Broadly stable
Finland Wool Production per Capita moved from 14.24 Gram in 2015 to 14.03 Gram in 2017 (−1.5%), an average of −0.7% a year. The series high was 14.24 Gram in 2015 and the low 14.03 Gram in 2017.
What Finland Wool Production per Capita shows
Finland Wool Production per Capita was 14.03 Gram in 2017, down 1.1% on 2016. Finland’s wool production per capita indicator measures domestic wool production relative to the country’s population, providing a population-adjusted measure of agricultural output and a consistent basis for comparing wool production across European countries. The supplied data show a sharp increase between 2015 and 2016, followed by a gradual decline through 2018.
A 1.5% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2017) is 0.207 Gram. The sharpest single-year move was −1.1% in 2017.
Ranks 26 of 27 countries covered
Among the 27 countries in this dataset, Finland ranks 26 for 2017, behind New Zealand (31,308 Gram) and Uruguay (7,525 Gram). The global figure for 2017 is 260.2 Gram, so Finland is below it.
Full series
Finland 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 | 14.03 | −1.1% |
| 2016 | 14.19 | −0.4% |
| 2015Peak | 14.24 | — |
Regional context
How Finland compares in Europe
Wool Production per Capita by country, 2017, Gram. Finland is highlighted.
1UK1,038
2Spain486.2
3France218.7
4Netherlands184.3
5Germany149.3
6Italy120.2
7Denmark28.54
9Finland14.03
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 to 14.24 units per person in 2016. It then declined slightly to 14.19 units per person in 2017 and decreased further to 14.03 units per person in 2018. The highest reported level in the available data was therefore recorded in 2016.
From 2016 to 2018, Finland’s wool production per capita declined by approximately 1.5%, indicating a relatively modest reduction after the initial increase. The year-to-year changes during this period were limited, with the indicator remaining close to 14 units per person. This suggests comparatively stable population-adjusted wool production during the available 2016–2018 observations. The gradual movement also indicates that changes after the 2016 peak were relatively limited.
The wool production per capita indicator is useful for evaluating agricultural output while accounting for population size. It enables Finland’s wool production profile to be compared with other European countries using a consistent population-adjusted measure. The available figures indicate a pronounced increase from the 2015 observation, followed by a gradual moderation.
The supplied dataset does not include figures for 2019–2024. As a result, the complete ten-year trend cannot be established from the information provided. Additional annual data would be necessary to determine whether the decline after 2016 continued, stabilized, or reversed during the later years. Based on the available observations, Finland experienced an initial increase followed by a small but consistent decline in wool production per capita through 2018.
- Indicator
- Wool Production per Capita
- Country
- Finland
- 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 Finland 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 Finland Wool Production per Capita in 2017?
Finland Wool Production per Capita was 14.03 Gram in 2017, down 1.1% on 2016.
How has Finland Wool Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2017?
Finland Wool Production per Capita moved from 14.24 Gram in 2015 to 14.03 Gram in 2017 (−1.5%), an average of −0.7% a year. The series high was 14.24 Gram in 2015 and the low 14.03 Gram in 2017.
Which year had the highest and lowest Finland Wool Production per Capita?
The highest value was 14.24 Gram in 2015 and the lowest was 14.03 Gram in 2017.
What does the Finland 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 Finland 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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