Asses in Tajikistan
Tajikistan had 115,836 asses in 2024, the 32nd largest in the world (0.21% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 28%. The record was 179,596 head in 2010.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Animals, 2024
- 115,836 head
- World rank
- 32 of 104
- 10-year change
- −28%
- Record
- 179,596 head
- 2010
Asses in Tajikistan, 1992–2024 (head)
Tajikistan compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.21%
- 0.34% in 2014
- 10-year change
- −28%
- world +13%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Head | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | South Africa | 142,579 | 0.26% |
| 31 | Lesotho | 141,951 | 0.26% |
| 32 | Tajikistan | 115,836 | 0.21% |
| 33 | Saudi Arabia | 98,285 | 0.18% |
| 34 | Gambia | 70,247 | 0.13% |
Map of asses numbers by country
Share of the world total; Tajikistan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Head | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 115,836 | −4.0% |
| 2023 | 120,700 | −4.2% |
| 2022 | 126,000 | −4.0% |
| 2021 | 131,200 | −1.4% |
| 2020 | 133,100 | −2.1% |
| 2019 | 136,015 | −0.5% |
| 2018 | 136,676 | −5.6% |
| 2017 | 144,797 | −5.6% |
| 2016 | 153,458 | −2.3% |
| 2015 | 157,046 | −2.2% |
| 2014 | 160,554 | −7.7% |
| 2013 | 173,993 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 173,988 | −2.4% |
| 2011 | 178,215 | −0.8% |
| 2010 | 179,596 | +3.2% |
| 2009 | 174,044 | +1.6% |
| 2008 | 171,282 | +1.5% |
| 2007 | 168,830 | +3.2% |
| 2006 | 163,611 | +4.8% |
| 2005 | 156,055 | +6.5% |
| 2004 | 146,518 | +6.0% |
| 2003 | 138,224 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 138,224 | +19% |
| 2001 | 116,600 | +5.7% |
| 2000 | 110,300 | +4.4% |
| 1999 | 105,700 | +17% |
| 1998 | 90,000 | +5.1% |
| 1997 | 85,600 | +6.7% |
| 1996 | 80,200 | +5.1% |
| 1995 | 76,300 | +8.7% |
| 1994 | 70,200 | −1.1% |
| 1993 | 71,000 | +12% |
| 1992 | 63,300 | — |
Questions and answers
How many asses are there in Tajikistan?
Tajikistan had 115,836 asses in 2024, 0.21% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Tajikistan rank in the world by number of asses?
Tajikistan ranked 32nd 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 Tajikistan changed?
It fell by 28% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +13% for the world. The record was 179,596 head in 2010.
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 Tajikistan 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.