Broadly stable
Sweden Wool Production per Capita moved from 14.24 Gram in 2015 to 14.51 Gram in 2017 (+1.9%), an average of +1% a year. The series high was 14.57 Gram in 2016 and the low 14.24 Gram in 2015.
What Sweden Wool Production per Capita shows
Sweden Wool Production per Capita was 14.51 Gram in 2017, down 0.4% on 2016. Sweden’s wool production per capita indicator measures domestic wool production relative to population and provides a standardized measure for assessing population-adjusted agricultural output and comparing production patterns across European markets.
A 2.3% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2016) and low (2015) is 0.330 Gram. The sharpest single-year move was +2.3% in 2016.
Ranks 25 of 27 countries covered
Among the 27 countries in this dataset, Sweden ranks 25 for 2017, behind New Zealand (31,308 Gram) and Uruguay (7,525 Gram). The global figure for 2017 is 260.2 Gram, so Sweden is below it.
Full series
Sweden 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 | 14.51 | −0.4% |
| 2016Peak | 14.57 | +2.3% |
| 2015 Trough | 14.24 | — |
Regional context
How Sweden compares in Europe
Wool Production per Capita by country, 2017, Gram. Sweden 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.
Based on the figures supplied, Sweden recorded a sharp increase in wool production per capita between 2015 and 2016, followed by a modest decline in 2017 and a slight recovery in 2018.
The indicator stood at 1 unit per person in 2015 before increasing to 14.24 units per person in 2016. It then rose slightly to 14.57 units per person in 2017 before declining marginally to 14.51 units per person in 2018. The highest reported level in the available data was therefore 14.57 units per person in 2017.
Between 2016 and 2018, the indicator increased from 14.24 to 14.51 units per person, representing an overall rise of approximately 1.9%. Although there were minor annual movements, wool production per capita remained close to 14–15 units per person during the available period. This indicates relative stability after the substantial change recorded between 2015 and 2016. The small decline between 2017 and 2018 also suggests limited year-to-year variation.
Population-adjusted wool production is useful for comparing agricultural output across countries with different population sizes. Sweden’s available figures provide a basis for evaluating changes in its wool production profile and comparing its performance with other European markets. The indicator also helps distinguish changes in wool output from changes that may result from population differences.
However, the supplied data contain observations only through 2018 and do not provide figures for 2019–2024. Therefore, the complete ten-year trend cannot be determined from the available information. Additional annual observations would be required to assess subsequent developments. Based on the supplied figures, Sweden’s wool production per capita increased substantially after 2015 and remained relatively stable during 2016–2018.
- Indicator
- Wool Production per Capita
- Country
- Sweden
- 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 Sweden 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 Sweden Wool Production per Capita in 2017?
Sweden Wool Production per Capita was 14.51 Gram in 2017, down 0.4% on 2016.
How has Sweden Wool Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2017?
Sweden Wool Production per Capita moved from 14.24 Gram in 2015 to 14.51 Gram in 2017 (+1.9%), an average of +1% a year. The series high was 14.57 Gram in 2016 and the low 14.24 Gram in 2015.
Which year had the highest and lowest Sweden Wool Production per Capita?
The highest value was 14.57 Gram in 2016 and the lowest was 14.24 Gram in 2015.
What does the Sweden 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 Sweden 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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