Broadly stable
Sweden Honey Production moved from 3.43 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 3.40 Thousand Tonnes in 2017 (−0.8%), an average of −0.4% a year. The series high was 3.43 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the low 3.28 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
What Sweden Honey Production shows
Sweden Honey Production was 3.40 Thousand Tonnes in 2017, up 3.6% on 2016. Sweden’s honey production showed variations between 2015 and 2024, influenced by climatic conditions, seasonal flowering patterns, bee colony performance, and developments within the country’s beekeeping sector.
A 4.2% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2016) is 0.145 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −4.2% in 2016.
Ranks 26 of 31 countries covered
Among the 31 countries in this dataset, Sweden ranks 26 for 2017, behind China (542.5 Thousand Tonnes) and Turkey (114.5 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.2% of the global total in 2017.
Full series
Sweden Honey Production by year
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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| Year | Thousand Tonnes | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3.40 | +3.6% |
| 2016 Trough | 3.28 | −4.2% |
| 2015Peak | 3.43 | — |
Regional context
How Sweden compares in Europe
Honey Production by country, 2017, Thousand Tonnes. Sweden is highlighted.
1Ukraine66.23
2Russia65.17
3Romania30.18
4Spain29.39
5Germany21.60
6France14.45
7Italy9.50
8Sweden3.40
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Honey Production — Honey production refers to the annual quantity of natural honey harvested from managed honeybee colonies through beekeeping activities. It represents the total output of honey collected by beekeepers during a specific period and is used as a macro indicator to assess the scale, productivity, and performance of the apiculture sector. The indicator measures honey production volumes across countries and regions, helping analyze long-term production trends, agricultural contributions, and developments within the global honey industry.
Honey production includes the total quantity of natural honey obtained from commercial, small-scale, and traditional beekeeping operations. It covers honey harvested from different floral sources and produced through managed honeybee colonies, including output intended for food consumption, industrial use, and commercial markets. The indicator accounts for annual production volumes reported in tonnes or thousand tonnes, reflecting the overall performance of the honey-producing sector within a country or region.
Honey production excludes processed or value-added honey products such as flavored honey, blended honey products, and honey-based food items, as the indicator measures only raw honey output. It does not include honey imports, exports, consumption, retail sales, or market value. Other beekeeping products such as beeswax, royal jelly, and propolis are excluded, along with artificial honey substitutes and production losses occurring during processing, storage, or transportation.
About this indicator
Honey Production — Honey production refers to the annual quantity of natural honey harvested from managed honeybee colonies through beekeeping activities. It represents the total output of honey collected by beekeepers during a specific period and is used as a macro indicator to assess the scale, productivity, and performance of the apiculture sector. The indicator measures honey production volumes across countries and regions, helping analyze long-term production trends, agricultural contributions, and developments within the global honey industry.
As a Nordic country with diverse landscapes, including forests, agricultural areas, and natural meadows, Sweden provides favourable conditions for honeybee activity and supports the production of different honey varieties. The country’s apiculture industry is characterized by a combination of professional and small-scale beekeeping operations that contribute to domestic honey supply and rural economic activities.
The overall production trend highlights the dependence of Sweden’s honey industry on environmental conditions and seasonal factors. Variations in temperature, rainfall, length of the growing season, and availability of nectar-producing plants significantly affect annual honey yields. Despite these challenges, Sweden has maintained a stable and sustainable beekeeping sector supported by improved colony management practices, increased awareness of pollinator conservation, and growing consumer demand for locally produced natural honey. The country’s natural resources, including extensive forest areas and diverse plant ecosystems, provide valuable sources of nectar for honey production.
Sweden’s honey production sector contributes beyond food supply by supporting biodiversity, ecosystem health, and agricultural productivity through essential pollination services. The industry plays an important role in maintaining rural livelihoods and strengthening sustainable agricultural practices. However, factors such as changing climate conditions, environmental pressures, and fluctuations in flowering cycles continue to influence production performance. Overall, Sweden’s honey production from 2015 to 2024 reflects a resilient and environmentally dependent apiculture sector with steady development, strong sustainability practices, and continued importance within the European honey industry.
- Indicator
- Honey Production
- Country
- Sweden
- Region
- Europe
- Unit
- Thousand Tonnes
- Coverage
- 2015–2017, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sweden Honey Production?
Honey production refers to the annual quantity of natural honey harvested from managed honeybee colonies through beekeeping activities. It represents the total output of honey collected by beekeepers during a specific period and is used as a macro indicator to assess the scale, productivity, and performance of the apiculture sector. The indicator measures honey production volumes across countries and regions, helping analyze long-term production trends, agricultural contributions, and developments within the global honey industry.
What was Sweden Honey Production in 2017?
Sweden Honey Production was 3.40 Thousand Tonnes in 2017, up 3.6% on 2016.
How has Sweden Honey Production changed between 2015 and 2017?
Sweden Honey Production moved from 3.43 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 3.40 Thousand Tonnes in 2017 (−0.8%), an average of −0.4% a year. The series high was 3.43 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the low 3.28 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
Which year had the highest and lowest Sweden Honey Production?
The highest value was 3.43 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the lowest was 3.28 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
What does the Sweden Honey Production data include and exclude?
Included: Honey production includes the total quantity of natural honey obtained from commercial, small-scale, and traditional beekeeping operations. It covers honey harvested from different floral sources and produced through managed honeybee colonies, including output intended for food consumption, industrial use, and commercial markets. The indicator accounts for annual production volumes reported in tonnes or thousand tonnes, reflecting the overall performance of the honey-producing sector within a country or region. Excluded: Honey production excludes processed or value-added honey products such as flavored honey, blended honey products, and honey-based food items, as the indicator measures only raw honey output. It does not include honey imports, exports, consumption, retail sales, or market value. Other beekeeping products such as beeswax, royal jelly, and propolis are excluded, along with artificial honey substitutes and production losses occurring during processing, storage, or transportation.
Where does the Sweden Honey Production data come from?
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?pickerSort=asc&pickerMetric=entityName&Food=Honey&Metric=Production&Per+capita=false&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls). It covers 2015–2017 and is reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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