Lower over the period
North America Wool Production per Capita moved from 38.36 Gram in 2015 to 31.49 Gram in 2024 (−17.9%), an average of −2.2% a year. The series high was 38.36 Gram in 2015 and the low 31.24 Gram in 2020.
What North America Wool Production per Capita shows
North America Wool Production per Capita was 31.49 Gram in 2024, down 1.3% on 2023. North America’s wool production per capita measures the amount of wool production relative to the region’s population, providing a population-adjusted view of agricultural output. Between 2015 and 2024, the region recorded an overall decline in wool production per capita, although the indicator showed a temporary recovery after reaching a lower level in the early part of the period.
A 18.6% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2020) is 7.13 Gram. The sharpest single-year move was +6.6% in 2021.
U.S. leads the region
Within North America, U.S. has the highest value in 2024 at 32.54 Gram.
Country ranking
Wool Production per Capita by country, 2024
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Wool Production per Capita by region
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Full series
North America Wool Production per Capita by year
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| Year | Gram | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31.49 | −1.3% |
| 2023 | 31.91 | −2.3% |
| 2022 | 32.65 | −2% |
| 2021 | 33.31 | +6.6% |
| 2020 Trough | 31.24 | −2.9% |
| 2019 | 32.18 | −5% |
| 2018 | 33.88 | −2.4% |
| 2017 | 34.73 | −5.6% |
| 2016 | 36.77 | −4.1% |
| 2015Peak | 38.36 | — |
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.
North America’s wool production per capita stood at 38.36 grams per person in 2015 and declined to 36.77 grams in 2016 and 34.73 grams in 2017. The downward movement continued in 2018, when the indicator reached 33.88 grams per person, followed by a further decline to 32.18 grams in 2019. In 2020, production per capita decreased to 31.24 grams, representing the lowest level recorded during the period.
The region experienced a partial recovery in 2021, when wool production per capita increased to 33.31 grams per person. However, the indicator declined again to 32.65 grams in 2022 and 31.91 grams in 2023. It reached 31.49 grams per person in 2024, remaining below the levels recorded at the beginning of the period.
Among the major countries in the region, the U.S. recorded 37.62 grams per person in 2015 and 32.54 grams in 2024, while Canada declined from 35.91 to 29.62 grams per person. Mexico recorded a reduction from 41.09 grams in 2015 to 29.28 grams in 2024. These country-level movements contributed to the broader regional decline.
Overall, North America’s wool production per capita decreased by approximately 17.9% between 2015 and 2024. The indicator provides useful insight into changes in population-adjusted wool output and supports comparisons across countries and regions. The data indicate a gradual weakening of wool production per capita across North America, despite a temporary recovery in 2021.
- Indicator
- Wool Production per Capita
- Region
- North America
- Unit
- Gram
- Coverage
- 2015–2024, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- August 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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What is North America 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 North America Wool Production per Capita in 2024?
North America Wool Production per Capita was 31.49 Gram in 2024, down 1.3% on 2023.
How has North America Wool Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
North America Wool Production per Capita moved from 38.36 Gram in 2015 to 31.49 Gram in 2024 (−17.9%), an average of −2.2% a year. The series high was 38.36 Gram in 2015 and the low 31.24 Gram in 2020.
Which year had the highest and lowest North America Wool Production per Capita?
The highest value was 38.36 Gram in 2015 and the lowest was 31.24 Gram in 2020.
What does the North America 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 North America 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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