Chillies and peppers: Area harvested in Egypt
Egypt: Chillies and peppers: Area harvested was 58,485 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Area in Egypt, 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 Egypt is 58,485 ha, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 0.3% on the previous year and up 53.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Egypt peaked at 62,139 ha in 2022 and was at its lowest, 3,781 ha, in 1961.
That places Egypt 13th 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 Egypt, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3,781 ha | — |
| 1962 | 4,201 ha | +11.1% |
| 1963 | 4,201 ha | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 4,621 ha | +10.0% |
| 1965 | 4,621 ha | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 5,789 ha | +25.3% |
| 1967 | 6,360 ha | +9.9% |
| 1968 | 7,141 ha | +12.3% |
| 1969 | 9,500 ha | +33.0% |
| 1970 | 7,141 ha | -24.8% |
| 1971 | 7,561 ha | +5.9% |
| 1972 | 6,721 ha | -11.1% |
| 1973 | 6,721 ha | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 7,141 ha | +6.2% |
| 1975 | 7,980 ha | +11.7% |
| 1976 | 8,484 ha | +6.3% |
| 1977 | 8,311 ha | -2.0% |
| 1978 | 9,952 ha | +19.7% |
| 1979 | 10,638 ha | +6.9% |
| 1980 | 10,146 ha | -4.6% |
| 1981 | 10,521 ha | +3.7% |
| 1982 | 10,690 ha | +1.6% |
| 1983 | 11,340 ha | +6.1% |
| 1984 | 10,920 ha | -3.7% |
| 1985 | 11,760 ha | +7.7% |
| 1986 | 13,860 ha | +17.9% |
| 1987 | 14,700 ha | +6.1% |
| 1988 | 15,120 ha | +2.9% |
| 1989 | 15,120 ha | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 15,963 ha | +5.6% |
| 1991 | 17,013 ha | +6.6% |
| 1992 | 15,317 ha | -10.0% |
| 1993 | 12,000 ha | -21.7% |
| 1994 | 14,000 ha | +16.7% |
| 1995 | 17,131 ha | +22.4% |
| 1996 | 22,557 ha | +31.7% |
| 1997 | 25,504 ha | +13.1% |
| 1998 | 26,586 ha | +4.2% |
| 1999 | 27,672 ha | +4.1% |
| 2000 | 27,934 ha | +0.9% |
| 2001 | 25,866 ha | -7.4% |
| 2002 | 30,084 ha | +16.3% |
| 2003 | 31,754 ha | +5.6% |
| 2004 | 29,690 ha | -6.5% |
| 2005 | 29,000 ha | -2.3% |
| 2006 | 30,000 ha | +3.4% |
| 2007 | 39,953 ha | +33.2% |
| 2008 | 42,405 ha | +6.1% |
| 2009 | 45,371 ha | +7.0% |
| 2010 | 38,390 ha | -15.4% |
| 2011 | 39,666 ha | +3.3% |
| 2012 | 39,819 ha | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 35,289 ha | -11.4% |
| 2014 | 38,132 ha | +8.1% |
| 2015 | 40,834 ha | +7.1% |
| 2016 | 40,850 ha | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 38,588 ha | -5.5% |
| 2018 | 37,591 ha | -2.6% |
| 2019 | 50,329 ha | +33.9% |
| 2020 | 47,239 ha | -6.1% |
| 2021 | 40,876 ha | -13.5% |
| 2022 | 62,139 ha | +52.0% |
| 2023 | 58,291 ha | -6.2% |
| 2024 | 58,485 ha | +0.3% |
Egypt compared with similar countries
- Egypt's 58,485 ha is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4,171 ha, 14.0× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Egypt's 58,485 ha is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1,916 ha, 30.5× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5,579 ha | 3,781 ha | 9,500 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 8,065 ha | 6,721 ha | 10,638 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 12,418 ha | 10,146 ha | 15,120 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 19,374 ha | 12,000 ha | 27,672 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 33,206 ha | 25,866 ha | 45,371 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 39,949 ha | 35,289 ha | 50,329 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 53,406 ha | 40,876 ha | 62,139 ha | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Egypt
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.08 % 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 0.0355 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.0355 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.32 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1655 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 Egypt?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Egypt was 58,485 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 Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 62,139 ha in 2022.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,781 ha in 1961.
- How does Egypt rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area?
- Egypt ranks 13th out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is up 53.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Egypt 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.