Higher over the period
Saudi Arabia Wool Production per Capita moved from 391.2 Gram in 2015 to 423 Gram in 2024 (+8.1%), an average of +0.9% a year. The series high was 457.4 Gram in 2020 and the low 391.2 Gram in 2015.
What Saudi Arabia Wool Production per Capita shows
Saudi Arabia Wool Production per Capita was 423 Gram in 2024, down 0.9% on 2023. Saudi Arabia’s wool production per capita indicator measures domestic wool production relative to the country’s population, providing a population-adjusted perspective on agricultural output. Between 2015 and 2024, the indicator showed an overall upward trend despite several fluctuations, reaching substantially higher levels than those recorded at the beginning of the period.
A 14.5% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2020) and low (2015) is 66.20 Gram. The sharpest single-year move was +13.9% in 2016.
Ranks 7 of 19 countries covered
Among the 19 countries in this dataset, Saudi Arabia ranks 7 for 2024, behind New Zealand (25,011 Gram) and Uruguay (6,794 Gram). The global figure for 2024 is 207.8 Gram, so Saudi Arabia is above it.
Full series
Saudi Arabia 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 | 423 | −0.9% |
| 2023 | 427.1 | −1.5% |
| 2022 | 433.5 | −2% |
| 2021 | 442.4 | −3.3% |
| 2020Peak | 457.4 | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 450.3 | +4.3% |
| 2018 | 431.8 | −4.1% |
| 2017 | 450.4 | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 445.7 | +13.9% |
| 2015 Trough | 391.2 | — |
Regional context
How Saudi Arabia compares in Asia
Wool Production per Capita by country, 2024, Gram. Saudi Arabia 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 sharply to 391.17 units per person in 2016. It rose further to 445.68 in 2017 and 450.41 in 2018. Production per capita then declined to 431.81 units per person in 2019 before recovering to 450.35 in 2020 and reaching 457.37 in 2021.
From 2022 onward, the indicator moderated, falling to 442.44 units per person in 2022 and 433.48 in 2023. It declined further to 427.11 in 2024 before reaching 423.05 in the final supplied observation. Despite these reductions from the 2021 high, the indicator remained above its 2016 level.
The highest reported level was 457.37 units per person in 2021, while the lowest was 1 unit per person in 2015. Excluding the initial 2015 observation, the data show that wool production per capita generally remained within a relatively high range after 2016, with moderate fluctuations around the later-period levels.
The indicator provides a useful measure for comparing agricultural production while accounting for population size. Saudi Arabia’s data indicate a substantial increase in population-adjusted wool production followed by some moderation after 2021. Overall, the figures demonstrate significant variation across the period and provide useful context for evaluating changes in the country’s wool production profile.
- Indicator
- Wool Production per Capita
- Country
- Saudi Arabia
- 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 Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia Wool Production per Capita in 2024?
Saudi Arabia Wool Production per Capita was 423 Gram in 2024, down 0.9% on 2023.
How has Saudi Arabia Wool Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
Saudi Arabia Wool Production per Capita moved from 391.2 Gram in 2015 to 423 Gram in 2024 (+8.1%), an average of +0.9% a year. The series high was 457.4 Gram in 2020 and the low 391.2 Gram in 2015.
Which year had the highest and lowest Saudi Arabia Wool Production per Capita?
The highest value was 457.4 Gram in 2020 and the lowest was 391.2 Gram in 2015.
What does the Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia 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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