> Iran had 185,430 mules and hinnies in 2024, the 8th largest in the world (2.40% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 6.0%.

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

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# Mules and hinnies in Iran

Iran had 185,430 mules and hinnies in 2024, the 8th largest in the world (2.40% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 6.0%. The record was 231,000 head in 1961.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.

Animals, 2024185,430 head
World rank8 of 65
10-year change+6.0%
Record231,000 head1961

## Mules and hinnies in Iran, 1961–2024 (head)

## Iran compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total2.4%1.9% in 2014
10-year change+6.0%world −16%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Head | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 6 | [Morocco](https://husfarm.com/production/mules-and-hinnies/morocco/) | 291,023 | 3.8% |
| 7 | [Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/mules-and-hinnies/pakistan/) | 214,000 | 2.8% |
| 8 | **Iran** | 185,430 | 2.4% |
| 9 | [Colombia](https://husfarm.com/production/mules-and-hinnies/colombia/) | 170,116 | 2.2% |
| 10 | [Haiti](https://husfarm.com/production/mules-and-hinnies/haiti/) | 150,015 | 1.9% |

[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; Iran is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Head | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 185,430 | +0.3% |
| 2023 | 184,845 | +0.3% |
| 2022 | 184,263 | −0.2% |
| 2021 | 184,617 | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 182,632 | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 181,617 | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 181,356 | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 180,322 | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 178,523 | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 176,501 | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 175,000 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 175,000 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 175,000 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 175,000 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 175,000 | 0.0% |
| 2009 | 175,000 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 175,000 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | 175,000 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 175,000 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 175,000 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 175,000 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | 175,000 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 175,000 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 175,000 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | 175,000 | +1.1% |
| 1999 | 173,100 | +26% |
| 1998 | 137,150 | −6.8% |
| 1997 | 147,150 | +7.3% |
| 1996 | 137,150 | 0.0% |
| 1995 | 137,150 | 0.0% |
| 1994 | 137,150 | 0.0% |
| 1993 | 137,150 | +0.8% |
| 1992 | 136,000 | 0.0% |
| 1991 | 136,000 | 0.0% |
| 1990 | 136,000 | 0.0% |
| 1989 | 136,000 | −0.7% |
| 1988 | 137,000 | −0.7% |
| 1987 | 138,000 | −0.7% |
| 1986 | 139,000 | −1.1% |
| 1985 | 140,500 | −1.1% |
| 1984 | 142,000 | −0.7% |
| 1983 | 143,000 | −1.4% |
| 1982 | 145,000 | +0.7% |
| 1981 | 144,000 | +0.7% |
| 1980 | 143,000 | +0.7% |
| 1979 | 142,000 | −1.4% |
| 1978 | 144,000 | −19% |
| 1977 | 177,000 | +14% |
| 1976 | 155,000 | +7.6% |
| 1975 | 144,000 | −19% |
| 1974 | 177,000 | +13% |
| 1973 | 156,000 | +11% |
| 1972 | 140,000 | +3.7% |
| 1971 | 135,000 | −10.0% |
| 1970 | 150,000 | −3.2% |
| 1969 | 155,000 | −1.9% |
| 1968 | 158,000 | 0.0% |
| 1967 | 158,000 | −7.1% |
| 1966 | 170,000 | 0.0% |
| 1965 | 170,000 | 0.0% |
| 1964 | 170,000 | −9.1% |
| 1963 | 187,000 | −5.1% |
| 1962 | 197,000 | −15% |
| 1961 | 231,000 | — |

## Questions and answers

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

Iran had 185,430 mules and hinnies in 2024, 2.4% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Iran ranked 8th 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 Iran changed?

It rose by 6.0% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −16% for the world. The record was 231,000 head in 1961.

### 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 Iran 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/)[Ethiopia](https://husfarm.com/production/mules-and-hinnies/ethiopia/)[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/)[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 Iran

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/iran/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/iran/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/iran/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/iran/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/iran/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/iran/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/iran/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/iran/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/iran/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/iran/)[Other fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/iran/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/iran/)
[Agricultural production in Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/country/iran/)

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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