Falling to a series low
Denmark Wool Production per Capita moved from 29.19 Gram in 2015 to 28.54 Gram in 2017 (−2.2%), an average of −1.1% a year. The series high was 29.19 Gram in 2015 and the low 28.54 Gram in 2017.
What Denmark Wool Production per Capita shows
Denmark Wool Production per Capita was 28.54 Gram in 2017, down 1.9% on 2016. Denmark’s wool production per capita indicator measures wool production relative to the country’s population, providing a population-adjusted measure of agricultural output and enabling comparisons with other European wool-producing markets. According to the supplied figures, Denmark experienced a substantial increase in wool production per capita between 2015 and 2016, followed by a gradual decline through 2018.
A 2.2% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2017) is 0.652 Gram. The sharpest single-year move was −1.9% in 2017.
Ranks 23 of 27 countries covered
Among the 27 countries in this dataset, Denmark ranks 23 for 2017, behind New Zealand (31,308 Gram) and Uruguay (7,525 Gram). The global figure for 2017 is 260.2 Gram, so Denmark is below it.
Full series
Denmark 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Trough | 28.54 | −1.9% |
| 2016 | 29.08 | −0.4% |
| 2015Peak | 29.19 | — |
Regional context
How Denmark compares in Europe
Wool Production per Capita by country, 2017, Gram. Denmark is highlighted.
1UK1,038
2Spain486.2
3France218.7
4Netherlands184.3
5Germany149.3
6Italy120.2
7Denmark28.54
8Sweden14.51
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 was recorded at 1 unit per person in 2015 before increasing sharply to 29.19 units per person in 2016. It then declined slightly to 29.08 units per person in 2017 and decreased further to 28.54 units per person in 2018. The highest reported value in the available data was therefore recorded in 2016.
Between 2016 and 2018, Denmark’s wool production per capita decreased by approximately 2.2%, indicating a relatively moderate reduction after the initial increase. The difference between the 2017 and 2018 figures was also limited, suggesting that population-adjusted wool production remained relatively stable during the latter part of the available period. The overall movement indicates a gradual moderation rather than a sharp decline following the 2016 peak.
The indicator provides a useful framework for evaluating wool production independently of population size and comparing Denmark with other European agricultural markets. The available data suggest that Denmark experienced a sharp change between 2015 and 2016, followed by a gradual moderation in population-adjusted wool output.
However, the figures supplied do not include observations for 2019–2024. Consequently, the available data cannot establish the complete 2015–2024 trend. Additional annual observations would be needed to assess whether the decline after 2016 continued, stabilized, or changed direction in subsequent years. Based on the reported figures, Denmark’s wool production per capita showed an initial increase followed by a modest downward movement through 2018.
- Indicator
- Wool Production per Capita
- Country
- Denmark
- Region
- Europe
- Unit
- Gram
- Coverage
- 2015–2017, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- August 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Denmark 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 Denmark Wool Production per Capita in 2017?
Denmark Wool Production per Capita was 28.54 Gram in 2017, down 1.9% on 2016.
How has Denmark Wool Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2017?
Denmark Wool Production per Capita moved from 29.19 Gram in 2015 to 28.54 Gram in 2017 (−2.2%), an average of −1.1% a year. The series high was 29.19 Gram in 2015 and the low 28.54 Gram in 2017.
Which year had the highest and lowest Denmark Wool Production per Capita?
The highest value was 29.19 Gram in 2015 and the lowest was 28.54 Gram in 2017.
What does the Denmark 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 Denmark 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 2015–2017 and is reported in Gram.
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