Lower over the period
Colombia Wool Production per Capita moved from 91.76 Gram in 2015 to 86.34 Gram in 2024 (−5.9%), an average of −0.7% a year. The series high was 91.76 Gram in 2015 and the low 86.06 Gram in 2021.
What Colombia Wool Production per Capita shows
Colombia Wool Production per Capita was 86.34 Gram in 2024, up 0.1% on 2023. Colombia’s wool production per capita indicator measures domestic wool production relative to population, providing a standardized measure of population-adjusted agricultural output. Between 2015 and 2024, Colombia recorded a broadly stable trend with a moderate overall decline followed by limited recovery toward the end of the period.
A 6.2% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2021) is 5.70 Gram. The sharpest single-year move was −4.5% in 2016.
Ranks 12 of 19 countries covered
Among the 19 countries in this dataset, Colombia ranks 12 for 2024, behind New Zealand (25,011 Gram) and Uruguay (6,794 Gram). The global figure for 2024 is 207.8 Gram, so Colombia is below it.
Full series
Colombia 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 | 86.34 | +0.1% |
| 2023 | 86.23 | 0% |
| 2022 | 86.22 | +0.2% |
| 2021 Trough | 86.06 | −1.9% |
| 2020 | 87.69 | 0% |
| 2019 | 87.69 | −1.3% |
| 2018 | 88.82 | −0.2% |
| 2017 | 89.00 | +1.6% |
| 2016 | 87.59 | −4.5% |
| 2015Peak | 91.76 | — |
Regional context
How Colombia compares in South America
Wool Production per Capita by country, 2024, Gram. Colombia 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 91.76 units per person in 2015 and declined to 87.59 in 2016. It then increased to 89.00 in 2017 before edging down to 88.82 in 2018 and 87.69 in 2019. The indicator remained at 87.69 units per person in 2020, showing no change between those two years.
In 2021, Colombia’s wool production per capita declined to 86.06 units per person. It then increased slightly to 86.22 in 2022 and 86.23 in 2023. A further marginal increase was recorded in 2024, when the indicator reached 86.34 units per person. These later movements indicate relative stability following the decline observed during the earlier years.
From 91.76 units per person in 2015 to 86.34 in 2024, Colombia’s wool production per capita declined by approximately 5.9%. This reduction is comparatively modest, indicating that population-adjusted wool production remained relatively stable over the reported period. The figures also show limited annual volatility compared with markets experiencing larger changes.
Wool production per capita provides a useful basis for evaluating agricultural production while accounting for population size. Colombia’s data indicate a relatively stable wool production profile with a gradual overall reduction. The indicator supports comparisons with other South American markets and provides insight into longer-term changes in population-adjusted agricultural output. Overall, Colombia experienced a moderate decline followed by stabilization in the later years of the reporting period.
- Indicator
- Wool Production per Capita
- Country
- Colombia
- 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 Colombia 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 Colombia Wool Production per Capita in 2024?
Colombia Wool Production per Capita was 86.34 Gram in 2024, up 0.1% on 2023.
How has Colombia Wool Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
Colombia Wool Production per Capita moved from 91.76 Gram in 2015 to 86.34 Gram in 2024 (−5.9%), an average of −0.7% a year. The series high was 91.76 Gram in 2015 and the low 86.06 Gram in 2021.
Which year had the highest and lowest Colombia Wool Production per Capita?
The highest value was 91.76 Gram in 2015 and the lowest was 86.06 Gram in 2021.
What does the Colombia 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 Colombia 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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