Asses in Ukraine
Ukraine had 12,083 asses in 2024, the 64th largest in the world (0.02% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 0.7%. The record was 19,000 head in 1992.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Animals, 2024
- 12,083 head
- World rank
- 64 of 104
- 10-year change
- +0.7%
- Record
- 19,000 head
- 1992
Asses in Ukraine, 1992–2024 (head)
Ukraine compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.02%
- 0.03% in 2014
- 10-year change
- +0.7%
- world +13%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Head | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | Chile | 15,020 | 0.03% |
| 63 | Lebanon | 13,576 | 0.03% |
| 64 | Ukraine | 12,083 | 0.02% |
| 65 | Azerbaijan | 10,273 | 0.02% |
| 66 | Georgia | 10,110 | 0.02% |
Map of asses numbers by country
Share of the world total; Ukraine is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Head | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,083 | +0.1% |
| 2023 | 12,069 | +0.1% |
| 2022 | 12,055 | +0.3% |
| 2021 | 12,023 | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 11,913 | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 11,865 | −0.0% |
| 2018 | 11,869 | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 11,845 | −0.1% |
| 2016 | 11,856 | −0.7% |
| 2015 | 11,937 | −0.5% |
| 2014 | 12,000 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 12,000 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 12,000 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 12,000 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 12,000 | 0.0% |
| 2009 | 12,000 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 12,000 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | 12,000 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 12,000 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 12,000 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 12,000 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | 12,000 | +9.1% |
| 2002 | 11,000 | −4.3% |
| 2001 | 11,500 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | 11,500 | −4.2% |
| 1999 | 12,000 | −4.0% |
| 1998 | 12,500 | −3.8% |
| 1997 | 13,000 | −7.1% |
| 1996 | 14,000 | −3.4% |
| 1995 | 14,500 | −3.3% |
| 1994 | 15,000 | −21% |
| 1993 | 19,000 | 0.0% |
| 1992 | 19,000 | — |
Questions and answers
How many asses are there in Ukraine?
Ukraine had 12,083 asses in 2024, 0.02% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Ukraine rank in the world by number of asses?
Ukraine ranked 64th 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 Ukraine changed?
It rose by 0.7% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +13% for the world. The record was 19,000 head in 1992.
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 Ukraine 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.

