> Puerto Rico had 2,622 mules and hinnies in 2024, the 41st largest in the world (0.03% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 0.8%.

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

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# Mules and hinnies in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico had 2,622 mules and hinnies in 2024, the 41st largest in the world (0.03% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 0.8%. The record was 3,100 head in 1961.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.

Animals, 20242,622 head
World rank41 of 65
10-year change+0.8%
Record3,100 head1961

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

## Puerto Rico compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.03%0.03% in 2014
10-year change+0.8%world −16%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Head | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 39 | [Egypt](https://husfarm.com/production/mules-and-hinnies/egypt/) | 3,279 | 0.04% |
| 40 | [Botswana](https://husfarm.com/production/mules-and-hinnies/botswana/) | 3,275 | 0.04% |
| 41 | **Puerto Rico** | 2,622 | 0.03% |
| 42 | [Panama](https://husfarm.com/production/mules-and-hinnies/panama/) | 2,317 | 0.03% |
| 43 | [Trinidad and Tobago](https://husfarm.com/production/mules-and-hinnies/trinidad-and-tobago/) | 2,035 | 0.03% |

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

### Map of mules and hinnies numbers by country

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Puerto Rico is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Head | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 2,622 | +0.1% |
| 2023 | 2,620 | +0.1% |
| 2022 | 2,617 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 2,616 | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 2,609 | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 2,607 | −0.0% |
| 2018 | 2,608 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 2,607 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 2,606 | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 2,603 | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 2,600 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 2,600 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 2,600 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2,600 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 2,600 | 0.0% |
| 2009 | 2,600 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 2,600 | +4.0% |
| 2007 | 2,500 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 2,500 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 2,500 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 2,500 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | 2,500 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 2,500 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 2,500 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | 2,500 | 0.0% |
| 1999 | 2,500 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | 2,500 | 0.0% |
| 1997 | 2,500 | 0.0% |
| 1996 | 2,500 | 0.0% |
| 1995 | 2,500 | 0.0% |
| 1994 | 2,500 | 0.0% |
| 1993 | 2,500 | 0.0% |
| 1992 | 2,500 | 0.0% |
| 1991 | 2,500 | 0.0% |
| 1990 | 2,500 | 0.0% |
| 1989 | 2,500 | +2.0% |
| 1988 | 2,450 | +2.1% |
| 1987 | 2,400 | 0.0% |
| 1986 | 2,400 | 0.0% |
| 1985 | 2,400 | 0.0% |
| 1984 | 2,400 | 0.0% |
| 1983 | 2,400 | +4.3% |
| 1982 | 2,300 | 0.0% |
| 1981 | 2,300 | 0.0% |
| 1980 | 2,300 | 0.0% |
| 1979 | 2,300 | +2.2% |
| 1978 | 2,250 | 0.0% |
| 1977 | 2,250 | 0.0% |
| 1976 | 2,250 | +2.3% |
| 1975 | 2,200 | 0.0% |
| 1974 | 2,200 | +4.8% |
| 1973 | 2,100 | 0.0% |
| 1972 | 2,100 | +5.0% |
| 1971 | 2,000 | −4.8% |
| 1970 | 2,100 | −4.5% |
| 1969 | 2,200 | −4.3% |
| 1968 | 2,300 | 0.0% |
| 1967 | 2,300 | 0.0% |
| 1966 | 2,300 | −8.0% |
| 1965 | 2,500 | −3.8% |
| 1964 | 2,600 | −3.7% |
| 1963 | 2,700 | 0.0% |
| 1962 | 2,700 | −13% |
| 1961 | 3,100 | — |

## Questions and answers

### How many mules and hinnies are there in Puerto Rico?

Puerto Rico had 2,622 mules and hinnies in 2024, 0.03% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Puerto Rico ranked 41st 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 Puerto Rico changed?

It rose by 0.8% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −16% for the world. The record was 3,100 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 Puerto Rico 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/)[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/)
[All countries producing mules and hinnies](https://husfarm.com/production/mules-and-hinnies/)

## Other products of Puerto Rico

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/puerto-rico/)[Plantains](https://husfarm.com/production/plantains/puerto-rico/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/puerto-rico/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/puerto-rico/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/puerto-rico/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/puerto-rico/)[Mangoes and guavas](https://husfarm.com/production/mangoes/puerto-rico/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/puerto-rico/)[Pumpkins and squash](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/puerto-rico/)[Hen eggs](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/puerto-rico/)[Papayas](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/puerto-rico/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/puerto-rico/)
[Agricultural production in Puerto Rico](https://husfarm.com/production/country/puerto-rico/)

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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