Chillies and peppers: Area harvested in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
Least Developed Countries (LDCs): Chillies and peppers: Area harvested was 404,575 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Area in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Least Developed Countries (LDCs) recorded 404,575 ha for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in 2024.
The figure is up 4.7% on the previous year and up 101.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) peaked at 442,032 ha in 2020 and was at its lowest, 6,300 ha, in 1961.
That places Least Developed Countries (LDCs) 8th out of 30 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Chillies and peppers: Area harvested in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 6,300 ha | — |
| 1962 | 7,000 ha | +11.1% |
| 1963 | 7,320 ha | +4.6% |
| 1964 | 7,550 ha | +3.1% |
| 1965 | 7,750 ha | +2.6% |
| 1966 | 7,970 ha | +2.8% |
| 1967 | 7,980 ha | +0.1% |
| 1968 | 8,080 ha | +1.3% |
| 1969 | 8,300 ha | +2.7% |
| 1970 | 8,400 ha | +1.2% |
| 1971 | 8,420 ha | +0.2% |
| 1972 | 8,420 ha | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 8,420 ha | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 8,450 ha | +0.4% |
| 1975 | 8,950 ha | +5.9% |
| 1976 | 9,460 ha | +5.7% |
| 1977 | 9,960 ha | +5.3% |
| 1978 | 10,500 ha | +5.4% |
| 1979 | 11,751 ha | +11.9% |
| 1980 | 11,952 ha | +1.7% |
| 1981 | 11,934 ha | -0.2% |
| 1982 | 12,000 ha | +0.6% |
| 1983 | 12,545 ha | +4.5% |
| 1984 | 12,715 ha | +1.4% |
| 1985 | 13,924 ha | +9.5% |
| 1986 | 12,955 ha | -7.0% |
| 1987 | 11,045 ha | -14.7% |
| 1988 | 13,943 ha | +26.2% |
| 1989 | 13,824 ha | -0.9% |
| 1990 | 16,240 ha | +17.5% |
| 1991 | 18,427 ha | +13.5% |
| 1992 | 18,326 ha | -0.5% |
| 1993 | 73,155 ha | +299.2% |
| 1994 | 78,342 ha | +7.1% |
| 1995 | 79,779 ha | +1.8% |
| 1996 | 81,521 ha | +2.2% |
| 1997 | 82,496 ha | +1.2% |
| 1998 | 85,999 ha | +4.2% |
| 1999 | 88,368 ha | +2.8% |
| 2000 | 92,789 ha | +5.0% |
| 2001 | 81,011 ha | -12.7% |
| 2002 | 99,535 ha | +22.9% |
| 2003 | 89,961 ha | -9.6% |
| 2004 | 94,095 ha | +4.6% |
| 2005 | 109,095 ha | +15.9% |
| 2006 | 124,219 ha | +13.9% |
| 2007 | 109,545 ha | -11.8% |
| 2008 | 132,663 ha | +21.1% |
| 2009 | 143,699 ha | +8.3% |
| 2010 | 143,724 ha | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 168,266 ha | +17.1% |
| 2012 | 206,644 ha | +22.8% |
| 2013 | 217,479 ha | +5.2% |
| 2014 | 200,499 ha | -7.8% |
| 2015 | 249,734 ha | +24.6% |
| 2016 | 314,804 ha | +26.1% |
| 2017 | 351,705 ha | +11.7% |
| 2018 | 385,416 ha | +9.6% |
| 2019 | 356,328 ha | -7.5% |
| 2020 | 442,032 ha | +24.1% |
| 2021 | 383,474 ha | -13.2% |
| 2022 | 393,807 ha | +2.7% |
| 2023 | 386,516 ha | -1.9% |
| 2024 | 404,575 ha | +4.7% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Chillies and peppers: Area harvested in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | +299.2% | 18,326 ha | 73,155 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7,583 ha | 6,300 ha | 8,300 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 9,273 ha | 8,400 ha | 11,751 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 12,684 ha | 11,045 ha | 13,943 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 62,265 ha | 16,240 ha | 88,368 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 107,661 ha | 81,011 ha | 143,699 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 259,460 ha | 143,724 ha | 385,416 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 402,081 ha | 383,474 ha | 442,032 ha | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) was 404,575 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 Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
- The highest recorded value was 442,032 ha in 2020.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area recorded in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,300 ha in 1961.
- How does Least Developed Countries (LDCs) rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area?
- Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 8th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area rising or falling in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 101.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Least Developed Countries (LDCs) 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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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.