Falling to a series low
Chile Wool Production per Capita moved from 387.3 Gram in 2015 to 303 Gram in 2024 (−21.8%), an average of −2.7% a year. The series high was 408.6 Gram in 2016 and the low 303 Gram in 2024.
What Chile Wool Production per Capita shows
Chile Wool Production per Capita was 303 Gram in 2024, down 5.3% on 2023. Chile’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, Chile recorded an overall decline in wool production per capita, despite a temporary increase during the second year of the period.
A 25.9% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2016) and low (2024) is 105.6 Gram. The sharpest single-year move was −5.8% in 2018.
Ranks 8 of 19 countries covered
Among the 19 countries in this dataset, Chile ranks 8 for 2024, behind New Zealand (25,011 Gram) and Uruguay (6,794 Gram). The global figure for 2024 is 207.8 Gram, so Chile is above it.
Full series
Chile 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 | 303 | −5.3% |
| 2023 | 320 | −4.3% |
| 2022 | 334.3 | −4.4% |
| 2021 | 349.8 | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 348.5 | −5% |
| 2019 | 366.8 | −0.1% |
| 2018 | 367.3 | −5.8% |
| 2017 | 390 | −4.5% |
| 2016Peak | 408.6 | +5.5% |
| 2015 | 387.3 | — |
Regional context
How Chile compares in South America
Wool Production per Capita by country, 2024, Gram. Chile 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 387.34 units per person in 2015 before increasing to 408.58 in 2016, which was the highest reported level in the supplied series. It then declined to 390.02 in 2017 and 367.32 in 2018. Production per capita remained relatively close to this level in 2019, reaching 366.79 units per person, before falling to 348.48 in 2020.
A small recovery occurred in 2021, when the indicator increased to 349.78 units per person. However, the downward movement resumed in 2022, when production per capita fell to 334.34. It then declined further to 320.04 in 2023 and 302.97 in 2024, the lowest reported level in the period.
From 387.34 units per person in 2015 to 302.97 in 2024, Chile’s wool production per capita declined by approximately 21.8%. Despite the increase recorded in 2016, the overall trend indicates a sustained reduction in population-adjusted wool output during the subsequent years.
Wool production per capita is useful for comparing agricultural production while accounting for differences in population size. Chile’s data indicate a clear long-term decline with limited temporary recoveries. The indicator provides insight into changes in Chile’s wool production profile and supports comparisons with other South American agricultural markets. Overall, the figures show that population-adjusted wool production weakened substantially between 2015 and 2024, with the final value significantly below the 2016 peak.
- Indicator
- Wool Production per Capita
- Country
- Chile
- 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 Chile 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 Chile Wool Production per Capita in 2024?
Chile Wool Production per Capita was 303 Gram in 2024, down 5.3% on 2023.
How has Chile Wool Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
Chile Wool Production per Capita moved from 387.3 Gram in 2015 to 303 Gram in 2024 (−21.8%), an average of −2.7% a year. The series high was 408.6 Gram in 2016 and the low 303 Gram in 2024.
Which year had the highest and lowest Chile Wool Production per Capita?
The highest value was 408.6 Gram in 2016 and the lowest was 303 Gram in 2024.
What does the Chile 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 Chile 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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