Chillies and peppers: Area harvested in Jamaica
Jamaica: Chillies and peppers: Area harvested was 1,432 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Area in Jamaica, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Jamaica recorded 1,432 ha for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.6% on the previous year and up 25.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Jamaica peaked at 1,572 ha in 2022 and was at its lowest, 83 ha, in 1970.
That places Jamaica 89th 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 Jamaica, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 90 ha | — |
| 1962 | 90 ha | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 90 ha | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 110 ha | +22.2% |
| 1965 | 130 ha | +18.2% |
| 1966 | 130 ha | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 130 ha | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 120 ha | -7.7% |
| 1969 | 120 ha | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 83 ha | -30.8% |
| 1971 | 141 ha | +69.9% |
| 1972 | 134 ha | -5.0% |
| 1973 | 95 ha | -29.1% |
| 1974 | 99 ha | +4.2% |
| 1975 | 153 ha | +54.5% |
| 1976 | 186 ha | +21.6% |
| 1977 | 168 ha | -9.7% |
| 1978 | 196 ha | +16.7% |
| 1979 | 244 ha | +24.5% |
| 1980 | 384 ha | +57.4% |
| 1981 | 411 ha | +7.0% |
| 1982 | 373 ha | -9.2% |
| 1983 | 206 ha | -44.8% |
| 1984 | 340 ha | +65.0% |
| 1985 | 429 ha | +26.2% |
| 1986 | 409 ha | -4.7% |
| 1987 | 598 ha | +46.2% |
| 1988 | 299 ha | -50.0% |
| 1989 | 259 ha | -13.4% |
| 1990 | 499 ha | +92.7% |
| 1991 | 331 ha | -33.7% |
| 1992 | 371 ha | +12.1% |
| 1993 | 498 ha | +34.2% |
| 1994 | 637 ha | +27.9% |
| 1995 | 727 ha | +14.1% |
| 1996 | 831 ha | +14.3% |
| 1997 | 652 ha | -21.5% |
| 1998 | 691 ha | +6.0% |
| 1999 | 719 ha | +4.1% |
| 2000 | 643 ha | -10.6% |
| 2001 | 667 ha | +3.7% |
| 2002 | 551 ha | -17.4% |
| 2003 | 721 ha | +30.9% |
| 2004 | 586 ha | -18.7% |
| 2005 | 581 ha | -0.9% |
| 2006 | 721 ha | +24.1% |
| 2007 | 688 ha | -4.6% |
| 2008 | 635 ha | -7.7% |
| 2009 | 801 ha | +26.1% |
| 2010 | 828 ha | +3.4% |
| 2011 | 964 ha | +16.4% |
| 2012 | 1,126 ha | +16.8% |
| 2013 | 1,242 ha | +10.3% |
| 2014 | 1,142 ha | -8.1% |
| 2015 | 1,099 ha | -3.8% |
| 2016 | 1,263 ha | +14.9% |
| 2017 | 1,212 ha | -4.0% |
| 2018 | 1,287 ha | +6.2% |
| 2019 | 1,279 ha | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 1,301 ha | +1.7% |
| 2021 | 1,415 ha | +8.8% |
| 2022 | 1,572 ha | +11.1% |
| 2023 | 1,486 ha | -5.5% |
| 2024 | 1,432 ha | -3.6% |
Jamaica compared with similar countries
- Jamaica's 1,432 ha is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3,454 ha, 41% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Jamaica's 1,432 ha is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 729 ha, 2.0× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 112.22 ha | 90 ha | 130 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 149.9 ha | 83 ha | 244 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 370.8 ha | 206 ha | 598 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 595.6 ha | 331 ha | 831 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 659.4 ha | 551 ha | 801 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,144 ha | 828 ha | 1,287 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,441 ha | 1,301 ha | 1,572 ha | 5 |
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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 0.0663 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % 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 0.147 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.16 % change on previous year (2025)
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- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 699.7 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.28 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Jamaica?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Jamaica was 1,432 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 Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 1,572 ha in 2022.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 83 ha in 1970.
- How does Jamaica rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area?
- Jamaica ranks 89th out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica 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.