Falling to a series low
Malaysia Wool Production per Capita moved from 5.06 Gram in 2015 to 4.74 Gram in 2024 (−6.2%), an average of −0.7% a year. The series high was 5.08 Gram in 2016 and the low 4.74 Gram in 2024.
What Malaysia Wool Production per Capita shows
Malaysia Wool Production per Capita was 4.74 Gram in 2024, down 2.3% on 2023. Malaysia’s wool production per capita indicator measures domestic wool production relative to the country’s population, providing a standardized measure of population-adjusted agricultural output. Between 2015 and 2024, Malaysia recorded a relatively stable but gradually declining trend in wool production per capita, with only minor fluctuations during the period.
A 6.6% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2016) and low (2024) is 0.335 Gram. The sharpest single-year move was −2.3% in 2024.
Ranks 19 of 19 countries covered
Among the 19 countries in this dataset, Malaysia ranks 19 for 2024, behind New Zealand (25,011 Gram) and Uruguay (6,794 Gram). The global figure for 2024 is 207.8 Gram, so Malaysia is below it.
Full series
Malaysia 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 Trough | 4.74 | −2.3% |
| 2023 | 4.86 | −0.6% |
| 2022 | 4.88 | +0.1% |
| 2021 | 4.88 | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 4.85 | −0.8% |
| 2019 | 4.89 | −1.3% |
| 2018 | 4.95 | −1.3% |
| 2017 | 5.02 | −1.2% |
| 2016Peak | 5.08 | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 5.06 | — |
Regional context
How Malaysia compares in Asia
Wool Production per Capita by country, 2024, Gram. Malaysia 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 to 5.06 units per person in 2016. It rose slightly again to 5.08 in 2017 before declining to 5.02 in 2018. The downward movement continued through the following years, with production per capita reaching 4.95 in 2019, 4.89 in 2020, and 4.85 in 2021.
A small recovery was recorded in 2022, when the indicator increased to 4.88 units per person. It remained at 4.88 in 2023 before declining to 4.86 in 2024 and 4.74 in the final supplied observation. These movements indicate limited annual volatility, with the overall trend remaining moderately downward after the 2017 high.
The highest reported level was 5.08 units per person in 2017, while the lowest was 4.74 in the final supplied observation. From the 2017 peak to the final figure, wool production per capita declined by approximately 6.7%. This represents a relatively modest reduction compared with countries showing sharper changes during the same period.
Wool production per capita provides a useful basis for evaluating agricultural output while accounting for population size. Malaysia’s data indicate a comparatively stable wool production profile, with gradual reductions rather than major year-to-year changes. The indicator can also support comparisons with other Asian markets and help assess longer-term movements in population-adjusted agricultural production.
- Indicator
- Wool Production per Capita
- Country
- Malaysia
- 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 Malaysia 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 Malaysia Wool Production per Capita in 2024?
Malaysia Wool Production per Capita was 4.74 Gram in 2024, down 2.3% on 2023.
How has Malaysia Wool Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
Malaysia Wool Production per Capita moved from 5.06 Gram in 2015 to 4.74 Gram in 2024 (−6.2%), an average of −0.7% a year. The series high was 5.08 Gram in 2016 and the low 4.74 Gram in 2024.
Which year had the highest and lowest Malaysia Wool Production per Capita?
The highest value was 5.08 Gram in 2016 and the lowest was 4.74 Gram in 2024.
What does the Malaysia 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 Malaysia 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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