Falling to a series low
Spain Wool Production per Capita moved from 499.9 Gram in 2015 to 486.2 Gram in 2017 (−2.7%), an average of −1.4% a year. The series high was 499.9 Gram in 2015 and the low 486.2 Gram in 2017.
What Spain Wool Production per Capita shows
Spain Wool Production per Capita was 486.2 Gram in 2017, down 0% on 2016. Spain’s wool production per capita indicator measures domestic wool production relative to population, allowing changes in wool output to be evaluated on a standardized population-adjusted basis and supporting comparisons across agricultural markets. The figures supplied for Spain show a substantial increase between 2015 and 2016, followed by a modest decline and subsequent stabilization through 2018.
A 2.7% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2017) is 13.64 Gram. The sharpest single-year move was −2.7% in 2016.
Ranks 7 of 27 countries covered
Among the 27 countries in this dataset, Spain ranks 7 for 2017, behind New Zealand (31,308 Gram) and Uruguay (7,525 Gram). The global figure for 2017 is 260.2 Gram, so Spain is above it.
Full series
Spain 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 | 486.2 | 0% |
| 2016 | 486.3 | −2.7% |
| 2015Peak | 499.9 | — |
Regional context
How Spain compares in Europe
Wool Production per Capita by country, 2017, Gram. Spain 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.
Spain recorded 1 unit per person in 2015, before wool production per capita increased sharply to 499.87 units per person in 2016. The indicator then declined to 486.25 units per person in 2017 and remained almost unchanged at 486.23 units per person in 2018. The 2016 figure represents the highest reported observation in the available data.
The decline from 499.87 units per person in 2016 to 486.23 in 2018 represents a reduction of approximately 2.7%. Despite this decrease, production per capita remained at a comparatively high level during the final two years of the supplied observations. The limited movement between 2017 and 2018 suggests relative stability following the decline from the 2016 peak. This indicates that the population-adjusted level changed only marginally during the final reported year.
Population-adjusted wool production is useful for comparing agricultural production across countries with different population sizes. Spain’s available figures indicate a sharp initial increase followed by moderate correction and stabilization. This pattern provides a basis for evaluating changes in Spain’s wool production profile and comparing its population-adjusted output with other European markets.
The supplied dataset does not provide values for 2019–2024. Therefore, the available figures should be treated as partial observations rather than a complete ten-year trend. Additional annual data would be required to determine how Spain’s wool production per capita developed after 2018 and whether the observed stabilization continued during the remainder of the period.
- Indicator
- Wool Production per Capita
- Country
- Spain
- 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 Spain 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 Spain Wool Production per Capita in 2017?
Spain Wool Production per Capita was 486.2 Gram in 2017, down 0% on 2016.
How has Spain Wool Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2017?
Spain Wool Production per Capita moved from 499.9 Gram in 2015 to 486.2 Gram in 2017 (−2.7%), an average of −1.4% a year. The series high was 499.9 Gram in 2015 and the low 486.2 Gram in 2017.
Which year had the highest and lowest Spain Wool Production per Capita?
The highest value was 499.9 Gram in 2015 and the lowest was 486.2 Gram in 2017.
What does the Spain 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 Spain 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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