> Ethiopia had 2.3 million horses in 2024, the 8th largest in the world (4.08% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 13%.

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# Horses in Ethiopia

Ethiopia had 2.3 million horses in 2024, the 8th largest in the world (4.08% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 13%. This is the highest figure on record.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.

Animals, 20242.3 million head
World rank8 of 143
10-year change+13%
Record2.3 million head2024

## Horses in Ethiopia, 1993–2024 (head)

## Ethiopia compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total4.1%3.7% in 2014
10-year change+13%world +2.7%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Head | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 6 | [China](https://husfarm.com/production/horses/china/) | 3,521,000 | 6.3% |
| 7 | [Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/horses/argentina/) | 2,588,704 | 4.6% |
| 8 | **Ethiopia** | 2,293,260 | 4.1% |
| 9 | [Chad](https://husfarm.com/production/horses/chad/) | 1,550,515 | 2.8% |
| 10 | [Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/horses/russia/) | 1,322,642 | 2.4% |

[Full ranking of 143 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/horses/)

### Map of horses numbers by country

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Share of the world total; Ethiopia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Head | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 2,293,260 | +6.0% |
| 2023 | 2,164,102 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | 2,138,928 | −0.6% |
| 2021 | 2,151,106 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 2,148,492 | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 2,111,134 | +9.3% |
| 2018 | 1,930,808 | −3.8% |
| 2017 | 2,007,829 | −7.0% |
| 2016 | 2,158,176 | +3.6% |
| 2015 | 2,082,203 | +2.4% |
| 2014 | 2,033,115 | +3.6% |
| 2013 | 1,963,010 | +2.9% |
| 2012 | 1,907,047 | −2.8% |
| 2011 | 1,961,949 | −3.3% |
| 2010 | 2,028,233 | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 1,995,306 | +12% |
| 2008 | 1,786,000 | +1.3% |
| 2007 | 1,762,898 | +6.5% |
| 2006 | 1,655,383 | +5.5% |
| 2005 | 1,569,350 | +3.4% |
| 2004 | 1,517,585 | +1.2% |
| 2003 | 1,500,000 | +1.1% |
| 2002 | 1,483,440 | +18% |
| 2001 | 1,253,950 | +9.6% |
| 2000 | 1,144,290 | −5.2% |
| 1999 | 1,206,730 | −2.0% |
| 1998 | 1,230,730 | +0.9% |
| 1997 | 1,220,000 | +1.7% |
| 1996 | 1,200,000 | +4.3% |
| 1995 | 1,150,000 | 0.0% |
| 1994 | 1,150,000 | 0.0% |
| 1993 | 1,150,000 | — |

## Questions and answers

### How many horses are there in Ethiopia?

Ethiopia had 2.3 million horses in 2024, 4.1% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Ethiopia rank in the world by number of horses?

Ethiopia ranked 8th of 143 countries in 2024. The largest herd was in Mexico with 11.4% of the world total.

### How has the number of horses in Ethiopia changed?

It rose by 13% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +2.7% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.

### 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 Ethiopia is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/horses/mexico/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/horses/united-states/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/horses/brazil/)[Mongolia](https://husfarm.com/production/horses/mongolia/)[Kazakhstan](https://husfarm.com/production/horses/kazakhstan/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/horses/china/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/horses/argentina/)[Chad](https://husfarm.com/production/horses/chad/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/horses/russia/)[Colombia](https://husfarm.com/production/horses/colombia/)[Sudan](https://husfarm.com/production/horses/sudan/)[United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/horses/united-kingdom/)
[All countries producing horses](https://husfarm.com/production/horses/)

## Other products of Ethiopia

[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/ethiopia/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/ethiopia/)[Cereals n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-n-e-c/ethiopia/)[Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/ethiopia/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/ethiopia/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/ethiopia/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/ethiopia/)[Taro](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/ethiopia/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/ethiopia/)[Cabbages](https://husfarm.com/production/cabbages/ethiopia/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/ethiopia/)[Sweet potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/ethiopia/)
[Agricultural production in Ethiopia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/ethiopia/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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