Lower over the period
India Wool Production per Capita moved from 32.83 Gram in 2015 to 23.22 Gram in 2024 (−29.3%), an average of −3.8% a year. The series high was 32.83 Gram in 2015 and the low 23.09 Gram in 2022.
What India Wool Production per Capita shows
India Wool Production per Capita was 23.22 Gram in 2024, down 0.7% on 2023. India’s wool production per capita indicator measures domestic wool production relative to population, providing a population-adjusted view of agricultural output and changes in wool production intensity. Between 2015 and 2024, India recorded an overall downward trend in wool production per capita, with the indicator declining steadily across most of the period.
A 29.7% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2022) is 9.74 Gram. The sharpest single-year move was −11.6% in 2022.
Ranks 17 of 19 countries covered
Among the 19 countries in this dataset, India ranks 17 for 2024, behind New Zealand (25,011 Gram) and Uruguay (6,794 Gram). The global figure for 2024 is 207.8 Gram, so India is below it.
Full series
India 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 | 23.22 | −0.7% |
| 2023 | 23.37 | +1.2% |
| 2022 Trough | 23.09 | −11.6% |
| 2021 | 26.11 | −0.4% |
| 2020 | 26.21 | −0.8% |
| 2019 | 26.42 | −10.1% |
| 2018 | 29.39 | −3.7% |
| 2017 | 30.52 | −5.7% |
| 2016 | 32.37 | −1.4% |
| 2015Peak | 32.83 | — |
Regional context
How India compares in Asia
Wool Production per Capita by country, 2024, Gram. India 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 32.83 units per person in 2016. It then declined to 32.37 in 2017 and 30.52 in 2018. The downward movement continued through 2019 and 2020, when production per capita fell to 29.39 and 26.42 units per person, respectively. The indicator reached 26.21 in 2021 and declined further to 26.11 in 2022.
A further reduction was recorded in 2023, when India’s wool production per capita fell to 23.09 units per person. The indicator then increased slightly to 23.37 in 2024 before declining again to 23.22 in the final supplied observation. This limited recovery did not reverse the broader downward trend observed since 2016.
Overall, the data show a substantial reduction in population-adjusted wool production from the high level recorded in 2016. From 32.83 units per person in 2016 to 23.22 in the final supplied figure, the indicator declined by approximately 29.3%. The trend indicates a sustained weakening in wool production per capita over the period.
This indicator supports comparisons of India’s wool production with other agricultural markets while accounting for population differences. It provides useful insight into changes in population-adjusted wool output and the longer-term direction of India’s wool production profil
- Indicator
- Wool Production per Capita
- Country
- India
- 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 India 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 India Wool Production per Capita in 2024?
India Wool Production per Capita was 23.22 Gram in 2024, down 0.7% on 2023.
How has India Wool Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
India Wool Production per Capita moved from 32.83 Gram in 2015 to 23.22 Gram in 2024 (−29.3%), an average of −3.8% a year. The series high was 32.83 Gram in 2015 and the low 23.09 Gram in 2022.
Which year had the highest and lowest India Wool Production per Capita?
The highest value was 32.83 Gram in 2015 and the lowest was 23.09 Gram in 2022.
What does the India 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 India 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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