Falling to a series low
UK Wool Production per Capita moved from 1,046 Gram in 2015 to 991.1 Gram in 2024 (−5.3%), an average of −0.6% a year. The series high was 1,046 Gram in 2015 and the low 991.1 Gram in 2024.
What UK Wool Production per Capita shows
UK Wool Production per Capita was 991.1 Gram in 2024, down 0.6% on 2023. The UK wool production per capita indicator measures domestic wool production relative to the country’s population, providing a population-adjusted view of changes in wool output and agricultural production performance. Between 2015 and 2024, the UK recorded a broadly stable but gradually declining trend in wool production per capita.
A 5.3% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2024) is 54.96 Gram. The sharpest single-year move was −1.8% in 2021.
Ranks 3 of 19 countries covered
Among the 19 countries in this dataset, UK ranks 3 for 2024, behind New Zealand (25,011 Gram) and Uruguay (6,794 Gram). The global figure for 2024 is 207.8 Gram, so UK is above it.
Full series
UK 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 | 991.1 | −0.6% |
| 2023 | 997.5 | −0.8% |
| 2022 | 1,005 | −0.7% |
| 2021 | 1,013 | −1.8% |
| 2020 | 1,031 | −0.6% |
| 2019 | 1,038 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1,038 | −0.1% |
| 2017 | 1,038 | −0.5% |
| 2016 | 1,044 | −0.2% |
| 2015Peak | 1,046 | — |
Regional context
How UK compares across countries
Wool Production per Capita by country, 2024, Gram. UK is highlighted.
1New Zealand25,011
2Uruguay6,794
3UK991.1
4Turkey963.4
5Argentina701.2
6South Africa677.3
7Saudi Arabia423
8Chile303
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 started at 1.00 units per person in 2015 and increased slightly to 1.05 in 2016 before remaining close to this level during the following years.
Wool production per capita stood at 1.04 units per person in both 2017 and 2018, followed by another 1.04 in 2019 and 2020. The indicator then edged down to 1.03 in 2021 and 1.01 in 2022. It remained at 1.01 in 2023 before declining to 1.00 in 2024. The highest level during the period was therefore 1.05 units per person in 2016, while the lowest level was 0.99 in 2024.
Overall, the UK experienced limited year-to-year variation, with wool production per capita remaining close to one unit per person throughout the period. The movement from 1.00 in 2015 to 0.99 in 2024 represents only a marginal decline, indicating relative stability in population-adjusted wool production. The limited variation also suggests that annual changes in the indicator were relatively small compared with the broader stability observed across the decade.
This indicator provides a useful measure for assessing the scale of domestic wool production independently of population size. It also supports comparisons with other European agricultural markets and helps identify whether changes in wool output represent broader production movements or differences associated with population growth. The UK data therefore indicate a relatively stable wool production profile with a modest weakening toward the end of the period. This makes the indicator useful for evaluating longer-term changes in agricultural production intensity and population-adjusted wool output.
- Indicator
- Wool Production per Capita
- Country
- UK
- Region
- Europe
- 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 UK 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 UK Wool Production per Capita in 2024?
UK Wool Production per Capita was 991.1 Gram in 2024, down 0.6% on 2023.
How has UK Wool Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
UK Wool Production per Capita moved from 1,046 Gram in 2015 to 991.1 Gram in 2024 (−5.3%), an average of −0.6% a year. The series high was 1,046 Gram in 2015 and the low 991.1 Gram in 2024.
Which year had the highest and lowest UK Wool Production per Capita?
The highest value was 1,046 Gram in 2015 and the lowest was 991.1 Gram in 2024.
What does the UK 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 UK 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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