FAOSTAT · 2017–2024
Donkey meat production in Argentina
In 2024 Argentina produced 35 t of donkey meat, the 8th largest in the world (0.05% of the world total). The record was 190 t in 2022.
- Production, 2024
- 35 t
- World rank
- 8 of 9
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 190 t
- 2022
Donkey meat in Argentina, 2017–2024 (tonnes)
Argentina compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.05%
- kg per person
- 0.00
- world 0.01
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Burkina Faso | 1,835 | 2.5% |
| 7 | Lesotho | 42 | 0.06% |
| 8 | Argentina | 35 | 0.05% |
| 9 | Kazakhstan | 6 | 0.01% |
Map of world production of donkey meat
Share of the world total; Argentina is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35 | −31% |
| 2023 | 51 | −73% |
| 2022 | 190 | +16% |
| 2021 | 164 | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 162 | +4.5% |
| 2019 | 155 | +16% |
| 2018 | 134 | −23% |
| 2017 | 173 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of donkey meat in Argentina?
Argentina produced 35 t in 2024, 0.05% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Argentina rank in the world for production of donkey meat?
Argentina ranked 8th of 9 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 64.0% of the world total.
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.