Chillies and peppers: Area harvested in Colombia
Colombia: Chillies and peppers: Area harvested was 7,860 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Area in Colombia, 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 Colombia is 7,860 ha, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 5.1% on the previous year and up 118.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Colombia peaked at 8,704 ha in 2019 and was at its lowest, 325 ha, in 1961.
Colombia ranks 45th 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 Colombia, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 325 ha | — |
| 1962 | 330 ha | +1.5% |
| 1963 | 335 ha | +1.5% |
| 1964 | 340 ha | +1.5% |
| 1965 | 345 ha | +1.5% |
| 1966 | 350 ha | +1.4% |
| 1967 | 355 ha | +1.4% |
| 1968 | 360 ha | +1.4% |
| 1969 | 365 ha | +1.4% |
| 1970 | 370 ha | +1.4% |
| 1971 | 380 ha | +2.7% |
| 1972 | 385 ha | +1.3% |
| 1973 | 400 ha | +3.9% |
| 1974 | 483 ha | +20.8% |
| 1975 | 380 ha | -21.3% |
| 1976 | 660 ha | +73.7% |
| 1977 | 785 ha | +18.9% |
| 1978 | 800 ha | +1.9% |
| 1979 | 850 ha | +6.2% |
| 1980 | 865 ha | +1.8% |
| 1981 | 865 ha | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 850 ha | -1.7% |
| 1983 | 820 ha | -3.5% |
| 1984 | 850 ha | +3.7% |
| 1985 | 860 ha | +1.2% |
| 1986 | 902 ha | +4.9% |
| 1987 | 823 ha | -8.8% |
| 1988 | 695 ha | -15.6% |
| 1989 | 620 ha | -10.8% |
| 1990 | 680 ha | +9.7% |
| 1991 | 665 ha | -2.2% |
| 1992 | 589 ha | -11.4% |
| 1993 | 620 ha | +5.3% |
| 1994 | 815 ha | +31.5% |
| 1995 | 1,150 ha | +41.1% |
| 1996 | 1,450 ha | +26.1% |
| 1997 | 1,550 ha | +6.9% |
| 1998 | 1,520 ha | -1.9% |
| 1999 | 1,640 ha | +7.9% |
| 2000 | 1,094 ha | -33.3% |
| 2001 | 2,180 ha | +99.3% |
| 2002 | 2,147 ha | -1.5% |
| 2003 | 3,582 ha | +66.8% |
| 2004 | 3,543 ha | -1.1% |
| 2005 | 4,128 ha | +16.5% |
| 2006 | 4,200 ha | +1.7% |
| 2007 | 4,646 ha | +10.6% |
| 2008 | 3,581 ha | -22.9% |
| 2009 | 2,368 ha | -33.9% |
| 2010 | 2,083 ha | -12.0% |
| 2011 | 2,045 ha | -1.8% |
| 2012 | 3,015 ha | +47.4% |
| 2013 | 4,032 ha | +33.7% |
| 2014 | 3,590 ha | -11.0% |
| 2015 | 3,703 ha | +3.1% |
| 2016 | 2,993 ha | -19.2% |
| 2017 | 5,806 ha | +94.0% |
| 2018 | 7,239 ha | +24.7% |
| 2019 | 8,704 ha | +20.2% |
| 2020 | 7,975 ha | -8.4% |
| 2021 | 7,948 ha | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 7,729 ha | -2.8% |
| 2023 | 8,284 ha | +7.2% |
| 2024 | 7,860 ha | -5.1% |
Colombia compared with similar countries
- Colombia's 7,860 ha is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3,454 ha, 2.3× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Colombia's 7,860 ha is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 729 ha, 10.8× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Chillies and peppers: Area harvested in Colombia 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 | +99.3% | 1,094 ha | 2,180 ha |
| 2017 | +94.0% | 2,993 ha | 5,806 ha |
| 1976 | +73.7% | 380 ha | 660 ha |
| 2003 | +66.8% | 2,147 ha | 3,582 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 345 ha | 325 ha | 365 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 549.3 ha | 370 ha | 850 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 815 ha | 620 ha | 902 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,068 ha | 589 ha | 1,640 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,147 ha | 1,094 ha | 4,646 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,321 ha | 2,045 ha | 8,704 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 7,959 ha | 7,729 ha | 8,284 ha | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Colombia?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Colombia was 7,860 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 Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 8,704 ha in 2019.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 325 ha in 1961.
- How does Colombia rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area?
- Colombia ranks 45th out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 118.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia 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.