Chillies and peppers: Area harvested in Iraq
Iraq: Chillies and peppers: Area harvested was 4,101 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Area in Iraq, 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 Iraq stood at 4,101 ha.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 157.0% on the previous year and down 51.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Iraq peaked at 10,507 ha in 2013 and was at its lowest, 800 ha, in 1961.
That places Iraq 56th 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 Iraq, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 800 ha | — |
| 1962 | 800 ha | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 815 ha | +1.9% |
| 1964 | 1,065 ha | +30.7% |
| 1965 | 1,165 ha | +9.4% |
| 1966 | 1,553 ha | +33.3% |
| 1967 | 1,335 ha | -14.0% |
| 1968 | 1,654 ha | +23.9% |
| 1969 | 1,717 ha | +3.8% |
| 1970 | 1,650 ha | -3.9% |
| 1971 | 2,250 ha | +36.4% |
| 1972 | 1,600 ha | -28.9% |
| 1973 | 1,456 ha | -9.0% |
| 1974 | 1,110 ha | -23.8% |
| 1975 | 1,143 ha | +3.0% |
| 1976 | 1,272 ha | +11.3% |
| 1977 | 1,814 ha | +42.6% |
| 1978 | 1,613 ha | -11.1% |
| 1979 | 950 ha | -41.1% |
| 1980 | 1,725 ha | +81.6% |
| 1981 | 1,700 ha | -1.4% |
| 1982 | 3,225 ha | +89.7% |
| 1983 | 2,800 ha | -13.2% |
| 1984 | 3,450 ha | +23.2% |
| 1985 | 4,250 ha | +23.2% |
| 1986 | 4,050 ha | -4.7% |
| 1987 | 3,250 ha | -19.8% |
| 1988 | 3,225 ha | -0.8% |
| 1989 | 3,800 ha | +17.8% |
| 1990 | 4,125 ha | +8.6% |
| 1991 | 2,625 ha | -36.4% |
| 1992 | 3,100 ha | +18.1% |
| 1993 | 3,150 ha | +1.6% |
| 1994 | 3,100 ha | -1.6% |
| 1995 | 3,200 ha | +3.2% |
| 1996 | 3,100 ha | -3.1% |
| 1997 | 3,150 ha | +1.6% |
| 1998 | 3,300 ha | +4.8% |
| 1999 | 3,096 ha | -6.2% |
| 2000 | 3,100 ha | +0.1% |
| 2001 | 2,975 ha | -4.0% |
| 2002 | 3,000 ha | +0.8% |
| 2003 | 2,900 ha | -3.3% |
| 2004 | 3,500 ha | +20.7% |
| 2005 | 4,500 ha | +28.6% |
| 2006 | 5,200 ha | +15.6% |
| 2007 | 6,100 ha | +17.3% |
| 2008 | 8,100 ha | +32.8% |
| 2009 | 6,325 ha | -21.9% |
| 2010 | 5,734 ha | -9.3% |
| 2011 | 7,889 ha | +37.6% |
| 2012 | 8,457 ha | +7.2% |
| 2013 | 10,507 ha | +24.2% |
| 2014 | 8,379 ha | -20.3% |
| 2015 | 3,525 ha | -57.9% |
| 2016 | 2,627 ha | -25.5% |
| 2017 | 2,471 ha | -5.9% |
| 2018 | 2,695 ha | +9.1% |
| 2019 | 3,263 ha | +21.1% |
| 2020 | 5,297 ha | +62.3% |
| 2021 | 5,391 ha | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 5,068 ha | -6.0% |
| 2023 | 1,596 ha | -68.5% |
| 2024 | 4,101 ha | +157.0% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 4,101 ha is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3,454 ha, 1.2× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 4,101 ha is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1,916 ha, 2.1× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Chillies and peppers: Area harvested in Iraq 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | +157.0% | 1,596 ha | 4,101 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,212 ha | 800 ha | 1,717 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,486 ha | 950 ha | 2,250 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,148 ha | 1,700 ha | 4,250 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,195 ha | 2,625 ha | 4,125 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,570 ha | 2,900 ha | 8,100 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,555 ha | 2,471 ha | 10,507 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,291 ha | 1,596 ha | 5,391 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
- 53 Cuba 4,698 ha compare
- 54 Malaysia 4,528 ha compare
- 55 Zimbabwe 4,401 ha compare
- 57 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 4,077 ha compare
- 58 Côte d'Ivoire 3,941 ha compare
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More agriculture & rural data for Iraq
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.4718 % 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 0.1178 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.2266 % 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 0.2022 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -8.53 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0341 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 184.67 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.94 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Iraq?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Iraq was 4,101 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 Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 10,507 ha in 2013.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 800 ha in 1961.
- How does Iraq rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area?
- Iraq ranks 56th out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is down 51.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq 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.