Asses in Moldova
Moldova had 780 asses in 2024, the 95th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 64%. The record was 4,995 head in 2018.
- Animals, 2024
- 780 head
- World rank
- 95 of 104
- 10-year change
- −64%
- Record
- 4,995 head
- 2018
Asses in Moldova, 1992–2024 (head)
Moldova compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- 0.00% in 2014
- 10-year change
- −64%
- world +13%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Head | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93 | Armenia | 1,084 | 0.00% |
| 94 | Guyana | 967 | 0.00% |
| 95 | Moldova | 780 | 0.00% |
| 96 | Grenada | 661 | 0.00% |
| 97 | Benin | 635 | 0.00% |
Map of asses numbers by country
Share of the world total; Moldova is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Head | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 780 | −51% |
| 2023 | 1,597 | +1.1% |
| 2022 | 1,579 | +38% |
| 2021 | 1,147 | −4.4% |
| 2020 | 1,200 | −68% |
| 2019 | 3,772 | −24% |
| 2018 | 4,995 | +62% |
| 2017 | 3,079 | +57% |
| 2016 | 1,962 | −11% |
| 2015 | 2,195 | +2.4% |
| 2014 | 2,143 | −11% |
| 2013 | 2,400 | −4.5% |
| 2012 | 2,512 | −8.8% |
| 2011 | 2,754 | −6.2% |
| 2010 | 2,935 | −7.8% |
| 2009 | 3,185 | +6.2% |
| 2008 | 3,000 | −25% |
| 2007 | 4,000 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 4,000 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 4,000 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 4,000 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | 4,000 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 4,000 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 4,000 | +33% |
| 2000 | 3,000 | 0.0% |
| 1999 | 3,000 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | 3,000 | 0.0% |
| 1997 | 3,000 | 0.0% |
| 1996 | 3,000 | 0.0% |
| 1995 | 3,000 | +34% |
| 1994 | 2,247 | +6.6% |
| 1993 | 2,107 | +17% |
| 1992 | 1,794 | — |
Questions and answers
How many asses are there in Moldova?
Moldova had 780 asses in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Moldova rank in the world by number of asses?
Moldova ranked 95th 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 Moldova changed?
It fell by 64% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +13% for the world. The record was 4,995 head in 2018.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. 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.

