Chillies and peppers: Area harvested in Australia and New Zealand
Australia and New Zealand: Chillies and peppers: Area harvested was 3,773 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Area in Australia and New Zealand, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
The most recent figure for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Australia and New Zealand is 3,773 ha, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 9.8% on the previous year and up 51.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Australia and New Zealand peaked at 4,076 ha in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0 ha, in 1961.
That places Australia and New Zealand 60th out of 164 countries 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: Area harvested in Australia and New Zealand, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0 ha | — |
| 1962 | 0 ha | — |
| 1963 | 0 ha | — |
| 1964 | 0 ha | — |
| 1965 | 0 ha | — |
| 1966 | 0 ha | — |
| 1967 | 0 ha | — |
| 1968 | 0 ha | — |
| 1969 | 0 ha | — |
| 1970 | 0 ha | — |
| 1971 | 0 ha | — |
| 1972 | 0 ha | — |
| 1973 | 0 ha | — |
| 1974 | 0 ha | — |
| 1975 | 0 ha | — |
| 1976 | 0 ha | — |
| 1977 | 0 ha | — |
| 1978 | 40 ha | — |
| 1979 | 44 ha | +10.0% |
| 1980 | 47 ha | +6.8% |
| 1981 | 56 ha | +19.1% |
| 1982 | 50 ha | -10.7% |
| 1983 | 60 ha | +20.0% |
| 1984 | 60 ha | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 1,006 ha | +1576.7% |
| 1986 | 1,169 ha | +16.2% |
| 1987 | 1,346 ha | +15.1% |
| 1988 | 1,317 ha | -2.2% |
| 1989 | 1,357 ha | +3.0% |
| 1990 | 1,412 ha | +4.1% |
| 1991 | 1,309 ha | -7.3% |
| 1992 | 1,421 ha | +8.6% |
| 1993 | 1,444 ha | +1.6% |
| 1994 | 1,549 ha | +7.3% |
| 1995 | 1,637 ha | +5.7% |
| 1996 | 1,733 ha | +5.9% |
| 1997 | 1,985 ha | +14.5% |
| 1998 | 1,930 ha | -2.8% |
| 1999 | 2,431 ha | +26.0% |
| 2000 | 2,619 ha | +7.7% |
| 2001 | 2,662 ha | +1.6% |
| 2002 | 2,579 ha | -3.1% |
| 2003 | 2,645 ha | +2.6% |
| 2004 | 2,997 ha | +13.3% |
| 2005 | 2,537 ha | -15.3% |
| 2006 | 2,784 ha | +9.7% |
| 2007 | 2,478 ha | -11.0% |
| 2008 | 2,466 ha | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 2,408 ha | -2.4% |
| 2010 | 2,402 ha | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2,507 ha | +4.4% |
| 2012 | 2,055 ha | -18.0% |
| 2013 | 1,696 ha | -17.5% |
| 2014 | 2,485 ha | +46.5% |
| 2015 | 2,111 ha | -15.1% |
| 2016 | 1,888 ha | -10.6% |
| 2017 | 1,819 ha | -3.7% |
| 2018 | 2,110 ha | +16.0% |
| 2019 | 1,776 ha | -15.8% |
| 2020 | 2,106 ha | +18.6% |
| 2021 | 4,076 ha | +93.5% |
| 2022 | 3,307 ha | -18.9% |
| 2023 | 3,437 ha | +3.9% |
| 2024 | 3,773 ha | +9.8% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Chillies and peppers: Area harvested in Australia and New Zealand 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.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | +1576.7% | 60 ha | 1,006 ha |
| 2021 | +93.5% | 2,106 ha | 4,076 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 ha | 0 ha | 0 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 8.4 ha | 0 ha | 44 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 646.8 ha | 47 ha | 1,357 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,685 ha | 1,309 ha | 2,431 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,618 ha | 2,408 ha | 2,997 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,085 ha | 1,696 ha | 2,507 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,340 ha | 2,106 ha | 4,076 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Australia and New Zealand
- 57 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 4,077 ha compare
- 58 Côte d'Ivoire 3,941 ha compare
- 58 Cote d'Ivoire 3,941 ha compare
- 61 Australia 3,721 ha compare
- 62 Saudi Arabia 3,595 ha compare
- 63 Guatemala 3,476 ha compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Australia and New Zealand?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Australia and New Zealand was 3,773 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area recorded in Australia and New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 4,076 ha in 2021.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area recorded in Australia and New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 ha in 1961.
- How does Australia and New Zealand rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area?
- Australia and New Zealand ranks 60th out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area rising or falling in Australia and New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 51.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia and New Zealand data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.