Chillies and peppers: Area harvested in Belize
Belize: Chillies and peppers: Area harvested was 40 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Area in Belize, 1989–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Belize stood at 40 ha.
That represents a change of down 4.8% on the previous year and down 55.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Belize peaked at 128 ha in 2006 and was at its lowest, 4 ha, in 1990.
That places Belize 141st out of 164 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Chillies and peppers: Area harvested in Belize, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 12 ha | — |
| 1990 | 4 ha | -66.7% |
| 1991 | 14 ha | +250.0% |
| 1992 | 6 ha | -57.1% |
| 1993 | 20 ha | +233.3% |
| 1994 | 15 ha | -25.0% |
| 1995 | 19 ha | +26.7% |
| 1996 | 21 ha | +10.5% |
| 1997 | 33 ha | +57.1% |
| 1998 | 46 ha | +39.4% |
| 1999 | 31 ha | -32.6% |
| 2000 | 17 ha | -45.2% |
| 2001 | 79 ha | +364.7% |
| 2002 | 51 ha | -35.4% |
| 2003 | 53 ha | +3.9% |
| 2004 | 39 ha | -26.4% |
| 2005 | 35 ha | -10.3% |
| 2006 | 128 ha | +265.7% |
| 2007 | 32 ha | -75.0% |
| 2008 | 34 ha | +6.2% |
| 2009 | 38 ha | +11.8% |
| 2010 | 55 ha | +44.7% |
| 2011 | 71 ha | +29.1% |
| 2012 | 66 ha | -7.0% |
| 2013 | 57 ha | -13.6% |
| 2014 | 89 ha | +56.1% |
| 2015 | 73 ha | -18.0% |
| 2016 | 105 ha | +43.8% |
| 2017 | 114 ha | +8.6% |
| 2018 | 104 ha | -8.8% |
| 2019 | 28 ha | -73.1% |
| 2020 | 29 ha | +3.6% |
| 2021 | 30 ha | +3.4% |
| 2022 | 36 ha | +20.0% |
| 2023 | 42 ha | +16.7% |
| 2024 | 40 ha | -4.8% |
Belize compared with similar countries
- Belize's 40 ha is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3,454 ha, 1% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Belize's 40 ha is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 729 ha, 5% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Chillies and peppers: Area harvested in Belize 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | +364.7% | 17 ha | 79 ha |
| 2006 | +265.7% | 35 ha | 128 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 12 ha | 12 ha | 12 ha | 1 |
| 1990s | 20.9 ha | 4 ha | 46 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 50.6 ha | 17 ha | 128 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 76.2 ha | 28 ha | 114 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 35.4 ha | 29 ha | 42 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Belize
- 139 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 79 ha compare
- 140 New Zealand 52 ha compare
- 141 Cyprus 40 ha compare
- 143 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 34 ha compare
- 143 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 34 ha compare
More agriculture & rural data for Belize
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 2.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.3358 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.48 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.454 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 2.52 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0795 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 610.5 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.74 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Belize?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Belize was 40 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 Belize?
- The highest recorded value was 128 ha in 2006.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area recorded in Belize?
- The lowest recorded value was 4 ha in 1990.
- How does Belize rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area?
- Belize ranks 141st out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area rising or falling in Belize?
- Over the last ten years it is down 55.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belize 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.