Rabbits and hares in Venezuela
Venezuela had 32,000 rabbits and hares in 2024, the 40th largest in the world (0.02% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 62%. The record was 125,000 head in 2009.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Animals, 2024
- 32,000 head
- World rank
- 40 of 50
- 10-year change
- −62%
- Record
- 125,000 head
- 2009
Rabbits and hares in Venezuela, 1990–2024 (head)
Venezuela compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.02%
- 0.03% in 2014
- 10-year change
- −62%
- world −32%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Head | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | Tajikistan | 44,000 | 0.02% |
| 39 | Armenia | 41,000 | 0.02% |
| 40 | Venezuela | 32,000 | 0.02% |
| 41 | Switzerland | 30,000 | 0.01% |
| 42 | Puerto Rico | 25,000 | 0.01% |
Map of rabbits and hares numbers by country
Share of the world total; Venezuela is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Head | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32,000 | −14% |
| 2023 | 37,000 | +37% |
| 2022 | 27,000 | −10.0% |
| 2021 | 30,000 | −12% |
| 2020 | 34,000 | −19% |
| 2019 | 42,000 | −16% |
| 2018 | 50,000 | −14% |
| 2017 | 58,000 | −13% |
| 2016 | 67,000 | −12% |
| 2015 | 76,000 | −9.5% |
| 2014 | 84,000 | −8.7% |
| 2013 | 92,000 | −8.9% |
| 2012 | 101,000 | −3.8% |
| 2011 | 105,000 | −1.9% |
| 2010 | 107,000 | −14% |
| 2009 | 125,000 | +5.0% |
| 2008 | 119,000 | +3.5% |
| 2007 | 115,000 | +28% |
| 2006 | 90,000 | +20% |
| 2005 | 75,000 | +7.1% |
| 2004 | 70,000 | +7.7% |
| 2003 | 65,000 | +4.8% |
| 2002 | 62,000 | +3.3% |
| 2001 | 60,000 | +5.3% |
| 2000 | 57,000 | +5.6% |
| 1999 | 54,000 | +1.9% |
| 1998 | 53,000 | +3.9% |
| 1997 | 51,000 | +2.0% |
| 1996 | 50,000 | +2.0% |
| 1995 | 49,000 | +4.3% |
| 1994 | 47,000 | +2.2% |
| 1993 | 46,000 | +2.2% |
| 1992 | 45,000 | +4.7% |
| 1991 | 43,000 | +2.4% |
| 1990 | 42,000 | — |
Questions and answers
How many rabbits and hares are there in Venezuela?
Venezuela had 32,000 rabbits and hares in 2024, 0.02% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Venezuela rank in the world by number of rabbits and hares?
Venezuela ranked 40th 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 Venezuela changed?
It fell by 62% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −32% for the world. The record was 125,000 head in 2009.
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 Venezuela 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.