Chillies and peppers: Area harvested in Hungary
Hungary: Chillies and peppers: Area harvested was 1,370 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Area in Hungary, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Hungary recorded 1,370 ha for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in 2024.
That represents a change of up 3.8% on the previous year and down 31.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Hungary peaked at 20,400 ha in 1978 and was at its lowest, 1,320 ha, in 2023.
Hungary ranks 92nd 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 Hungary, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 12,200 ha | — |
| 1962 | 13,800 ha | +13.1% |
| 1963 | 16,200 ha | +17.4% |
| 1964 | 11,100 ha | -31.5% |
| 1965 | 12,000 ha | +8.1% |
| 1966 | 13,600 ha | +13.3% |
| 1967 | 14,600 ha | +7.4% |
| 1968 | 13,600 ha | -6.8% |
| 1969 | 14,100 ha | +3.7% |
| 1970 | 14,000 ha | -0.7% |
| 1971 | 14,700 ha | +5.0% |
| 1972 | 17,900 ha | +21.8% |
| 1973 | 17,200 ha | -3.9% |
| 1974 | 16,200 ha | -5.8% |
| 1975 | 13,400 ha | -17.3% |
| 1976 | 15,400 ha | +14.9% |
| 1977 | 18,200 ha | +18.2% |
| 1978 | 20,400 ha | +12.1% |
| 1979 | 18,697 ha | -8.3% |
| 1980 | 15,187 ha | -18.8% |
| 1981 | 15,603 ha | +2.7% |
| 1982 | 12,300 ha | -21.2% |
| 1983 | 11,200 ha | -8.9% |
| 1984 | 14,700 ha | +31.2% |
| 1985 | 12,000 ha | -18.4% |
| 1986 | 14,400 ha | +20.0% |
| 1987 | 14,000 ha | -2.8% |
| 1988 | 14,200 ha | +1.4% |
| 1989 | 14,600 ha | +2.8% |
| 1990 | 16,200 ha | +11.0% |
| 1991 | 12,252 ha | -24.4% |
| 1992 | 17,956 ha | +46.6% |
| 1993 | 14,230 ha | -20.8% |
| 1994 | 16,005 ha | +12.5% |
| 1995 | 15,242 ha | -4.8% |
| 1996 | 7,812 ha | -48.7% |
| 1997 | 10,591 ha | +35.6% |
| 1998 | 9,749 ha | -8.0% |
| 1999 | 9,316 ha | -4.4% |
| 2000 | 6,754 ha | -27.5% |
| 2001 | 6,923 ha | +2.5% |
| 2002 | 6,747 ha | -2.5% |
| 2003 | 5,830 ha | -13.6% |
| 2004 | 5,717 ha | -1.9% |
| 2005 | 4,212 ha | -26.3% |
| 2006 | 5,955 ha | +41.4% |
| 2007 | 5,200 ha | -12.7% |
| 2008 | 3,643 ha | -29.9% |
| 2009 | 3,961 ha | +8.7% |
| 2010 | 3,232 ha | -18.4% |
| 2011 | 2,668 ha | -17.5% |
| 2012 | 2,648 ha | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 2,550 ha | -3.7% |
| 2014 | 1,990 ha | -22.0% |
| 2015 | 2,673 ha | +34.3% |
| 2016 | 2,787 ha | +4.3% |
| 2017 | 2,569 ha | -7.8% |
| 2018 | 1,910 ha | -25.7% |
| 2019 | 1,850 ha | -3.1% |
| 2020 | 1,570 ha | -15.1% |
| 2021 | 1,660 ha | +5.7% |
| 2022 | 1,400 ha | -15.7% |
| 2023 | 1,320 ha | -5.7% |
| 2024 | 1,370 ha | +3.8% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 1,370 ha is above the median for high income countries, which is 195.5 ha, 7.0× the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 1,370 ha is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,060 ha, 1.3× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 13,467 ha | 11,100 ha | 16,200 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 16,610 ha | 13,400 ha | 20,400 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 13,819 ha | 11,200 ha | 15,603 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 12,935 ha | 7,812 ha | 17,956 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 5,494 ha | 3,643 ha | 6,923 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,488 ha | 1,850 ha | 3,232 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,464 ha | 1,320 ha | 1,660 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
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- 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 0.4268 hectares per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Hungary?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Hungary was 1,370 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 Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 20,400 ha in 1978.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,320 ha in 2023.
- How does Hungary rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area?
- Hungary ranks 92nd out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary 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.