Falling to a series low
Uruguay Wool Production per Capita moved from 9,204 Gram in 2015 to 6,794 Gram in 2024 (−26.2%), an average of −3.3% a year. The series high was 9,204 Gram in 2015 and the low 6,794 Gram in 2024.
What Uruguay Wool Production per Capita shows
Uruguay Wool Production per Capita was 6,794 Gram in 2024, down 6.8% on 2023. Uruguay’s wool production per capita indicator measures domestic wool production relative to population, providing a population-adjusted measure of agricultural output. Between 2015 and 2024, Uruguay recorded an overall decline in wool production per capita, although the indicator experienced several small fluctuations during the period.
A 26.2% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2024) is 2,410 Gram. The sharpest single-year move was −17.5% in 2016.
Ranks 2 of 19 countries covered
Among the 19 countries in this dataset, Uruguay ranks 2 for 2024, behind New Zealand (25,011 Gram) and UK (991.1 Gram). The global figure for 2024 is 207.8 Gram, so Uruguay is above it.
Full series
Uruguay 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 | 6,794 | −6.8% |
| 2023 | 7,288 | −3.5% |
| 2022 | 7,550 | +9.7% |
| 2021 | 6,882 | −5.4% |
| 2020 | 7,273 | −7% |
| 2019 | 7,817 | −0.4% |
| 2018 | 7,846 | +4.3% |
| 2017 | 7,525 | −1% |
| 2016 | 7,597 | −17.5% |
| 2015Peak | 9,204 | — |
Regional context
How Uruguay compares in South America
Wool Production per Capita by country, 2024, Gram. Uruguay is highlighted.
1Uruguay6,794
2Argentina701.2
3Chile303
4Colombia86.34
5Brazil35.25
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 9.2 units per person in 2015 before declining to 7.6 in 2016 and 7.5 in 2017. It then increased to 7.8 units per person in 2018 and remained at 7.8 in 2019. Production per capita subsequently declined to 7.3 units per person in 2020 and 6.9 in 2021, representing the lowest level recorded up to that point.
A partial recovery occurred in 2022, when the indicator increased to 7.5 units per person. However, production per capita declined again to 7.3 in 2023 and 6.8 in 2024. The final figure represents the lowest reported level in the supplied series, indicating that the temporary recovery was not sustained.
From 9.2 units per person in 2015 to 6.8 in 2024, Uruguay’s wool production per capita declined by approximately 26.1%. The overall movement indicates a substantial reduction in population-adjusted wool output, despite periods of relative stability and temporary recovery.
Wool production per capita provides a useful measure for comparing agricultural output while accounting for population differences. Uruguay’s data indicate a gradual weakening in population-adjusted wool production over the period. The indicator supports comparisons with other South American wool-producing markets and provides insight into changes in the country’s agricultural production profile. Overall, the figures show that Uruguay’s wool production per capita was considerably lower in 2024 than in 2015, reflecting a sustained downward movement with limited short-term recoveries.
- Indicator
- Wool Production per Capita
- Country
- Uruguay
- Region
- South 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 Uruguay 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 Uruguay Wool Production per Capita in 2024?
Uruguay Wool Production per Capita was 6,794 Gram in 2024, down 6.8% on 2023.
How has Uruguay Wool Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
Uruguay Wool Production per Capita moved from 9,204 Gram in 2015 to 6,794 Gram in 2024 (−26.2%), an average of −3.3% a year. The series high was 9,204 Gram in 2015 and the low 6,794 Gram in 2024.
Which year had the highest and lowest Uruguay Wool Production per Capita?
The highest value was 9,204 Gram in 2015 and the lowest was 6,794 Gram in 2024.
What does the Uruguay 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 Uruguay 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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