> Ethiopia had 391,103 mules and hinnies in 2024, the 4th largest in the world (5.07% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 2.3%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/mules-and-hinnies/ethiopia/

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# Mules and hinnies in Ethiopia

Ethiopia had 391,103 mules and hinnies in 2024, the 4th largest in the world (5.07% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 2.3%. The record was 630,000 head in 1993.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.

Animals, 2024391,103 head
World rank4 of 65
10-year change−2.3%
Record630,000 head1993

## Mules and hinnies in Ethiopia, 1993–2024 (head)

## Ethiopia compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total5.1%4.4% in 2014
10-year change−2.3%world −16%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Head | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2 | [Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/mules-and-hinnies/brazil/) | 1,155,776 | 15.0% |
| 3 | [China](https://husfarm.com/production/mules-and-hinnies/china/) | 410,000 | 5.3% |
| 4 | **Ethiopia** | 391,103 | 5.1% |
| 5 | [Peru](https://husfarm.com/production/mules-and-hinnies/peru/) | 311,479 | 4.0% |
| 6 | [Morocco](https://husfarm.com/production/mules-and-hinnies/morocco/) | 291,023 | 3.8% |

[Full ranking of 65 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/mules-and-hinnies/)

### Map of mules and hinnies 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 | 391,103 | +9.4% |
| 2023 | 357,399 | −0.1% |
| 2022 | 357,743 | −5.4% |
| 2021 | 378,155 | −1.2% |
| 2020 | 382,784 | +7.0% |
| 2019 | 357,603 | −3.5% |
| 2018 | 370,552 | −20% |
| 2017 | 461,665 | +13% |
| 2016 | 409,877 | +1.0% |
| 2015 | 405,950 | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 400,329 | +12% |
| 2013 | 356,087 | +1.7% |
| 2012 | 350,026 | −5.1% |
| 2011 | 368,781 | −4.3% |
| 2010 | 385,374 | +5.4% |
| 2009 | 365,584 | −2.1% |
| 2008 | 373,519 | −0.7% |
| 2007 | 376,075 | +15% |
| 2006 | 325,700 | +8.6% |
| 2005 | 300,000 | +7.1% |
| 2004 | 280,000 | +12% |
| 2003 | 250,000 | −28% |
| 2002 | 349,330 | +36% |
| 2001 | 256,490 | +18% |
| 2000 | 217,580 | −8.2% |
| 1999 | 236,980 | −9.9% |
| 1998 | 263,110 | +9.6% |
| 1997 | 240,000 | +4.3% |
| 1996 | 230,000 | 0.0% |
| 1995 | 230,000 | −63% |
| 1994 | 630,000 | 0.0% |
| 1993 | 630,000 | — |

## Questions and answers

### How many mules and hinnies are there in Ethiopia?

Ethiopia had 391,103 mules and hinnies in 2024, 5.1% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Ethiopia rank in the world by number of mules and hinnies?

Ethiopia ranked 4th of 65 countries in 2024. The largest herd was in Mexico with 42.7% of the world total.

### How has the number of mules and hinnies in Ethiopia changed?

It fell by 2.3% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −16% for the world. The record was 630,000 head in 1993.

### 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/mules-and-hinnies/mexico/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/mules-and-hinnies/brazil/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/mules-and-hinnies/china/)[Peru](https://husfarm.com/production/mules-and-hinnies/peru/)[Morocco](https://husfarm.com/production/mules-and-hinnies/morocco/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/mules-and-hinnies/pakistan/)[Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/mules-and-hinnies/iran/)[Colombia](https://husfarm.com/production/mules-and-hinnies/colombia/)[Haiti](https://husfarm.com/production/mules-and-hinnies/haiti/)[Dominican Republic](https://husfarm.com/production/mules-and-hinnies/dominican-republic/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/mules-and-hinnies/india/)[Bolivia](https://husfarm.com/production/mules-and-hinnies/bolivia/)
[All countries producing mules and hinnies](https://husfarm.com/production/mules-and-hinnies/)

## 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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