Chillies and peppers: Area harvested in Madagascar
Madagascar: Chillies and peppers: Area harvested was 87 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Area in Madagascar, 1991–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Madagascar recorded 87 ha for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in 2024. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
The figure is up 3.6% on the previous year and up 74.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Madagascar peaked at 87 ha in 2024 and was at its lowest, 10 ha, in 1991.
That places Madagascar 137th out of 164 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Chillies and peppers: Area harvested in Madagascar, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 10 ha | — |
| 1992 | 11 ha | +10.0% |
| 1993 | 12 ha | +9.1% |
| 1994 | 10 ha | -16.7% |
| 1995 | 15 ha | +50.0% |
| 1996 | 14 ha | -6.7% |
| 1997 | 14 ha | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 14 ha | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 15 ha | +7.1% |
| 2000 | 14 ha | -6.7% |
| 2001 | 16 ha | +14.3% |
| 2002 | 18 ha | +12.5% |
| 2003 | 20 ha | +11.1% |
| 2004 | 21 ha | +5.0% |
| 2005 | 29 ha | +38.1% |
| 2006 | 32 ha | +10.3% |
| 2007 | 35 ha | +9.4% |
| 2008 | 38 ha | +8.6% |
| 2009 | 40 ha | +5.3% |
| 2010 | 45 ha | +12.5% |
| 2011 | 50 ha | +11.1% |
| 2012 | 50 ha | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 50 ha | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 50 ha | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 60 ha | +20.0% |
| 2016 | 65 ha | +8.3% |
| 2017 | 65 ha | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 70 ha | +7.7% |
| 2019 | 70 ha | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 75 ha | +7.1% |
| 2021 | 75 ha | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 78 ha | +4.0% |
| 2023 | 84 ha | +7.7% |
| 2024 | 87 ha | +3.6% |
Madagascar compared with similar countries
- Madagascar's 87 ha is below the median for low income countries, which is 5,068 ha, 2% of the median. (11 countries reporting)
- Madagascar's 87 ha is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4,171 ha, 2% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12.78 ha | 10 ha | 15 ha | 9 |
| 2000s | 26.3 ha | 14 ha | 40 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 57.5 ha | 45 ha | 70 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 79.8 ha | 75 ha | 87 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Madagascar
- 134 Dominica 93 ha compare
- 135 Slovakia 90 ha compare
- 135 Slovakia 90 ha compare
- 137 Madagascar 87 ha compare
- 139 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 79 ha compare
- 140 New Zealand 52 ha compare
More agriculture & rural data for Madagascar
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.11 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 0.0021 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 1.25 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.217 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 130.06 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.72 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Madagascar?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Madagascar was 87 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 Madagascar?
- The highest recorded value was 87 ha in 2024.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area recorded in Madagascar?
- The lowest recorded value was 10 ha in 1991.
- How does Madagascar rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area?
- Madagascar ranks 137th out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area rising or falling in Madagascar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 74.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Madagascar 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.