Mules and Asses — Stocks in Ireland
Ireland: Mules and Asses — Stocks was 8,669 An in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Mules and Asses — Stocks in Ireland, 1961–2017
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in An.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 8,669 An for mules and asses — stocks in 2017.
That represents a change of down 5.8% on the previous year and up 20.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mules and asses — stocks in Ireland peaked at 92,311 An in 1961 and was at its lowest, 4,700 An, in 2002.
Ireland ranks 79th of 125 countries on this measure, 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 Ireland, year by year
| Year | An | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 92,311 An | — |
| 1962 | 90,464 An | -2.0% |
| 1963 | 88,655 An | -2.0% |
| 1964 | 86,882 An | -2.0% |
| 1965 | 85,150 An | -2.0% |
| 1966 | 72,700 An | -14.6% |
| 1967 | 67,500 An | -7.2% |
| 1968 | 62,400 An | -7.6% |
| 1969 | 60,300 An | -3.4% |
| 1970 | 57,200 An | -5.1% |
| 1971 | 52,100 An | -8.9% |
| 1972 | 47,000 An | -9.8% |
| 1973 | 42,000 An | -10.6% |
| 1974 | 40,000 An | -4.8% |
| 1975 | 37,682 An | -5.8% |
| 1976 | 36,000 An | -4.5% |
| 1977 | 35,000 An | -2.8% |
| 1978 | 31,900 An | -8.9% |
| 1979 | 31,900 An | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 29,700 An | -6.9% |
| 1981 | 27,600 An | -7.1% |
| 1982 | 24,600 An | -10.9% |
| 1983 | 21,500 An | -12.6% |
| 1984 | 20,500 An | -4.7% |
| 1985 | 19,400 An | -5.4% |
| 1986 | 18,400 An | -5.2% |
| 1987 | 17,300 An | -6.0% |
| 1988 | 16,300 An | -5.8% |
| 1989 | 15,300 An | -6.1% |
| 1990 | 14,200 An | -7.2% |
| 1991 | 7,300 An | -48.6% |
| 1992 | 8,000 An | +9.6% |
| 1993 | 8,500 An | +6.2% |
| 1994 | 7,800 An | -8.2% |
| 1995 | 7,000 An | -10.3% |
| 1996 | 7,600 An | +8.6% |
| 1997 | 7,100 An | -6.6% |
| 1998 | 7,500 An | +5.6% |
| 1999 | 7,300 An | -2.7% |
| 2000 | 5,000 An | -31.5% |
| 2001 | 4,900 An | -2.0% |
| 2002 | 4,700 An | -4.1% |
| 2003 | 5,800 An | +23.4% |
| 2004 | 5,700 An | -1.7% |
| 2005 | 6,000 An | +5.3% |
| 2006 | 7,000 An | +16.7% |
| 2007 | 7,200 An | +2.9% |
| 2008 | 8,800 An | +22.2% |
| 2009 | 8,800 An | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 7,500 An | -14.8% |
| 2011 | 8,700 An | +16.0% |
| 2012 | 9,800 An | +12.6% |
| 2013 | 8,200 An | -16.3% |
| 2014 | 8,100 An | -1.2% |
| 2015 | 8,900 An | +9.9% |
| 2016 | 9,200 An | +3.4% |
| 2017 | 8,669 An | -5.8% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 8,669 An is above the median for high income countries, which is 6,600 An, 1.3× the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 8,669 An is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 18,498 An, 47% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Mules and Asses — Stocks in Ireland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | -48.6% | 14,200 An | 7,300 An |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 78,485 An | 60,300 An | 92,311 An | 9 |
| 1970s | 41,078 An | 31,900 An | 57,200 An | 10 |
| 1980s | 21,060 An | 15,300 An | 29,700 An | 10 |
| 1990s | 8,230 An | 7,000 An | 14,200 An | 10 |
| 2000s | 6,390 An | 4,700 An | 8,800 An | 10 |
| 2010s | 8,634 An | 7,500 An | 9,800 An | 8 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More environment data for Ireland
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 2.51 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 2.17 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.412 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.89 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -1.13 % 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 -0.0083 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mules and asses — stocks in Ireland?
- Mules and asses — stocks in Ireland was 8,669 An in 2017, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest mules and asses — stocks recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 92,311 An in 1961.
- What is the lowest mules and asses — stocks recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,700 An in 2002.
- How does Ireland rank for mules and asses — stocks?
- Ireland ranks 79th out of 125 countries with data for 2017.
- Is mules and asses — stocks rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland 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).