Chillies and peppers: Area harvested in China
China: Chillies and peppers: Area harvested was 772,929 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Area in China, 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 China is 772,929 ha, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.5% on the previous year and up 6.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in China peaked at 780,524 ha in 2022 and was at its lowest, 90,845 ha, in 1970.
That places China 1st out of 164 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 China, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 280,150 ha | — |
| 1962 | 200,180 ha | -28.5% |
| 1963 | 170,200 ha | -15.0% |
| 1964 | 150,249 ha | -11.7% |
| 1965 | 150,366 ha | +0.1% |
| 1966 | 145,366 ha | -3.3% |
| 1967 | 145,509 ha | +0.1% |
| 1968 | 135,749 ha | -6.7% |
| 1969 | 135,803 ha | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 90,845 ha | -33.1% |
| 1971 | 100,928 ha | +11.1% |
| 1972 | 96,076 ha | -4.8% |
| 1973 | 111,212 ha | +15.8% |
| 1974 | 106,290 ha | -4.4% |
| 1975 | 111,266 ha | +4.7% |
| 1976 | 111,785 ha | +0.5% |
| 1977 | 121,710 ha | +8.9% |
| 1978 | 137,129 ha | +12.7% |
| 1979 | 132,267 ha | -3.5% |
| 1980 | 127,372 ha | -3.7% |
| 1981 | 137,459 ha | +7.9% |
| 1982 | 150,641 ha | +9.6% |
| 1983 | 152,754 ha | +1.4% |
| 1984 | 157,702 ha | +3.2% |
| 1985 | 162,637 ha | +3.1% |
| 1986 | 162,683 ha | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 162,748 ha | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 168,358 ha | +3.4% |
| 1989 | 172,509 ha | +2.5% |
| 1990 | 182,371 ha | +5.7% |
| 1991 | 187,871 ha | +3.0% |
| 1992 | 172,453 ha | -8.2% |
| 1993 | 247,343 ha | +43.4% |
| 1994 | 286,990 ha | +16.0% |
| 1995 | 302,431 ha | +5.4% |
| 1996 | 352,469 ha | +16.5% |
| 1997 | 383,163 ha | +8.7% |
| 1998 | 403,290 ha | +5.3% |
| 1999 | 443,738 ha | +10.0% |
| 2000 | 503,218 ha | +13.4% |
| 2001 | 533,088 ha | +5.9% |
| 2002 | 573,000 ha | +7.5% |
| 2003 | 602,593 ha | +5.2% |
| 2004 | 607,800 ha | +0.9% |
| 2005 | 612,757 ha | +0.8% |
| 2006 | 632,634 ha | +3.2% |
| 2007 | 652,510 ha | +3.1% |
| 2008 | 652,296 ha | -0.0% |
| 2009 | 662,289 ha | +1.5% |
| 2010 | 682,330 ha | +3.0% |
| 2011 | 707,086 ha | +3.6% |
| 2012 | 709,290 ha | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 712,470 ha | +0.4% |
| 2014 | 726,621 ha | +2.0% |
| 2015 | 752,526 ha | +3.6% |
| 2016 | 730,602 ha | -2.9% |
| 2017 | 740,106 ha | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 746,849 ha | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 756,525 ha | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 757,984 ha | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 769,945 ha | +1.6% |
| 2022 | 780,524 ha | +1.4% |
| 2023 | 769,350 ha | -1.4% |
| 2024 | 772,929 ha | +0.5% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 772,929 ha is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3,454 ha, 223.8× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- China's 772,929 ha is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3,386 ha, 228.3× the median. (12 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Chillies and peppers: Area harvested in China 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | +43.4% | 172,453 ha | 247,343 ha |
| 1970 | -33.1% | 135,803 ha | 90,845 ha |
| 1962 | -28.5% | 280,150 ha | 200,180 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 168,175 ha | 135,749 ha | 280,150 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 111,951 ha | 90,845 ha | 137,129 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 155,486 ha | 127,372 ha | 172,509 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 296,212 ha | 172,453 ha | 443,738 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 603,218 ha | 503,218 ha | 662,289 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 726,440 ha | 682,330 ha | 756,525 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 770,146 ha | 757,984 ha | 780,524 ha | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in China?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in China was 772,929 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 China?
- The highest recorded value was 780,524 ha in 2022.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 90,845 ha in 1970.
- How does China rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area?
- China ranks 1st out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China 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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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.