Chillies and peppers: Area harvested in European Union (27)
European Union (27): Chillies and peppers: Area harvested was 57,620 ha in 2024. ▼ Falling
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Area in European Union (27), 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 European Union (27) stood at 57,620 ha.
That represents a change of up 3.5% on the previous year and down 4.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in European Union (27) peaked at 115,832 ha in 1973 and was at its lowest, 55,670 ha, in 2023.
European Union (27) ranks 19th of 30 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 64 years of available data.
Chillies and peppers: Area harvested in European Union (27), year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 74,428 ha | — |
| 1962 | 78,862 ha | +6.0% |
| 1963 | 86,987 ha | +10.3% |
| 1964 | 79,828 ha | -8.2% |
| 1965 | 80,278 ha | +0.6% |
| 1966 | 91,294 ha | +13.7% |
| 1967 | 93,953 ha | +2.9% |
| 1968 | 98,508 ha | +4.8% |
| 1969 | 96,607 ha | -1.9% |
| 1970 | 98,594 ha | +2.1% |
| 1971 | 99,601 ha | +1.0% |
| 1972 | 111,343 ha | +11.8% |
| 1973 | 115,832 ha | +4.0% |
| 1974 | 102,200 ha | -11.8% |
| 1975 | 98,392 ha | -3.7% |
| 1976 | 109,745 ha | +11.5% |
| 1977 | 112,427 ha | +2.4% |
| 1978 | 112,781 ha | +0.3% |
| 1979 | 112,369 ha | -0.4% |
| 1980 | 107,649 ha | -4.2% |
| 1981 | 108,769 ha | +1.0% |
| 1982 | 108,330 ha | -0.4% |
| 1983 | 104,483 ha | -3.6% |
| 1984 | 107,773 ha | +3.1% |
| 1985 | 107,554 ha | -0.2% |
| 1986 | 107,382 ha | -0.2% |
| 1987 | 107,254 ha | -0.1% |
| 1988 | 106,675 ha | -0.5% |
| 1989 | 110,781 ha | +3.8% |
| 1990 | 105,975 ha | -4.3% |
| 1991 | 99,551 ha | -6.1% |
| 1992 | 107,131 ha | +7.6% |
| 1993 | 99,550 ha | -7.1% |
| 1994 | 102,864 ha | +3.3% |
| 1995 | 105,635 ha | +2.7% |
| 1996 | 94,515 ha | -10.5% |
| 1997 | 95,682 ha | +1.2% |
| 1998 | 100,276 ha | +4.8% |
| 1999 | 102,282 ha | +2.0% |
| 2000 | 94,790 ha | -7.3% |
| 2001 | 87,553 ha | -7.6% |
| 2002 | 86,666 ha | -1.0% |
| 2003 | 87,736 ha | +1.2% |
| 2004 | 82,211 ha | -6.3% |
| 2005 | 77,475 ha | -5.8% |
| 2006 | 86,595 ha | +11.8% |
| 2007 | 78,958 ha | -8.8% |
| 2008 | 70,891 ha | -10.2% |
| 2009 | 72,132 ha | +1.8% |
| 2010 | 69,564 ha | -3.6% |
| 2011 | 64,960 ha | -6.6% |
| 2012 | 63,119 ha | -2.8% |
| 2013 | 64,645 ha | +2.4% |
| 2014 | 60,564 ha | -6.3% |
| 2015 | 62,992 ha | +4.0% |
| 2016 | 64,110 ha | +1.8% |
| 2017 | 63,268 ha | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 58,940 ha | -6.8% |
| 2019 | 59,600 ha | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 57,630 ha | -3.3% |
| 2021 | 60,680 ha | +5.3% |
| 2022 | 55,880 ha | -7.9% |
| 2023 | 55,670 ha | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 57,620 ha | +3.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 86,749 ha | 74,428 ha | 98,508 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 107,328 ha | 98,392 ha | 115,832 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 107,665 ha | 104,483 ha | 110,781 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 101,346 ha | 94,515 ha | 107,131 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 82,501 ha | 70,891 ha | 94,790 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 63,176 ha | 58,940 ha | 69,564 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 57,496 ha | 55,670 ha | 60,680 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near European Union (27)
- 16 Benin 35,000 ha compare
- 17 Republic of Korea 30,775 ha compare
- 18 Sierra Leone 29,121 ha compare
- 19 Cameroon 26,241 ha compare
- 20 Democratic People's Republic of Korea 24,868 ha compare
- 21 Spain 23,500 ha compare
- 22 Tunisia 20,319 ha compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in European Union (27)?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in European Union (27) was 57,620 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 European Union (27)?
- The highest recorded value was 115,832 ha in 1973.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area recorded in European Union (27)?
- The lowest recorded value was 55,670 ha in 2023.
- How does European Union (27) rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area?
- European Union (27) ranks 19th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area rising or falling in European Union (27)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this European Union (27) 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.