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EU Beehives Rise 16%, Italy Soars, New Pollinator Deal

5/21/2026

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The European Union recorded 9.4 million farm beehives in 2023, a 16 % rise from 8.1 million in 2020.
Italy led the bloc with nearly 1.9 million hives and added 822 000, a 79 % increase since 2020.
Hungary recorded the sharpest decline, losing more than 152 000 hives (about 34 %) while Spain fell by over 131 000 (around 14 %).
The European Commission introduced the “New Deal for Pollinators” in 2023 to reverse wild pollinator decline by 2030.

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The European Union recorded 9.4 million farm beehives in 2023, a 16 % rise from 8.1 million in 2020.
Italy led the bloc with nearly 1.9 million hives and added 822 000, a 79 % increase since 2020.
Hungary recorded the sharpest decline, losing more than 152 000 hives (about 34 %) while Spain fell by over 131 000 (around 14 %).
The European Commission introduced the “New Deal for Pollinators” in 2023 to reverse wild pollinator decline by 2030.