Mules and hinnies in Sudan
Sudan had 642 mules and hinnies in 2024, the 53rd largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 0.6%. This is the highest figure on record.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Animals, 2024
- 642 head
- World rank
- 53 of 65
- 10-year change
- +0.6%
- Record
- 642 head
- 2024
Mules and hinnies in Sudan, 2012–2024 (head)
Sudan compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.01% in 2014
- 10-year change
- +0.6%
- world −16%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Head | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Myanmar | 1,057 | 0.01% |
| 52 | Switzerland | 758 | 0.01% |
| 53 | Sudan | 642 | 0.01% |
| 54 | Kyrgyzstan | 500 | 0.01% |
| 55 | Jordan | 466 | 0.01% |
Map of mules and hinnies numbers by country
Share of the world total; Sudan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Head | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 642 | +0.2% |
| 2023 | 641 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 641 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 641 | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 640 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 640 | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 639 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 639 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 639 | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 638 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 638 | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 637 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 637 | — |
Questions and answers
How many mules and hinnies are there in Sudan?
Sudan had 642 mules and hinnies in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Sudan rank in the world by number of mules and hinnies?
Sudan ranked 53rd 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 Sudan changed?
It rose by 0.6% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −16% 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 Sudan is imputed by FAO. 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.

