Chillies and peppers: Area harvested in Benin
Benin: Chillies and peppers: Area harvested was 35,000 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Area in Benin, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Benin recorded 35,000 ha for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in 2024.
The figure is down 11.8% on the previous year and up 24.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Benin peaked at 39,690 ha in 2023 and was at its lowest, 6,000 ha, in 1961.
Benin ranks 16th of 164 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Chillies and peppers: Area harvested in Benin, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 6,000 ha | — |
| 1962 | 6,700 ha | +11.7% |
| 1963 | 7,000 ha | +4.5% |
| 1964 | 7,200 ha | +2.9% |
| 1965 | 7,400 ha | +2.8% |
| 1966 | 7,600 ha | +2.7% |
| 1967 | 7,600 ha | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 7,700 ha | +1.3% |
| 1969 | 7,900 ha | +2.6% |
| 1970 | 8,000 ha | +1.3% |
| 1971 | 8,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 8,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 8,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 8,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 8,500 ha | +6.2% |
| 1976 | 9,000 ha | +5.9% |
| 1977 | 9,500 ha | +5.6% |
| 1978 | 10,000 ha | +5.3% |
| 1979 | 10,781 ha | +7.8% |
| 1980 | 11,000 ha | +2.0% |
| 1981 | 11,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 11,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 11,500 ha | +4.5% |
| 1984 | 12,000 ha | +4.3% |
| 1985 | 11,094 ha | -7.5% |
| 1986 | 10,031 ha | -9.6% |
| 1987 | 7,583 ha | -24.4% |
| 1988 | 10,333 ha | +36.3% |
| 1989 | 9,691 ha | -6.2% |
| 1990 | 12,013 ha | +24.0% |
| 1991 | 10,730 ha | -10.7% |
| 1992 | 10,374 ha | -3.3% |
| 1993 | 12,000 ha | +15.7% |
| 1994 | 13,843 ha | +15.4% |
| 1995 | 16,785 ha | +21.3% |
| 1996 | 19,397 ha | +15.6% |
| 1997 | 19,845 ha | +2.3% |
| 1998 | 19,636 ha | -1.1% |
| 1999 | 19,817 ha | +0.9% |
| 2000 | 23,682 ha | +19.5% |
| 2001 | 21,430 ha | -9.5% |
| 2002 | 23,716 ha | +10.7% |
| 2003 | 22,863 ha | -3.6% |
| 2004 | 19,961 ha | -12.7% |
| 2005 | 26,265 ha | +31.6% |
| 2006 | 15,838 ha | -39.7% |
| 2007 | 21,036 ha | +32.8% |
| 2008 | 23,347 ha | +11.0% |
| 2009 | 18,570 ha | -20.5% |
| 2010 | 23,562 ha | +26.9% |
| 2011 | 19,722 ha | -16.3% |
| 2012 | 24,352 ha | +23.5% |
| 2013 | 28,285 ha | +16.2% |
| 2014 | 28,070 ha | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 25,861 ha | -7.9% |
| 2016 | 27,729 ha | +7.2% |
| 2017 | 22,516 ha | -18.8% |
| 2018 | 21,052 ha | -6.5% |
| 2019 | 27,981 ha | +32.9% |
| 2020 | 30,345 ha | +8.4% |
| 2021 | 32,823 ha | +8.2% |
| 2022 | 37,467 ha | +14.1% |
| 2023 | 39,690 ha | +5.9% |
| 2024 | 35,000 ha | -11.8% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 35,000 ha is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4,171 ha, 8.4× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Benin's 35,000 ha is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4,171 ha, 8.4× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7,233 ha | 6,000 ha | 7,900 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 8,778 ha | 8,000 ha | 10,781 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 10,523 ha | 7,583 ha | 12,000 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 15,444 ha | 10,374 ha | 19,845 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 21,671 ha | 15,838 ha | 26,265 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 24,913 ha | 19,722 ha | 28,285 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 35,065 ha | 30,345 ha | 39,690 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Benin
- 13 Egypt 58,485 ha compare
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- 17 Republic of Korea 30,775 ha compare
- 18 Sierra Leone 29,121 ha compare
- 19 Cameroon 26,241 ha compare
More agriculture & rural data for Benin
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- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.2998 hectares per person (2025)
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- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.337 hectares per person (2025)
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- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2292 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Benin?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Benin was 35,000 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 Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 39,690 ha in 2023.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,000 ha in 1961.
- How does Benin rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area?
- Benin ranks 16th out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin 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.