Asses in Belarus
Belarus had 8,883 asses in 2024, the 68th largest in the world (0.02% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 1.3%. The record was 9,000 head in 2004.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Animals, 2024
- 8,883 head
- World rank
- 68 of 104
- 10-year change
- −1.3%
- Record
- 9,000 head
- 2004
Asses in Belarus, 1992–2024 (head)
Belarus compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.02%
- 0.02% in 2014
- 10-year change
- −1.3%
- world +13%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Head | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | Georgia | 10,110 | 0.02% |
| 67 | Guatemala | 9,671 | 0.02% |
| 68 | Belarus | 8,883 | 0.02% |
| 69 | Djibouti | 8,413 | 0.02% |
| 70 | Malawi | 7,689 | 0.01% |
Map of asses numbers by country
Share of the world total; Belarus is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Head | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,883 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 8,882 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 8,880 | −0.2% |
| 2021 | 8,899 | −0.3% |
| 2020 | 8,930 | −0.5% |
| 2019 | 8,976 | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 8,946 | −0.0% |
| 2017 | 8,947 | −0.1% |
| 2016 | 8,957 | −0.5% |
| 2015 | 9,000 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 9,000 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 9,000 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 9,000 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 9,000 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 9,000 | 0.0% |
| 2009 | 9,000 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 9,000 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | 9,000 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 9,000 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 9,000 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 9,000 | +5.9% |
| 2003 | 8,500 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 8,500 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 8,500 | +6.3% |
| 2000 | 8,000 | −5.9% |
| 1999 | 8,500 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | 8,500 | +6.3% |
| 1997 | 8,000 | 0.0% |
| 1996 | 8,000 | 0.0% |
| 1995 | 8,000 | 0.0% |
| 1994 | 8,000 | 0.0% |
| 1993 | 8,000 | 0.0% |
| 1992 | 8,000 | — |
Questions and answers
How many asses are there in Belarus?
Belarus had 8,883 asses in 2024, 0.02% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Belarus rank in the world by number of asses?
Belarus ranked 68th of 104 countries in 2024. The largest herd was in Ethiopia with 20.0% of the world total.
How has the number of asses in Belarus changed?
It fell by 1.3% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +13% for the world. The record was 9,000 head in 2004.
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 Belarus is imputed 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.