Mules and Asses — Stocks in Botswana
Botswana: Mules and Asses — Stocks was 85,250 An in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Mules and Asses — Stocks in Botswana, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in An.
Analysis
The most recent figure for mules and asses — stocks in Botswana is 85,250 An, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 1.2% on the previous year and down 72.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mules and asses — stocks in Botswana peaked at 363,064 An in 2009 and was at its lowest, 24,852 An, in 1966.
That places Botswana 42nd out of 125 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Mules and Asses — Stocks in Botswana, year by year
| Year | An | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 27,145 An | — |
| 1962 | 25,734 An | -5.2% |
| 1963 | 28,205 An | +9.6% |
| 1964 | 28,833 An | +2.2% |
| 1965 | 26,568 An | -7.9% |
| 1966 | 24,852 An | -6.5% |
| 1967 | 25,120 An | +1.1% |
| 1968 | 37,904 An | +50.9% |
| 1969 | 46,600 An | +22.9% |
| 1970 | 43,214 An | -7.3% |
| 1971 | 65,448 An | +51.5% |
| 1972 | 76,363 An | +16.7% |
| 1973 | 81,500 An | +6.7% |
| 1974 | 86,700 An | +6.4% |
| 1975 | 97,000 An | +11.9% |
| 1976 | 107,200 An | +10.5% |
| 1977 | 117,400 An | +9.5% |
| 1978 | 125,600 An | +7.0% |
| 1979 | 129,800 An | +3.3% |
| 1980 | 133,000 An | +2.5% |
| 1981 | 130,200 An | -2.1% |
| 1982 | 141,400 An | +8.6% |
| 1983 | 145,900 An | +3.2% |
| 1984 | 142,800 An | -2.1% |
| 1985 | 149,500 An | +4.7% |
| 1986 | 145,000 An | -3.0% |
| 1987 | 149,500 An | +3.1% |
| 1988 | 152,000 An | +1.7% |
| 1989 | 153,050 An | +0.7% |
| 1990 | 160,500 An | +4.9% |
| 1991 | 202,500 An | +26.2% |
| 1992 | 217,500 An | +7.4% |
| 1993 | 233,500 An | +7.4% |
| 1994 | 233,000 An | -0.2% |
| 1995 | 305,500 An | +31.1% |
| 1996 | 338,500 An | +10.8% |
| 1997 | 332,500 An | -1.8% |
| 1998 | 322,500 An | -3.0% |
| 1999 | 327,500 An | +1.6% |
| 2000 | 332,500 An | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 332,500 An | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 332,500 An | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 332,500 An | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 332,500 An | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 332,500 An | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 332,500 An | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 308,189 An | -7.3% |
| 2008 | 333,000 An | +8.1% |
| 2009 | 363,064 An | +9.0% |
| 2010 | 341,513 An | -5.9% |
| 2011 | 354,521 An | +3.8% |
| 2012 | 293,110 An | -17.3% |
| 2013 | 313,013 An | +6.8% |
| 2014 | 230,400 An | -26.4% |
| 2015 | 181,619 An | -21.2% |
| 2016 | 203,239 An | +11.9% |
| 2017 | 143,470 An | -29.4% |
| 2018 | 122,240 An | -14.8% |
| 2019 | 104,091 An | -14.8% |
| 2020 | 104,929 An | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 94,374 An | -10.1% |
| 2022 | 86,323 An | -8.5% |
| 2023 | 85,250 An | -1.2% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 85,250 An is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 31,280 An, 2.7× the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 85,250 An is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 49,136 An, 1.7× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 30,107 An | 24,852 An | 46,600 An | 9 |
| 1970s | 93,022 An | 43,214 An | 129,800 An | 10 |
| 1980s | 144,235 An | 130,200 An | 153,050 An | 10 |
| 1990s | 267,350 An | 160,500 An | 338,500 An | 10 |
| 2000s | 333,175 An | 308,189 An | 363,064 An | 10 |
| 2010s | 228,722 An | 104,091 An | 354,521 An | 10 |
| 2020s | 92,719 An | 85,250 An | 104,929 An | 4 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
More environment data for Botswana
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 6.04 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 6.49 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.381 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 0.443 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -4.05 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 0.3323 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mules and asses — stocks in Botswana?
- Mules and asses — stocks in Botswana was 85,250 An in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest mules and asses — stocks recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 363,064 An in 2009.
- What is the lowest mules and asses — stocks recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 24,852 An in 1966.
- How does Botswana rank for mules and asses — stocks?
- Botswana ranks 42nd out of 125 countries with data for 2023.
- Is mules and asses — stocks rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 72.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Mules and Asses — Stocks. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Livestock Manure domain of FAOSTAT contains estimates of nitrogen (N) inputs to agricultural soils from livestock manure. Data on the N losses to air and water are also disseminated. These estimates are compiled using official FAOSTAT statistics of animal stocks and by applying the internationally approved Guidelines of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Data are available by country, with global coverage and updated annually.The following elements are disseminated: 1) Stocks; 2) Amount excreted in manure (N content); 3) Manure left on pasture (N content); 4) Manure left on pasture that volatilises (N content); 5) Manure left on pasture that leaches (N content); 6) Manure treated (N content); 7) Losses from manure treated (N content); 8) Manure applied to soils (N content); 9) Manure applied to soils that volatilises (N content); 10) Manure applied to soils that leaches (N content).