Africa vs China, mainland: Chillies and peppers: Area harvested
Chillies and peppers: Area harvested over time
- Africa
- China, mainland
How they compare
China, mainland currently reports 770,656 ha against 640,585 ha in Africa, a difference of 130,071 ha.
That makes China, mainland's figure about 1.2 times Africa's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 64 shared years of data; in 1961 it was China, mainland ahead.
Africa ranks 4th and China, mainland ranks 3rd of 30 groups.
Across the 7 decades both report, Africa averaged higher in 2 and China, mainland in 5.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa | China, mainland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 102,533 ha | 167,778 ha | 65,244 ha | China, mainland |
| 1970s | 141,278 ha | 110,500 ha | 30,778 ha | Africa |
| 1980s | 177,244 ha | 152,900 ha | 24,344 ha | Africa |
| 1990s | 259,967 ha | 293,500 ha | 33,533 ha | China, mainland |
| 2000s | 321,549 ha | 600,500 ha | 278,951 ha | China, mainland |
| 2010s | 466,718 ha | 724,039 ha | 257,322 ha | China, mainland |
| 2020s | 628,825 ha | 767,606 ha | 138,781 ha | China, mainland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area, Africa or China, mainland?
- China, mainland, at 770,656 ha against 640,585 ha in Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area between Africa and China, mainland?
- 130,071 ha, with China, mainland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa and China, mainland?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do Africa and China, mainland rank globally for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area?
- Africa ranks 4th and China, mainland ranks 3rd of 30 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Area harvested. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.