Chillies and peppers: Area harvested in Kenya
Kenya: Chillies and peppers: Area harvested was 1,868 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Area in Kenya, 1992–2024
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 Kenya stood at 1,868 ha.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 30.5% on the previous year and up 659.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Kenya peaked at 2,687 ha in 2023 and was at its lowest, 218 ha, in 2013.
That places Kenya 83rd 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 Kenya, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1,057 ha | — |
| 1993 | 1,437 ha | +36.0% |
| 1994 | 1,733 ha | +20.6% |
| 1995 | 1,630 ha | -5.9% |
| 1996 | 1,488 ha | -8.7% |
| 1997 | 648 ha | -56.5% |
| 1998 | 496 ha | -23.5% |
| 1999 | 477 ha | -3.8% |
| 2000 | 527 ha | +10.5% |
| 2001 | 708 ha | +34.3% |
| 2002 | 768 ha | +8.5% |
| 2003 | 1,011 ha | +31.6% |
| 2004 | 842 ha | -16.7% |
| 2005 | 1,286 ha | +52.7% |
| 2006 | 1,052 ha | -18.2% |
| 2007 | 1,085 ha | +3.1% |
| 2008 | 1,244 ha | +14.7% |
| 2009 | 668 ha | -46.3% |
| 2010 | 954 ha | +42.8% |
| 2011 | 757 ha | -20.6% |
| 2012 | 620 ha | -18.1% |
| 2013 | 218 ha | -64.8% |
| 2014 | 246 ha | +12.8% |
| 2015 | 426 ha | +73.2% |
| 2016 | 491 ha | +15.3% |
| 2017 | 601 ha | +22.4% |
| 2018 | 707 ha | +17.6% |
| 2019 | 788 ha | +11.5% |
| 2020 | 977 ha | +24.0% |
| 2021 | 1,121 ha | +14.7% |
| 2022 | 1,394 ha | +24.4% |
| 2023 | 2,687 ha | +92.8% |
| 2024 | 1,868 ha | -30.5% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 1,868 ha is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4,171 ha, 45% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 1,868 ha is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4,171 ha, 45% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,121 ha | 477 ha | 1,733 ha | 8 |
| 2000s | 919.1 ha | 527 ha | 1,286 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 580.8 ha | 218 ha | 954 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,609 ha | 977 ha | 2,687 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
- 80 Republic of Moldova 2,100 ha compare
- 81 Bosnia and Herzegovina 2,022 ha compare
- 82 Libya 1,916 ha compare
- 84 Sudan (former) 1,716 ha compare
- 85 Israel 1,645 ha compare
- 86 Burkina Faso 1,638 ha compare
More agriculture & rural data for Kenya
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.9835 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1186 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.2405 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.4888 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 16.52 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2316 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 547.24 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.47 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Kenya?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Kenya was 1,868 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 Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 2,687 ha in 2023.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 218 ha in 2013.
- How does Kenya rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area?
- Kenya ranks 83rd out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 659.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya 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.