Chillies and peppers: Area harvested in Bhutan
Bhutan: Chillies and peppers: Area harvested was 1,224 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Area in Bhutan, 1961–2024
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 Bhutan stood at 1,224 ha.
That represents a change of up 4.7% on the previous year and down 30.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Bhutan peaked at 4,485 ha in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0 ha, in 1961.
Bhutan ranks 93rd of 164 countries on this measure, 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 Bhutan, 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 | 0 ha | — |
| 1979 | 0 ha | — |
| 1980 | 0 ha | — |
| 1981 | 1,800 ha | — |
| 1982 | 1,500 ha | -16.7% |
| 1983 | 1,000 ha | -33.3% |
| 1984 | 974 ha | -2.6% |
| 1985 | 1,200 ha | +23.2% |
| 1986 | 1,500 ha | +25.0% |
| 1987 | 1,600 ha | +6.7% |
| 1988 | 2,000 ha | +25.0% |
| 1989 | 2,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 2,518 ha | +25.9% |
| 1991 | 2,100 ha | -16.6% |
| 1992 | 2,200 ha | +4.8% |
| 1993 | 2,400 ha | +9.1% |
| 1994 | 2,500 ha | +4.2% |
| 1995 | 2,334 ha | -6.6% |
| 1996 | 2,244 ha | -3.9% |
| 1997 | 1,759 ha | -21.6% |
| 1998 | 1,316 ha | -25.2% |
| 1999 | 1,175 ha | -10.7% |
| 2000 | 937 ha | -20.3% |
| 2001 | 950 ha | +1.4% |
| 2002 | 1,200 ha | +26.3% |
| 2003 | 900 ha | -25.0% |
| 2004 | 1,238 ha | +37.6% |
| 2005 | 2,282 ha | +84.3% |
| 2006 | 2,416 ha | +5.9% |
| 2007 | 2,140 ha | -11.4% |
| 2008 | 2,058 ha | -3.8% |
| 2009 | 2,301 ha | +11.8% |
| 2010 | 2,828 ha | +22.9% |
| 2011 | 4,485 ha | +58.6% |
| 2012 | 3,157 ha | -29.6% |
| 2013 | 2,094 ha | -33.7% |
| 2014 | 1,756 ha | -16.1% |
| 2015 | 1,694 ha | -3.5% |
| 2016 | 2,242 ha | +32.3% |
| 2017 | 3,065 ha | +36.7% |
| 2018 | 1,632 ha | -46.8% |
| 2019 | 1,426 ha | -12.6% |
| 2020 | 1,524 ha | +6.9% |
| 2021 | 1,392 ha | -8.7% |
| 2022 | 1,382 ha | -0.7% |
| 2023 | 1,169 ha | -15.4% |
| 2024 | 1,224 ha | +4.7% |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's 1,224 ha is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4,171 ha, 29% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Bhutan's 1,224 ha is below the median for South Asia, which is 11,806 ha, 10% of the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 ha | 0 ha | 0 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 0 ha | 0 ha | 0 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,357 ha | 0 ha | 2,000 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,055 ha | 1,175 ha | 2,518 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,642 ha | 900 ha | 2,416 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,438 ha | 1,426 ha | 4,485 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,338 ha | 1,169 ha | 1,524 ha | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Bhutan
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- 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 0.068 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -1.49 % 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 0.5864 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 3.41 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1368 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 Bhutan?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Bhutan was 1,224 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 Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 4,485 ha in 2011.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 ha in 1961.
- How does Bhutan rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area?
- Bhutan ranks 93rd out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bhutan 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.