Broadly stable
Italy Silk Production per capita moved from 0.198 Gram in 2015 to 0.199 Gram in 2017 (+0.3%), an average of +0.2% a year. The series high was 0.199 Gram in 2017 and the low 0.198 Gram in 2015.
What Italy Silk Production per capita shows
Italy Silk Production per capita was 0.199 Gram in 2017, up 0.1% on 2016. Italy’s silk production per capita showed a gradual and consistent upward trend between 2015 and 2017. The indicator increased from 198.10 milligrams per person in 2015 to 198.42 milligrams in 2016 and reached 198.71 milligrams in 2017.
A 0.3% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2017) and low (2015) is 0.000607 Gram. The sharpest single-year move was +0.2% in 2016.
Ranks 14 of 20 countries covered
Among the 20 countries in this dataset, Italy ranks 14 for 2017, behind China (100.5 Gram) and India (22.32 Gram). The global figure for 2017 is 23.32 Gram, so Italy is below it.
Full series
Italy Silk 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2017Peak | 0.199 | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 0.198 | +0.2% |
| 2015 Trough | 0.198 | — |
Regional context
How Italy compares across countries
Silk Production per capita by country, 2017, Gram. Italy is highlighted.
1China100.5
2India22.32
3Tajikistan19.01
4Thailand9.56
5Kyrgyzstan7.99
6Vietnam5.46
7Brazil2.93
14Italy0.199
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Silk Production per capita — Silk Production Per capita refers to the annual quantity of silk produced divided by the total population of a country or region, measured on a per-person basis. This indicator represents the average amount of silk production attributable to each individual within a population during a specific year. The data provides country-level and regional comparisons of silk production intensity and is useful for analysing trends in sericulture, agricultural productivity, and the contribution of silk-related activities to the agricultural sector. The indicator is presented as a time series, allowing analysis of changes in silk production per person over the selected period.
The data includes the production of silk derived from sericulture activities, including silk obtained through silkworm farming and related agricultural production processes. The indicator covers annual silk production quantities adjusted according to population size to calculate per capita values. The dataset includes country-wise production estimates and historical trends, enabling comparisons between regions and countries. It reflects changes in silk production capacity, agricultural practices, technological improvements, and the role of silk production within rural economies and traditional agricultural systems.
The data excludes silk products after processing, such as silk textiles, garments, fabrics, and other manufactured silk-based goods. It does not measure silk consumption, imports, exports, trade values, market prices, or economic contribution from the textile industry. The indicator does not represent individual household production or income generated from silk activities. Differences may occur due to variations in production estimation methods, population estimates, reporting coverage, and data availability across countries. The indicator measures production output per person only and does not capture productivity efficiency, quality differences, or environmental impacts associated with silk production.
About this indicator
Silk Production per capita — Silk Production Per capita refers to the annual quantity of silk produced divided by the total population of a country or region, measured on a per-person basis. This indicator represents the average amount of silk production attributable to each individual within a population during a specific year. The data provides country-level and regional comparisons of silk production intensity and is useful for analysing trends in sericulture, agricultural productivity, and the contribution of silk-related activities to the agricultural sector. The indicator is presented as a time series, allowing analysis of changes in silk production per person over the selected period.
Over the three-year period, silk production per capita rose by 0.61 milligrams, representing a modest overall increase of approximately 0.31%. The year-on-year growth was limited but positive, indicating relative stability in Italy’s silk production when adjusted for changes in population.
The increase from 2015 to 2016 was 0.32 milligrams per person, followed by a further increase of 0.29 milligrams between 2016 and 2017. Although the annual changes were small, the continuous upward movement suggests that Italy maintained a stable level of silk production relative to its population. The absence of a decline during the period indicates consistency in the country’s sericulture-related production activities.
Silk production per capita measures the annual quantity of silk produced in relation to the total population. It provides an average production value per person and supports comparisons across years and countries with different population sizes. However, the indicator does not represent the amount of silk produced or consumed by an individual. Instead, it is a population-adjusted measure of national production.
Italy’s gradual increase may reflect stable production capacity, continued agricultural activity, and relatively limited changes in silk output or population during the period. The indicator does not include processed silk products, textiles, garments, trade values, market prices, or silk consumption. Overall, Italy’s silk production per capita remained stable and recorded a slight upward trend between 2015 and 2017.
- Indicator
- Silk Production per capita
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Europe
- Unit
- Gram
- Coverage
- 2015–2017, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Italy Silk Production per capita?
Silk Production Per capita refers to the annual quantity of silk produced divided by the total population of a country or region, measured on a per-person basis. This indicator represents the average amount of silk production attributable to each individual within a population during a specific year. The data provides country-level and regional comparisons of silk production intensity and is useful for analysing trends in sericulture, agricultural productivity, and the contribution of silk-related activities to the agricultural sector. The indicator is presented as a time series, allowing analysis of changes in silk production per person over the selected period.
What was Italy Silk Production per capita in 2017?
Italy Silk Production per capita was 0.199 Gram in 2017, up 0.1% on 2016.
How has Italy Silk Production per capita changed between 2015 and 2017?
Italy Silk Production per capita moved from 0.198 Gram in 2015 to 0.199 Gram in 2017 (+0.3%), an average of +0.2% a year. The series high was 0.199 Gram in 2017 and the low 0.198 Gram in 2015.
Which year had the highest and lowest Italy Silk Production per capita?
The highest value was 0.199 Gram in 2017 and the lowest was 0.198 Gram in 2015.
What does the Italy Silk Production per capita data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes the production of silk derived from sericulture activities, including silk obtained through silkworm farming and related agricultural production processes. The indicator covers annual silk production quantities adjusted according to population size to calculate per capita values. The dataset includes country-wise production estimates and historical trends, enabling comparisons between regions and countries. It reflects changes in silk production capacity, agricultural practices, technological improvements, and the role of silk production within rural economies and traditional agricultural systems. Excluded: The data excludes silk products after processing, such as silk textiles, garments, fabrics, and other manufactured silk-based goods. It does not measure silk consumption, imports, exports, trade values, market prices, or economic contribution from the textile industry. The indicator does not represent individual household production or income generated from silk activities. Differences may occur due to variations in production estimation methods, population estimates, reporting coverage, and data availability across countries. The indicator measures production output per person only and does not capture productivity efficiency, quality differences, or environmental impacts associated with silk production.
Where does the Italy Silk 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..2023&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls&Food=Silk&Metric=Production&Per+capita=true). It covers 2015–2017 and is reported in Gram.
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