,000 | +5.1% |
| 1998 | 177,000 | −6.8% |
| 1997 | 190,000 | −9.1% |
| 1996 | 209,000 | −12% |
| 1995 | 237,000 | −9.5% |
| 1994 | 262,000 | −11% |
| 1993 | 296,000 | +18% |
| 1992 | 251,000 | — |
Questions and answers
How many rabbits and hares are there in Moldova?
Moldova had 326,000 rabbits and hares in 2024, 0.16% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Moldova rank in the world by number of rabbits and hares?
Moldova ranked 21st 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 Moldova changed?
It rose by 10% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −32% for the world. The record was 385,000 head in 2021.
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.