Rabbits and hares in Mozambique
Mozambique had 128,000 rabbits and hares in 2024, the 28th largest in the world (0.06% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 25%. The record was 770,000 head in 1999.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Animals, 2024
- 128,000 head
- World rank
- 28 of 50
- 10-year change
- −25%
- Record
- 770,000 head
- 1999
Rabbits and hares in Mozambique, 1991–2024 (head)
Mozambique compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.06%
- 0.06% in 2014
- 10-year change
- −25%
- world −32%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Head | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Belarus | 149,000 | 0.07% |
| 27 | Madagascar | 133,000 | 0.06% |
| 28 | Mozambique | 128,000 | 0.06% |
| 29 | Botswana | 123,000 | 0.06% |
| 30 | South Korea | 88,000 | 0.04% |
Map of rabbits and hares numbers by country
Share of the world total; Mozambique is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Head | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 128,000 | −3.8% |
| 2023 | 133,000 | −3.6% |
| 2022 | 138,000 | −3.5% |
| 2021 | 143,000 | −4.0% |
| 2020 | 149,000 | +0.7% |
| 2019 | 148,000 | −2.6% |
| 2018 | 152,000 | −2.6% |
| 2017 | 156,000 | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 154,000 | +6.9% |
| 2015 | 144,000 | −15% |
| 2014 | 170,000 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 170,000 | +6.3% |
| 2012 | 160,000 | +33% |
| 2011 | 120,000 | +6.2% |
| 2010 | 113,000 | −13% |
| 2009 | 130,000 | −5.1% |
| 2008 | 137,000 | −5.5% |
| 2007 | 145,000 | +2.1% |
| 2006 | 142,000 | −24% |
| 2005 | 186,000 | −7.0% |
| 2004 | 200,000 | −9.1% |
| 2003 | 220,000 | +13% |
| 2002 | 195,000 | −35% |
| 2001 | 300,000 | −44% |
| 2000 | 540,000 | −30% |
| 1999 | 770,000 | +138% |
| 1998 | 324,000 | −7.4% |
| 1997 | 350,000 | −5.1% |
| 1996 | 369,000 | −4.9% |
| 1995 | 388,000 | −4.7% |
| 1994 | 407,000 | −4.7% |
| 1993 | 427,000 | −4.3% |
| 1992 | 446,000 | −4.3% |
| 1991 | 466,000 | — |
Questions and answers
How many rabbits and hares are there in Mozambique?
Mozambique had 128,000 rabbits and hares in 2024, 0.06% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Mozambique rank in the world by number of rabbits and hares?
Mozambique ranked 28th 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 Mozambique changed?
It fell by 25% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −32% for the world. The record was 770,000 head in 1999.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Mozambique is estimated by FAO. 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.