Falling to a series low
Africa Wool Production per Capita moved from 412.1 Gram in 2015 to 344.1 Gram in 2024 (−16.5%), an average of −2% a year. The series high was 412.1 Gram in 2015 and the low 344.1 Gram in 2024.
What Africa Wool Production per Capita shows
Africa Wool Production per Capita was 344.1 Gram in 2024, down 2.2% on 2023. Africa’s wool production per capita measures wool production relative to the region’s population, providing a population-adjusted view of agricultural output. Between 2015 and 2024, Africa recorded a consistent decline in wool production per capita, with the regional indicator decreasing throughout the reported period.
A 16.5% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2024) is 67.95 Gram. The sharpest single-year move was −3.3% in 2021.
South Africa leads the region
Within Africa, South Africa has the highest value in 2024 at 677.3 Gram.
Country ranking
Wool Production per Capita by country, 2024
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| Rank↕ | Country↕ | Share of top | Gram↕ | vs 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa | 677.3 | −1.5% |
By region
Wool Production per Capita by region
Gram, 2024. Each bar is that region's total.
Full series
Africa Wool Production per Capita by year
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Gram.
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| Year | Gram | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Trough | 344.1 | −2.2% |
| 2023 | 351.8 | −0.1% |
| 2022 | 352.1 | −1% |
| 2021 | 355.7 | −3.3% |
| 2020 | 367.8 | −0.4% |
| 2019 | 369.4 | −3% |
| 2018 | 380.7 | −2.7% |
| 2017 | 391.4 | −1.8% |
| 2016 | 398.6 | −3.3% |
| 2015Peak | 412.1 | — |
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Wool Production per Capita — Wool production per capita refers to the annual quantity of wool produced within a country divided by its population, providing a population-adjusted measure of wool production. The indicator is presented in Our World in Data as a country-level time series, allowing comparisons of wool production per person across countries and years. The selected dataset covers the period from 2015 to 2024.
The data includes wool production and population figures used to calculate wool production per capita for individual countries. The indicator covers wool classified as an agricultural product and reflects domestic production relative to the population of each country. The dataset includes annual observations for the selected countries and period and can be used to compare population-adjusted wool output across different geographic regions.
The data excludes wool imports, exports, trade values, prices, revenues, and domestic consumption. It does not measure the value of wool production or distinguish between wool produced for different end uses. The indicator also does not directly measure sheep populations, wool yields per animal, processing activity, or downstream textile production. Differences in production per capita may reflect changes in wool output, population, or both.
About this indicator
Wool Production per Capita — Wool production per capita refers to the annual quantity of wool produced within a country divided by its population, providing a population-adjusted measure of wool production. The indicator is presented in Our World in Data as a country-level time series, allowing comparisons of wool production per person across countries and years. The selected dataset covers the period from 2015 to 2024.
Africa’s wool production per capita stood at 412.07 grams per person in 2015 and declined to 398.58 grams in 2016 and 391.35 grams in 2017. The downward movement continued in 2018, when the indicator reached 380.72 grams per person, followed by a further reduction to 369.44 grams in 2019. In 2020, production per capita declined slightly to 367.78 grams.
The downward trend continued during the later years. Africa’s wool production per capita fell to 355.67 grams per person in 2021 and 352.10 grams in 2022. It remained relatively stable in 2023 at 351.82 grams before declining further to 344.12 grams in 2024. The 2024 figure represents the lowest level in the supplied regional series.
From 412.07 grams per person in 2015 to 344.12 grams in 2024, Africa’s wool production per capita declined by approximately 16.5%. The relatively consistent annual reduction indicates a sustained weakening in population-adjusted wool production rather than sharp short-term fluctuations.
South Africa is the key country represented in the supplied data, with wool production per capita declining from 877.73 grams per person in 2015 to 677.34 grams in 2024. This represents a reduction of approximately 22.8% and demonstrates a stronger decline than the broader African regional indicator.
Overall, Africa’s data indicate a gradual but persistent reduction in population-adjusted wool production over the 2015–2024 period. The indicator provides useful insight into agricultural production intensity while accounting for population size and supports comparisons between African wool-producing markets and other global regions. The continued decline through 2024 highlights a weakening trend in the region’s wool production per capita.
- Indicator
- Wool Production per Capita
- Region
- Africa
- Unit
- Gram
- Coverage
- 2015–2024, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- August 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Africa Wool Production per Capita?
Wool production per capita refers to the annual quantity of wool produced within a country divided by its population, providing a population-adjusted measure of wool production. The indicator is presented in Our World in Data as a country-level time series, allowing comparisons of wool production per person across countries and years. The selected dataset covers the period from 2015 to 2024.
What was Africa Wool Production per Capita in 2024?
Africa Wool Production per Capita was 344.1 Gram in 2024, down 2.2% on 2023.
How has Africa Wool Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
Africa Wool Production per Capita moved from 412.1 Gram in 2015 to 344.1 Gram in 2024 (−16.5%), an average of −2% a year. The series high was 412.1 Gram in 2015 and the low 344.1 Gram in 2024.
Which year had the highest and lowest Africa Wool Production per Capita?
The highest value was 412.1 Gram in 2015 and the lowest was 344.1 Gram in 2024.
What does the Africa Wool Production per Capita data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes wool production and population figures used to calculate wool production per capita for individual countries. The indicator covers wool classified as an agricultural product and reflects domestic production relative to the population of each country. The dataset includes annual observations for the selected countries and period and can be used to compare population-adjusted wool output across different geographic regions. Excluded: The data excludes wool imports, exports, trade values, prices, revenues, and domestic consumption. It does not measure the value of wool production or distinguish between wool produced for different end uses. The indicator also does not directly measure sheep populations, wool yields per animal, processing activity, or downstream textile production. Differences in production per capita may reflect changes in wool output, population, or both.
Where does the Africa Wool Production per Capita data come from?
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?tab=table&time=2015..2024&Food=Wool&Metric=Production&Per+capita=true&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls). It covers 2015–2024 and is reported in Gram.
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