Falling to a series low
Australia Wool Production per Capita moved from 15.19 Gram in 2015 to 10.52 Gram in 2024 (−30.8%), an average of −4% a year. The series high was 15.36 Gram in 2018 and the low 10.52 Gram in 2024.
What Australia Wool Production per Capita shows
Australia Wool Production per Capita was 10.52 Gram in 2024, down 12.5% on 2023. Australia’s wool production per capita indicator measures domestic wool production relative to population, providing a population-adjusted measure of agricultural output. Between 2015 and 2024, Australia recorded an overall decline in wool production per capita, although the indicator experienced several fluctuations throughout the period.
A 31.5% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2018) and low (2024) is 4.85 Gram. The sharpest single-year move was +21.8% in 2021.
Ranks 18 of 19 countries covered
Among the 19 countries in this dataset, Australia ranks 18 for 2024, behind New Zealand (25,011 Gram) and Uruguay (6,794 Gram). The global figure for 2024 is 207.8 Gram, so Australia is below it.
Full series
Australia 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 | 10.52 | −12.5% |
| 2023 | 12.02 | −4% |
| 2022 | 12.52 | −6.8% |
| 2021 | 13.43 | +21.8% |
| 2020 | 11.02 | −14.5% |
| 2019 | 12.90 | −16.1% |
| 2018Peak | 15.36 | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 15.24 | +4.5% |
| 2016 | 14.59 | −4% |
| 2015 | 15.19 | — |
Regional context
How Australia compares across countries
Wool Production per Capita by country, 2024, Gram. Australia is highlighted.
1New Zealand25,011
2Uruguay6,794
3UK991.1
4Turkey963.4
5Argentina701.2
6South Africa677.3
7Saudi Arabia423
18Australia10.52
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 15.2 units per person in 2015 and declined slightly to 14.6 in 2016. It then recovered to 15.2 in 2017 and increased further to 15.4 in 2018, which was the highest reported level during the period. A significant decline followed, with production per capita falling to 12.9 in 2019 and 11.0 in 2020.
Australia recorded a partial recovery in 2021, when wool production per capita increased to 13.4 units per person. However, this improvement was not sustained. The indicator declined to 12.5 in 2022, 12.0 in 2023, and 10.5 in 2024. The 2024 figure represents the lowest reported level in the supplied 2015–2024 series.
From 15.2 units per person in 2015 to 10.5 in 2024, Australia’s wool production per capita declined by approximately 30.9%. The decline was particularly notable after the 2018 peak, with production per capita remaining below 13 units during 2022–2024.
Wool production per capita is useful for evaluating agricultural production while accounting for population differences. Australia’s data indicate a fluctuating but broadly downward trend in population-adjusted wool output. The temporary recovery in 2021 did not reverse the longer-term decline, and the final figure was considerably below the levels recorded during the earlier years. The indicator therefore highlights a notable weakening in Australia’s population-adjusted wool production over the reported period.
- Indicator
- Wool Production per Capita
- Country
- Australia
- Region
- Oceania
- 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 Australia 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 Australia Wool Production per Capita in 2024?
Australia Wool Production per Capita was 10.52 Gram in 2024, down 12.5% on 2023.
How has Australia Wool Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
Australia Wool Production per Capita moved from 15.19 Gram in 2015 to 10.52 Gram in 2024 (−30.8%), an average of −4% a year. The series high was 15.36 Gram in 2018 and the low 10.52 Gram in 2024.
Which year had the highest and lowest Australia Wool Production per Capita?
The highest value was 15.36 Gram in 2018 and the lowest was 10.52 Gram in 2024.
What does the Australia 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 Australia 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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