What is the decline in the global population of honey bees?

Can people post some facts a figures about honey bee population decline please?

• I have to do a project on honey bees and their population decline so any information or links people have would be greatly apriciated

• Answer:

  The honeybee decline, which is affecting domesticated and wild bee populations around the world, is mostly the result of diseases spread as a result of mites and other parasites as well as the spraying of crops with pesticides, scientists say. Among the greatest problems is the varroa mite, a bloodsucking parasite that attacks young and adult honeybees. Attacked bees often have deformed wings and abdomens and a shortened life span. "The varroa mite is also really effective at transmitting disease, particularly viruses,". Left untreated, a varroa mite infestation can wipe out a bee colony within a few months. http://www.bumblebeeconservationtrust.co.uk/