Lower over the period
U.S. Wool Production per Capita moved from 37.62 Gram in 2015 to 32.54 Gram in 2024 (−13.5%), an average of −1.6% a year. The series high was 37.62 Gram in 2015 and the low 30.90 Gram in 2020.
What U.S. Wool Production per Capita shows
U.S. Wool Production per Capita was 32.54 Gram in 2024, down 1.7% on 2023. The U.S. wool production per capita indicator measures the amount of wool produced domestically relative to the country’s population, providing a standardized view of wool production trends over time. Between 2015 and 2024, U.S. wool production per capita showed an overall declining trend, falling from 37.62 units per person in 2015 to 32.54 units per person in 2024.
A 17.9% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2020) is 6.72 Gram. The sharpest single-year move was +9.7% in 2021.
Ranks 14 of 19 countries covered
Among the 19 countries in this dataset, U.S. ranks 14 for 2024, behind New Zealand (25,011 Gram) and Uruguay (6,794 Gram). The global figure for 2024 is 207.8 Gram, so U.S. is below it.
Full series
U.S. 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 | 32.54 | −1.7% |
| 2023 | 33.10 | −2.8% |
| 2022 | 34.07 | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 33.90 | +9.7% |
| 2020 Trough | 30.90 | −4.2% |
| 2019 | 32.24 | −2.4% |
| 2018 | 33.03 | −2.1% |
| 2017 | 33.73 | −6% |
| 2016 | 35.90 | −4.6% |
| 2015Peak | 37.62 | — |
Regional context
How U.S. compares in North America
Wool Production per Capita by country, 2024, Gram. U.S. is highlighted.
1U.S.32.54
2Canada29.62
3Mexico29.28
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 highest level during the period was recorded in 2015, while the lowest was observed in 2020 at 30.90 units per person.
The data indicate a gradual reduction in per-capita wool production during the first half of the period. Production declined from 37.62 units per person in 2015 to 33.73 in 2017 and continued downward to 32.24 in 2019. A further decline to 30.90 was recorded in 2020. This pattern indicates that wool production relative to population weakened over the period, although the indicator experienced some recovery afterward. The decline also highlights a change in the population-adjusted scale of domestic wool output compared with the beginning of the period.
From 2021 onward, the U.S. recorded a partial improvement, with wool production per capita increasing to 33.90 units in 2021 and 34.07 in 2022. However, the indicator subsequently declined to 33.10 in 2023 and 32.54 in 2024. The overall movement suggests that the U.S. wool sector experienced fluctuations but remained below its 2015 level by the end of the period. The recovery observed during 2021 and 2022 was therefore not sustained through the final two years.
This indicator is useful for assessing changes in domestic wool production while accounting for population differences. It also provides a basis for comparing the U.S. with other major wool-producing countries and understanding longer-term changes in agricultural production patterns, production intensity, and population-adjusted output. Reviewing annual movements can also help identify periods of strengthening or weakening production and provide context for broader agricultural performance.
- Indicator
- Wool Production per Capita
- Country
- U.S.
- Region
- North America
- 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 U.S. 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 U.S. Wool Production per Capita in 2024?
U.S. Wool Production per Capita was 32.54 Gram in 2024, down 1.7% on 2023.
How has U.S. Wool Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
U.S. Wool Production per Capita moved from 37.62 Gram in 2015 to 32.54 Gram in 2024 (−13.5%), an average of −1.6% a year. The series high was 37.62 Gram in 2015 and the low 30.90 Gram in 2020.
Which year had the highest and lowest U.S. Wool Production per Capita?
The highest value was 37.62 Gram in 2015 and the lowest was 30.90 Gram in 2020.
What does the U.S. 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 U.S. 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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