> Sierra Leone had 1.6 million rabbits and hares in 2024, the 9th largest in the world (0.75% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 1.1%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/rabbits-and-hares/sierra-leone/

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# Rabbits and hares in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone had 1.6 million rabbits and hares in 2024, the 9th largest in the world (0.75% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 1.1%. The record was 1.6 million head in 2014.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.

Animals, 20241.6 million head
World rank9 of 50
10-year change−1.1%
Record1.6 million head2014

## Rabbits and hares in Sierra Leone, 2000–2024 (head)

## Sierra Leone compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.75%0.52% in 2014
10-year change−1.1%world −32%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Head | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 7 | [Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/rabbits-and-hares/russia/) | 3,262,000 | 1.6% |
| 8 | [Algeria](https://husfarm.com/production/rabbits-and-hares/algeria/) | 1,628,000 | 0.77% |
| 9 | **Sierra Leone** | 1,582,000 | 0.75% |
| 10 | [Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/rabbits-and-hares/mexico/) | 1,427,000 | 0.68% |
| 11 | [Peru](https://husfarm.com/production/rabbits-and-hares/peru/) | 1,123,000 | 0.53% |

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

### Map of rabbits and hares numbers by country

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Share of the world total; Sierra Leone is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Head | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 1,582,000 | +0.2% |
| 2023 | 1,579,000 | +0.2% |
| 2022 | 1,576,000 | −0.4% |
| 2021 | 1,582,000 | +5.0% |
| 2020 | 1,506,000 | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 1,504,000 | −0.5% |
| 2018 | 1,512,000 | −1.2% |
| 2017 | 1,530,000 | −1.7% |
| 2016 | 1,557,000 | −1.7% |
| 2015 | 1,584,000 | −1.0% |
| 2014 | 1,600,000 | +1.3% |
| 2013 | 1,580,000 | +1.9% |
| 2012 | 1,550,000 | +2.0% |
| 2011 | 1,520,000 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 1,520,000 | +8.6% |
| 2009 | 1,400,000 | −3.4% |
| 2008 | 1,450,000 | +1.8% |
| 2007 | 1,425,000 | +1.8% |
| 2006 | 1,400,000 | +3.7% |
| 2005 | 1,350,000 | +20% |
| 2004 | 1,125,000 | +25% |
| 2003 | 900,000 | +167% |
| 2002 | 337,000 | +12% |
| 2001 | 300,000 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | 300,000 | — |

## Questions and answers

### How many rabbits and hares are there in Sierra Leone?

Sierra Leone had 1.6 million rabbits and hares in 2024, 0.75% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Sierra Leone ranked 9th 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 Sierra Leone changed?

It fell by 1.1% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −32% for the world. The record was 1.6 million head in 2014.

### 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 Sierra Leone is imputed by FAO. 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/)[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/)[Rwanda](https://husfarm.com/production/rabbits-and-hares/rwanda/)
[All countries producing rabbits and hares](https://husfarm.com/production/rabbits-and-hares/)

## Other products of Sierra Leone

[Cassava](https://husfarm.com/production/cassava/sierra-leone/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/sierra-leone/)[Oil palm fruit](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-palm-fruit/sierra-leone/)[Sweet potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/sierra-leone/)[Cucumbers](https://husfarm.com/production/cucumbers/sierra-leone/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/sierra-leone/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/sierra-leone/)[Other citrus fruit, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-citrus-fruit/sierra-leone/)[Groundnuts (peanuts)](https://husfarm.com/production/groundnuts/sierra-leone/)[Other fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/sierra-leone/)[Cocoa beans](https://husfarm.com/production/cocoa-beans/sierra-leone/)[Yams](https://husfarm.com/production/yams/sierra-leone/)
[Agricultural production in Sierra Leone](https://husfarm.com/production/country/sierra-leone/)

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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