Chillies and peppers: Area harvested in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Chillies and peppers: Area harvested was 187,924 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Area in Ethiopia, 1993–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Ethiopia recorded 187,924 ha for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.1% on the previous year and up 55.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Ethiopia peaked at 204,700 ha in 2017 and was at its lowest, 48,282 ha, in 2001.
That places Ethiopia 6th 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 Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 54,000 ha | — |
| 1994 | 57,573 ha | +6.6% |
| 1995 | 56,536 ha | -1.8% |
| 1996 | 55,000 ha | -2.7% |
| 1997 | 55,500 ha | +0.9% |
| 1998 | 56,000 ha | +0.9% |
| 1999 | 57,000 ha | +1.8% |
| 2000 | 58,000 ha | +1.8% |
| 2001 | 48,282 ha | -16.8% |
| 2002 | 58,104 ha | +20.3% |
| 2003 | 49,611 ha | -14.6% |
| 2004 | 54,082 ha | +9.0% |
| 2005 | 61,744 ha | +14.2% |
| 2006 | 87,802 ha | +42.2% |
| 2007 | 63,800 ha | -27.3% |
| 2008 | 83,293 ha | +30.6% |
| 2009 | 97,712 ha | +17.3% |
| 2010 | 89,205 ha | -8.7% |
| 2011 | 115,777 ha | +29.8% |
| 2012 | 147,092 ha | +27.0% |
| 2013 | 154,060 ha | +4.7% |
| 2014 | 121,110 ha | -21.4% |
| 2015 | 104,250 ha | -13.9% |
| 2016 | 161,472 ha | +54.9% |
| 2017 | 204,700 ha | +26.8% |
| 2018 | 192,649 ha | -5.9% |
| 2019 | 176,640 ha | -8.3% |
| 2020 | 195,490 ha | +10.7% |
| 2021 | 191,508 ha | -2.0% |
| 2022 | 186,317 ha | -2.7% |
| 2023 | 185,947 ha | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 187,924 ha | +1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 55,944 ha | 54,000 ha | 57,573 ha | 7 |
| 2000s | 66,243 ha | 48,282 ha | 97,712 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 146,696 ha | 89,205 ha | 204,700 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 189,437 ha | 185,947 ha | 195,490 ha | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Ethiopia?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Ethiopia was 187,924 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 Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 204,700 ha in 2017.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 48,282 ha in 2001.
- How does Ethiopia rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area?
- Ethiopia ranks 6th out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 55.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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.