Asses in Russia
Russia had 2,739 asses in 2024, the 82nd largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 79%. The record was 26,500 head in 1996.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Animals, 2024
- 2,739 head
- World rank
- 82 of 104
- 10-year change
- −79%
- Record
- 26,500 head
- 1996
Asses in Russia, 1992–2024 (head)
Russia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.03% in 2014
- 10-year change
- −79%
- world +13%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Head | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | El Salvador | 3,322 | 0.01% |
| 81 | Hungary | 2,900 | 0.01% |
| 82 | Russia | 2,739 | 0.01% |
| 83 | Guinea | 2,422 | 0.00% |
| 84 | Trinidad and Tobago | 2,331 | 0.00% |
Map of asses numbers by country
Share of the world total; Russia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Head | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,739 | −45% |
| 2023 | 4,972 | −13% |
| 2022 | 5,746 | −6.5% |
| 2021 | 6,147 | −1.6% |
| 2020 | 6,244 | −19% |
| 2019 | 7,750 | −4.9% |
| 2018 | 8,148 | −11% |
| 2017 | 9,136 | −14% |
| 2016 | 10,628 | −13% |
| 2015 | 12,150 | −6.9% |
| 2014 | 13,048 | −11% |
| 2013 | 14,636 | −2.9% |
| 2012 | 15,068 | −12% |
| 2011 | 17,189 | −6.8% |
| 2010 | 18,449 | −4.3% |
| 2009 | 19,274 | −3.3% |
| 2008 | 19,934 | −4.4% |
| 2007 | 20,847 | −4.9% |
| 2006 | 21,929 | −5.7% |
| 2005 | 23,258 | −3.1% |
| 2004 | 24,004 | +4.5% |
| 2003 | 22,962 | −3.0% |
| 2002 | 23,668 | −7.2% |
| 2001 | 25,496 | +16% |
| 2000 | 22,000 | −12% |
| 1999 | 25,000 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | 25,000 | −3.8% |
| 1997 | 26,000 | −1.9% |
| 1996 | 26,500 | +1.9% |
| 1995 | 26,000 | +1.8% |
| 1994 | 25,549 | +19% |
| 1993 | 21,500 | 0.0% |
| 1992 | 21,500 | — |
Questions and answers
How many asses are there in Russia?
Russia had 2,739 asses in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Russia rank in the world by number of asses?
Russia ranked 82nd 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 Russia changed?
It fell by 79% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +13% for the world. The record was 26,500 head in 1996.
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 Russia 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.