Falling to a series low
Oceania Wool Production per Capita moved from 17,910 Gram in 2015 to 12,715 Gram in 2024 (−29%), an average of −3.7% a year. The series high was 17,910 Gram in 2015 and the low 12,715 Gram in 2024.
What Oceania Wool Production per Capita shows
Oceania Wool Production per Capita was 12,715 Gram in 2024, down 10.5% on 2023. Oceania’s wool production per capita measures 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, with the indicator falling substantially from the levels observed at the beginning of the period.
A 29% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2024) is 5,195 Gram. The sharpest single-year move was +13% in 2021.
New Zealand leads the region
Within Oceania, New Zealand has the highest value in 2024 at 25,011 Gram.
Country ranking
Wool Production per Capita by country, 2024
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| Rank↕ | Country↕ | Share of top | Gram↕ | vs 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Zealand | 25,011 | −1.4% | |
| 2 | Australia | 10,519 | −12.5% |
By region
Wool Production per Capita by region
Gram, 2024. Each bar is that region's total.
Full series
Oceania 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 | 12,715 | −10.5% |
| 2023 | 14,204 | −4.3% |
| 2022 | 14,836 | −6.1% |
| 2021 | 15,796 | +13% |
| 2020 | 13,977 | −10.5% |
| 2019 | 15,615 | −12.3% |
| 2018 | 17,802 | −0.3% |
| 2017 | 17,860 | +2.1% |
| 2016 | 17,499 | −2.3% |
| 2015Peak | 17,910 | — |
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.
Oceania’s wool production per capita stood at 17.91 kilograms per person in 2015 and declined slightly to 17.50 kilograms in 2016. The indicator recovered to 17.86 kilograms in 2017 before decreasing marginally to 17.80 kilograms in 2018. A more significant decline followed, with production per capita falling to 15.62 kilograms in 2019 and 13.98 kilograms in 2020, the lowest level recorded during the first half of the period.
The region experienced a temporary recovery in 2021, when wool production per capita increased to 15.80 kilograms per person. However, the indicator subsequently declined to 14.84 kilograms in 2022 and 14.20 kilograms in 2023. By 2024, Oceania’s wool production per capita had fallen further to 12.71 kilograms, representing the lowest reported level in the supplied series.
Country-level data show that New Zealand recorded higher wool production per capita than Australia throughout the period. New Zealand declined from 32.0 kilograms per person in 2015 to 25.0 kilograms in 2024, while Australia decreased from 15.2 kilograms to 10.5 kilograms over the same period. Both countries therefore contributed to the region’s broader downward movement.
Overall, Oceania’s wool production per capita declined by approximately 29.0% between 2015 and 2024. The reduction reflects a sustained weakening in population-adjusted wool production, despite the temporary recovery recorded in 2021. The indicator provides useful insight into agricultural production intensity and supports comparisons between Oceania and other major wool-producing regions. The data indicate that population-adjusted wool output was considerably lower in 2024 than at the beginning of the reporting period.
- Indicator
- Wool Production per Capita
- Region
- Oceania
- 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 Oceania 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 Oceania Wool Production per Capita in 2024?
Oceania Wool Production per Capita was 12,715 Gram in 2024, down 10.5% on 2023.
How has Oceania Wool Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
Oceania Wool Production per Capita moved from 17,910 Gram in 2015 to 12,715 Gram in 2024 (−29%), an average of −3.7% a year. The series high was 17,910 Gram in 2015 and the low 12,715 Gram in 2024.
Which year had the highest and lowest Oceania Wool Production per Capita?
The highest value was 17,910 Gram in 2015 and the lowest was 12,715 Gram in 2024.
What does the Oceania 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 Oceania 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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