Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Area in Eastern Africa

Eastern Africa: Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Area was 1.16 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.16 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 600.1%
Rank
16th
of 30 groups
All-time high
400.72 % change on previous year
in 1992
All-time low
-43.75 % change on previous year
in 1973
Years of data
62
1962–2024

Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Area in Eastern Africa, 1962–2024

0100200300400196219932024

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Eastern Africa recorded 1.16 % change on previous year for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in 2024.

The figure is up 600.1% on the previous year and up 105.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Eastern Africa peaked at 400.72 % change on previous year in 1992 and was at its lowest, -43.75 % change on previous year, in 1973.

That places Eastern Africa 16th out of 30 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Area in Eastern Africa, year by year

Annual values for Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Area harvested, annual growth rate in Eastern Africa, 1962 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1962 25 % change on previous year —
1963 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1964 0 % change on previous year —
1965 7 % change on previous year —
1966 -9.35 % change on previous year -233.5%
1967 39.18 % change on previous year -519.2%
1968 37.04 % change on previous year -5.5%
1969 14.59 % change on previous year -60.6%
1970 -37.26 % change on previous year -355.3%
1971 10.53 % change on previous year -128.2%
1972 -34.69 % change on previous year -429.6%
1973 -43.75 % change on previous year +26.1%
1974 3.7 % change on previous year -108.5%
1975 -14.29 % change on previous year -485.7%
1976 25 % change on previous year -275.0%
1977 16.67 % change on previous year -33.3%
1978 8.57 % change on previous year -48.6%
1979 -3.95 % change on previous year -146.1%
1980 -4.11 % change on previous year +4.1%
1981 35.71 % change on previous year -969.0%
1982 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1983 14.74 % change on previous year —
1984 3.67 % change on previous year -75.1%
1985 7.08 % change on previous year +92.9%
1986 -12.4 % change on previous year -275.1%
1987 9.43 % change on previous year -176.1%
1988 14.66 % change on previous year +55.3%
1989 -16.54 % change on previous year -212.9%
1990 120.72 % change on previous year -829.8%
1991 13.47 % change on previous year -88.8%
1992 400.72 % change on previous year +2875.0%
1994 6.92 % change on previous year -98.3%
1995 -1.83 % change on previous year -126.4%
1996 -2.86 % change on previous year +56.4%
1997 -0.5762 % change on previous year -79.9%
1998 0.6096 % change on previous year -205.8%
1999 1.85 % change on previous year +203.9%
2000 1.91 % change on previous year +3.2%
2001 -16.03 % change on previous year -938.5%
2002 20.01 % change on previous year -224.8%
2003 -13.73 % change on previous year -168.6%
2004 8.6 % change on previous year -162.6%
2005 14.71 % change on previous year +71.1%
2006 40.61 % change on previous year +176.2%
2007 -26.54 % change on previous year -165.4%
2008 30.23 % change on previous year -213.9%
2009 16.34 % change on previous year -46.0%
2010 -8.11 % change on previous year -149.7%
2011 28.83 % change on previous year -455.3%
2012 26.39 % change on previous year -8.5%
2013 4.48 % change on previous year -83.0%
2014 -20.76 % change on previous year -564.0%
2015 -13.21 % change on previous year -36.4%
2016 53.45 % change on previous year -504.5%
2017 26.55 % change on previous year -50.3%
2018 -5.44 % change on previous year -120.5%
2019 -7.41 % change on previous year +36.2%
2020 10.67 % change on previous year -244.0%
2021 -1.39 % change on previous year -113.0%
2022 -2.4 % change on previous year +73.3%
2023 0.1662 % change on previous year -106.9%
2024 1.16 % change on previous year +600.1%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Area in Eastern Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
1992 +2875.0% 13.47 % change on previous year 400.72 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 14.18 % change on previous year -9.35 % change on previous year 39.18 % change on previous year 8
1970s -6.95 % change on previous year -43.75 % change on previous year 25 % change on previous year 10
1980s 5.22 % change on previous year -16.54 % change on previous year 35.71 % change on previous year 10
1990s 59.89 % change on previous year -2.86 % change on previous year 400.72 % change on previous year 9
2000s 7.61 % change on previous year -26.54 % change on previous year 40.61 % change on previous year 10
2010s 8.47 % change on previous year -20.76 % change on previous year 53.45 % change on previous year 10
2020s 1.64 % change on previous year -2.4 % change on previous year 10.67 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Eastern Africa

  1. 13 Malaysia 28.71 % change on previous year compare
  2. 14 Croatia 26.92 % change on previous year compare
  3. 15 Syrian Arab Republic 23.36 % change on previous year compare
  4. 16 Kuwait 18.51 % change on previous year compare
  5. 17 Guyana 17.69 % change on previous year compare
  6. 18 Dominican Republic 16.39 % change on previous year compare
  7. 19 New Zealand 15.56 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Eastern Africa?
Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Eastern Africa was 1.16 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area recorded in Eastern Africa?
The highest recorded value was 400.72 % change on previous year in 1992.
What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area recorded in Eastern Africa?
The lowest recorded value was -43.75 % change on previous year in 1973.
How does Eastern Africa rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area?
Eastern Africa ranks 16th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area rising or falling in Eastern Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 105.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Eastern Africa data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Area harvested, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Area harvested. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Area harvested, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
168 places, 7,924 data points, 1962–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Area harvested. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.