Falling to a series low
Brazil Wool Production per Capita moved from 54.17 Gram in 2015 to 35.25 Gram in 2024 (−34.9%), an average of −4.7% a year. The series high was 54.17 Gram in 2015 and the low 35.25 Gram in 2024.
What Brazil Wool Production per Capita shows
Brazil Wool Production per Capita was 35.25 Gram in 2024, down 12.9% on 2023. Brazil’s wool production per capita indicator measures domestic wool production relative to population, providing a standardized view of population-adjusted agricultural output. Between 2015 and 2024, Brazil experienced an overall decline in wool production per capita, although the indicator showed a partial recovery during the middle and later years.
A 34.9% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2024) is 18.92 Gram. The sharpest single-year move was −12.9% in 2024.
Ranks 13 of 19 countries covered
Among the 19 countries in this dataset, Brazil ranks 13 for 2024, behind New Zealand (25,011 Gram) and Uruguay (6,794 Gram). The global figure for 2024 is 207.8 Gram, so Brazil is below it.
Full series
Brazil 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 | 35.25 | −12.9% |
| 2023 | 40.48 | −4.2% |
| 2022 | 42.25 | +6.7% |
| 2021 | 39.60 | +3.5% |
| 2020 | 38.26 | −5.3% |
| 2019 | 40.39 | −4.1% |
| 2018 | 42.12 | −7.9% |
| 2017 | 45.73 | −4.7% |
| 2016 | 48.01 | −11.4% |
| 2015Peak | 54.17 | — |
Regional context
How Brazil compares in South America
Wool Production per Capita by country, 2024, Gram. Brazil 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 54.17 units per person in 2015 before declining to 48.01 in 2016 and 45.73 in 2017. The downward movement continued to 42.12 in 2018 and 40.39 in 2019. In 2020, wool production per capita fell further to 38.26 units per person, representing the lowest reported level up to that point.
A recovery occurred in 2021, when the indicator increased to 39.60 units per person, followed by a stronger increase to 42.25 in 2022. However, production per capita declined again to 40.48 in 2023 and 35.25 in 2024. The final figure therefore represented a substantial reduction compared with the beginning of the period.
From 54.17 units per person in 2015 to 35.25 in 2024, Brazil’s wool production per capita declined by approximately 34.9%. The data indicate that although the sector experienced temporary improvements after 2020, these gains were not sustained through the end of the reported period.
Wool production per capita provides a useful basis for evaluating agricultural output while accounting for population size. Brazil’s figures show a clear long-term decline accompanied by short-term fluctuations. The indicator supports comparisons with other South American wool-producing markets and provides insight into changes in Brazil’s population-adjusted agricultural production. Overall, the data indicate that wool production per capita was considerably lower in 2024 than in 2015, despite intermittent recoveries during the period.
- Indicator
- Wool Production per Capita
- Country
- Brazil
- 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 Brazil 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 Brazil Wool Production per Capita in 2024?
Brazil Wool Production per Capita was 35.25 Gram in 2024, down 12.9% on 2023.
How has Brazil Wool Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
Brazil Wool Production per Capita moved from 54.17 Gram in 2015 to 35.25 Gram in 2024 (−34.9%), an average of −4.7% a year. The series high was 54.17 Gram in 2015 and the low 35.25 Gram in 2024.
Which year had the highest and lowest Brazil Wool Production per Capita?
The highest value was 54.17 Gram in 2015 and the lowest was 35.25 Gram in 2024.
What does the Brazil 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 Brazil 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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