Chillies and peppers: Area harvested in Guyana
Guyana: Chillies and peppers: Area harvested was 173 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Area in Guyana, 1990–2024
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 Guyana is 173 ha, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 17.7% on the previous year and down 15.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Guyana peaked at 1,450 ha in 2013 and was at its lowest, 60 ha, in 2002.
That places Guyana 121st out of 164 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Guyana, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 460 ha | — |
| 1991 | 434 ha | -5.7% |
| 1992 | 428 ha | -1.4% |
| 1993 | 418 ha | -2.3% |
| 1994 | 464 ha | +11.0% |
| 1995 | 550 ha | +18.5% |
| 1996 | 230 ha | -58.2% |
| 1997 | 250 ha | +8.7% |
| 1998 | 270 ha | +8.0% |
| 1999 | 272 ha | +0.7% |
| 2000 | 980 ha | +260.3% |
| 2001 | 640 ha | -34.7% |
| 2002 | 60 ha | -90.6% |
| 2003 | 440 ha | +633.3% |
| 2004 | 400 ha | -9.1% |
| 2005 | 190 ha | -52.5% |
| 2006 | 420 ha | +121.1% |
| 2007 | 380 ha | -9.5% |
| 2008 | 300 ha | -21.1% |
| 2009 | 580 ha | +93.3% |
| 2010 | 860 ha | +48.3% |
| 2011 | 730 ha | -15.1% |
| 2012 | 730 ha | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 1,450 ha | +98.6% |
| 2014 | 204 ha | -85.9% |
| 2015 | 405 ha | +98.5% |
| 2016 | 312 ha | -23.0% |
| 2017 | 324 ha | +3.8% |
| 2018 | 447 ha | +38.0% |
| 2019 | 188 ha | -57.9% |
| 2020 | 219 ha | +16.5% |
| 2021 | 97 ha | -55.7% |
| 2022 | 141 ha | +45.4% |
| 2023 | 147 ha | +4.3% |
| 2024 | 173 ha | +17.7% |
Guyana compared with similar countries
- Guyana's 173 ha is below the median for high income countries, which is 195.5 ha, 88% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Guyana's 173 ha is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 729 ha, 24% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Chillies and peppers: Area harvested in Guyana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +633.3% | 60 ha | 440 ha |
| 2000 | +260.3% | 272 ha | 980 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 377.6 ha | 230 ha | 550 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 439 ha | 60 ha | 980 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 565 ha | 188 ha | 1,450 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 155.4 ha | 97 ha | 219 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Guyana
- 118 El Salvador 203 ha compare
- 119 Costa Rica 178 ha compare
- 120 Malawi 177 ha compare
- 122 Slovenia 160 ha compare
- 123 United Arab Emirates 158 ha compare
- 124 Panama 156 ha compare
More agriculture & rural data for Guyana
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.0667 % 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 0.5382 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.0287 % 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 1.25 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 11.48 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0773 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 2,507 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.5708 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Guyana?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Guyana was 173 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 Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 1,450 ha in 2013.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was 60 ha in 2002.
- How does Guyana rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area?
- Guyana ranks 121st out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area rising or falling in Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guyana 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.