Broadly stable
Netherlands Wool Production per Capita moved from 187 Gram in 2015 to 184.3 Gram in 2017 (−1.4%), an average of −0.7% a year. The series high was 187 Gram in 2015 and the low 184.3 Gram in 2017.
What Netherlands Wool Production per Capita shows
Netherlands Wool Production per Capita was 184.3 Gram in 2017, down 0.3% on 2016. The Netherlands’ wool production per capita indicator measures domestic wool production relative to population, providing a standardized basis for assessing changes in population-adjusted wool output and supporting comparisons across European agricultural markets. The supplied figures show a sharp increase between 2015 and 2016, followed by a moderate decline through 2018.
A 1.4% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2017) is 2.64 Gram. The sharpest single-year move was −1.1% in 2016.
Ranks 12 of 27 countries covered
Among the 27 countries in this dataset, Netherlands ranks 12 for 2017, behind New Zealand (31,308 Gram) and Uruguay (7,525 Gram). The global figure for 2017 is 260.2 Gram, so Netherlands is below it.
Full series
Netherlands 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 | 184.3 | −0.3% |
| 2016 | 184.9 | −1.1% |
| 2015Peak | 187 | — |
Regional context
How Netherlands compares in Europe
Wool Production per Capita by country, 2017, Gram. Netherlands 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.
In 2015, the indicator was recorded at 1 unit per person. It increased substantially to 186.97 units per person in 2016, making 2016 the highest reported year in the available data. Wool production per capita then declined to 184.93 units per person in 2017 and decreased further to 184.34 units per person in 2018.
The movement from 186.97 units per person in 2016 to 184.34 in 2018 represents a decline of approximately 1.4%. This relatively small reduction indicates that, despite the decrease following the 2016 peak, population-adjusted wool production remained comparatively stable during the final two years of the available observations. The limited annual change suggests that the reported production level remained broadly consistent after the initial adjustment.
Wool production per capita provides a useful measure for comparing agricultural production across countries while accounting for differences in population size. For the Netherlands, the available figures indicate a pronounced increase at the beginning of the period followed by a modest downward adjustment. This provides useful context for evaluating the country’s wool production profile and comparing it with other European agricultural markets.
The supplied dataset does not contain values for 2019–2024. Therefore, the figures available should not be interpreted as a complete ten-year trend. Additional annual observations are required to evaluate developments after 2018 and determine whether the observed decline continued or stabilized. Based on the available data, the Netherlands recorded a high population-adjusted wool production level after 2015, followed by limited decreases through 2018.
- Indicator
- Wool Production per Capita
- Country
- Netherlands
- 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 Netherlands 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 Netherlands Wool Production per Capita in 2017?
Netherlands Wool Production per Capita was 184.3 Gram in 2017, down 0.3% on 2016.
How has Netherlands Wool Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2017?
Netherlands Wool Production per Capita moved from 187 Gram in 2015 to 184.3 Gram in 2017 (−1.4%), an average of −0.7% a year. The series high was 187 Gram in 2015 and the low 184.3 Gram in 2017.
Which year had the highest and lowest Netherlands Wool Production per Capita?
The highest value was 187 Gram in 2015 and the lowest was 184.3 Gram in 2017.
What does the Netherlands 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 Netherlands 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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