Chillies and peppers: Area harvested in Malawi
Malawi: Chillies and peppers: Area harvested was 177 ha in 2024. ▲ Rising
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Area in Malawi, 2017–2024
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 Malawi stood at 177 ha.
That represents a change of up 1.7% on the previous year and up 152.9% over ten years.
That places Malawi 120th out of 164 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Chillies and peppers: Area harvested in Malawi, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 70 ha | — |
| 2018 | 300 ha | +328.6% |
| 2019 | 123 ha | -59.0% |
| 2020 | 164 ha | +33.3% |
| 2021 | 196 ha | +19.5% |
| 2022 | 161 ha | -17.9% |
| 2023 | 174 ha | +8.1% |
| 2024 | 177 ha | +1.7% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 177 ha is below the median for low income countries, which is 5,068 ha, 3% of the median. (11 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 177 ha is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4,171 ha, 4% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 164.33 ha | 70 ha | 300 ha | 3 |
| 2020s | 174.4 ha | 161 ha | 196 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
- 117 Uruguay 213 ha compare
- 118 El Salvador 203 ha compare
- 119 Costa Rica 178 ha compare
- 121 Guyana 173 ha compare
- 122 Slovenia 160 ha compare
- 123 United Arab Emirates 158 ha compare
More agriculture & rural data for Malawi
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.1 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0003 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1965 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.7718 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0004 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.2798 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 24.6 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.3003 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 201.66 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.19 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Malawi?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Malawi was 177 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 Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 300 ha in 2018.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 70 ha in 2017.
- How does Malawi rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area?
- Malawi ranks 120th out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 152.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Malawi 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.