Lower over the period
China Wool Production per Capita moved from 295.9 Gram in 2015 to 256.8 Gram in 2024 (−13.2%), an average of −1.6% a year. The series high was 295.9 Gram in 2015 and the low 233.9 Gram in 2020.
What China Wool Production per Capita shows
China Wool Production per Capita was 256.8 Gram in 2024, down 0.6% on 2023. China’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, China’s wool production per capita showed an overall declining trend, although the indicator recovered during the later years of the period.
A 20.9% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2020) is 61.97 Gram. The sharpest single-year move was −13.5% in 2018.
Ranks 9 of 19 countries covered
Among the 19 countries in this dataset, China ranks 9 for 2024, behind New Zealand (25,011 Gram) and Uruguay (6,794 Gram). The global figure for 2024 is 207.8 Gram, so China is above it.
Full series
China 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 | 256.8 | −0.6% |
| 2023 | 258.3 | +3.4% |
| 2022 | 249.9 | +0.1% |
| 2021 | 249.7 | +6.7% |
| 2020 Trough | 233.9 | −2.4% |
| 2019 | 239.6 | −4.6% |
| 2018 | 251.3 | −13.5% |
| 2017 | 290.7 | −0.9% |
| 2016 | 293.2 | −0.9% |
| 2015Peak | 295.9 | — |
Regional context
How China compares in Asia
Wool Production per Capita by country, 2024, Gram. China is highlighted.
1Turkey963.4
2Saudi Arabia423
3China256.8
4Israel129.9
5Egypt103.5
6India23.22
7Malaysia4.74
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 unit per person in 2015 before increasing sharply to 295.91 units per person in 2016. It then declined to 293.18 in 2017 and 290.67 in 2018. A more pronounced reduction followed, with production per capita falling to 251.31 in 2019 and 239.63 in 2020. The indicator reached 233.94 in 2021, its lowest reported level after the initial 2015 observation.
From 2022 onward, China recorded a partial recovery. Wool production per capita increased to 249.72 units per person in 2022 and 249.93 in 2023. It rose further to 258.34 in 2024 before reaching 256.80 in the latest supplied observation. Despite this recovery, the indicator remained below the levels recorded during 2016–2018.
Overall, the data indicate a substantial decline from the high levels observed after 2015, followed by a moderate recovery in the later years. The movement from 295.91 in 2016 to 256.80 in the final supplied figure represents a reduction of approximately 13.2%.
Wool production per capita is useful for comparing agricultural production while accounting for population size. China’s data highlight significant changes in population-adjusted wool output and provide a basis for comparing its production profile with other Asian and global wool-producing markets. The later recovery suggests some improvement after the 2021 low, although production remained below its earlier peak.
- Indicator
- Wool Production per Capita
- Country
- China
- Region
- Asia
- 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 China 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 China Wool Production per Capita in 2024?
China Wool Production per Capita was 256.8 Gram in 2024, down 0.6% on 2023.
How has China Wool Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
China Wool Production per Capita moved from 295.9 Gram in 2015 to 256.8 Gram in 2024 (−13.2%), an average of −1.6% a year. The series high was 295.9 Gram in 2015 and the low 233.9 Gram in 2020.
Which year had the highest and lowest China Wool Production per Capita?
The highest value was 295.9 Gram in 2015 and the lowest was 233.9 Gram in 2020.
What does the China 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 China 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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