Falling to a series low
Argentina Wool Production per Capita moved from 1,058 Gram in 2015 to 701.2 Gram in 2024 (−33.7%), an average of −4.5% a year. The series high was 1,058 Gram in 2015 and the low 701.2 Gram in 2024.
What Argentina Wool Production per Capita shows
Argentina Wool Production per Capita was 701.2 Gram in 2024, down 6.2% on 2023. Argentina’s wool production per capita indicator measures domestic wool production relative to the country’s population, providing a population-adjusted measure of agricultural output. Between 2015 and 2024, Argentina recorded a clear overall decline in wool production per capita, with the indicator decreasing consistently despite some short-term fluctuations.
A 33.7% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2024) is 356.9 Gram. The sharpest single-year move was −8.1% in 2016.
Ranks 5 of 19 countries covered
Among the 19 countries in this dataset, Argentina ranks 5 for 2024, behind New Zealand (25,011 Gram) and Uruguay (6,794 Gram). The global figure for 2024 is 207.8 Gram, so Argentina is above it.
Full series
Argentina 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 | 701.2 | −6.2% |
| 2023 | 747.4 | −7.3% |
| 2022 | 806.5 | −8% |
| 2021 | 877.1 | −2.6% |
| 2020 | 900.1 | −3.6% |
| 2019 | 933.9 | +3.2% |
| 2018 | 905.3 | −5.4% |
| 2017 | 957.4 | −1.6% |
| 2016 | 972.7 | −8.1% |
| 2015Peak | 1,058 | — |
Regional context
How Argentina compares in South America
Wool Production per Capita by country, 2024, Gram. Argentina is highlighted.
1Uruguay6,794
2Argentina701.2
3Chile303
4Colombia86.34
5Brazil35.25
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.
The indicator stood at 1,058.03 units per person in 2015 before declining to 972.66 in 2016 and 957.35 in 2017. The downward movement continued in 2018, when production per capita reached 905.25 units per person. In 2019, the indicator recovered slightly to 933.88 before declining again to 900.09 in 2020.
Argentina’s wool production per capita continued to decline in the following years, reaching 877.07 units per person in 2021 and 806.53 in 2022. The indicator fell further to 747.37 in 2023 and 701.15 in 2024. The final figure represents the lowest reported level in the supplied series.
From 1,058.03 units per person in 2015 to 701.15 in 2024, Argentina’s wool production per capita declined by approximately 33.7%. This substantial reduction indicates a significant weakening in population-adjusted wool production over the decade. Although a temporary increase occurred in 2019, it did not alter the broader downward trajectory.
Wool production per capita provides a useful indicator for evaluating Argentina’s agricultural production while accounting for population size. The country’s figures highlight a relatively high population-adjusted wool production level compared with many other markets, but also demonstrate a considerable decline over time. The data support comparisons with other South American wool-producing economies and provide insight into longer-term changes in Argentina’s agricultural production profile and wool output intensity.
- Indicator
- Wool Production per Capita
- Country
- Argentina
- Region
- South America
- 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 Argentina 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 Argentina Wool Production per Capita in 2024?
Argentina Wool Production per Capita was 701.2 Gram in 2024, down 6.2% on 2023.
How has Argentina Wool Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
Argentina Wool Production per Capita moved from 1,058 Gram in 2015 to 701.2 Gram in 2024 (−33.7%), an average of −4.5% a year. The series high was 1,058 Gram in 2015 and the low 701.2 Gram in 2024.
Which year had the highest and lowest Argentina Wool Production per Capita?
The highest value was 1,058 Gram in 2015 and the lowest was 701.2 Gram in 2024.
What does the Argentina 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 Argentina 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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