Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Area in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)

Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs): Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Area was 557,443 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
557,443 ha
Change on year
up 3.8%
Rank
4th
of 28 groups
All-time high
576,327 ha
in 2020
All-time low
36,800 ha
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Area in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs), 1961–2024

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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 Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) stood at 557,443 ha.

The figure is up 3.8% on the previous year and up 74.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) peaked at 576,327 ha in 2020 and was at its lowest, 36,800 ha, in 1961.

Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) ranks 4th of 28 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Area in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs), year by year

Annual values for Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Area harvested in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs), 1961 to 2024.
Year ha Change
1961 36,800 ha
1962 39,525 ha +7.4%
1963 40,751 ha +3.1%
1964 42,888 ha +5.2%
1965 49,334 ha +15.0%
1966 52,378 ha +6.2%
1967 58,795 ha +12.3%
1968 59,331 ha +0.9%
1969 60,481 ha +1.9%
1970 56,981 ha -5.8%
1971 61,052 ha +7.1%
1972 71,513 ha +17.1%
1973 81,624 ha +14.1%
1974 92,231 ha +13.0%
1975 89,802 ha -2.6%
1976 99,413 ha +10.7%
1977 98,915 ha -0.5%
1978 99,175 ha +0.3%
1979 90,072 ha -9.2%
1980 95,140 ha +5.6%
1981 102,496 ha +7.7%
1982 96,921 ha -5.4%
1983 95,788 ha -1.2%
1984 83,729 ha -12.6%
1985 88,477 ha +5.7%
1986 96,738 ha +9.3%
1987 86,988 ha -10.1%
1988 101,281 ha +16.4%
1989 93,063 ha -8.1%
1990 110,321 ha +18.5%
1991 106,363 ha -3.6%
1992 111,919 ha +5.2%
1993 174,122 ha +55.6%
1994 176,375 ha +1.3%
1995 183,243 ha +3.9%
1996 186,021 ha +1.5%
1997 188,585 ha +1.4%
1998 191,817 ha +1.7%
1999 195,176 ha +1.8%
2000 196,525 ha +0.7%
2001 180,558 ha -8.1%
2002 205,493 ha +13.8%
2003 203,153 ha -1.1%
2004 202,218 ha -0.5%
2005 220,733 ha +9.2%
2006 235,862 ha +6.9%
2007 228,659 ha -3.1%
2008 265,178 ha +16.0%
2009 269,453 ha +1.6%
2010 272,814 ha +1.2%
2011 290,975 ha +6.7%
2012 328,412 ha +12.9%
2013 339,264 ha +3.3%
2014 318,703 ha -6.1%
2015 375,234 ha +17.7%
2016 440,742 ha +17.5%
2017 477,120 ha +8.3%
2018 511,627 ha +7.2%
2019 489,553 ha -4.3%
2020 576,327 ha +17.7%
2021 522,365 ha -9.4%
2022 552,759 ha +5.8%
2023 537,223 ha -2.8%
2024 557,443 ha +3.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 48,920 ha 36,800 ha 60,481 ha 9
1970s 84,078 ha 56,981 ha 99,413 ha 10
1980s 94,062 ha 83,729 ha 102,496 ha 10
1990s 162,394 ha 106,363 ha 195,176 ha 10
2000s 220,783 ha 180,558 ha 269,453 ha 10
2010s 384,444 ha 272,814 ha 511,627 ha 10
2020s 549,223 ha 522,365 ha 576,327 ha 5

Countries ranked near Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)

  1. 1 China 772,929 ha compare
  2. 2 China, mainland 770,656 ha compare
  3. 3 India 479,679 ha compare
  4. 3 Türkiye 85,508 ha compare
  5. 4 Indonesia 330,218 ha compare
  6. 5 Democratic People's Republic of Korea 24,868 ha compare
  7. 5 Ethiopia 187,924 ha compare
  8. 6 Mexico 156,731 ha compare
  9. 7 Nigeria 105,485 ha compare
  10. 7 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 11,410 ha compare

See the full ranking of 171 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)?
Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) was 557,443 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 Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)?
The highest recorded value was 576,327 ha in 2020.
What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area recorded in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)?
The lowest recorded value was 36,800 ha in 1961.
How does Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area?
Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) ranks 4th out of 28 groups with data for 2024.
Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area rising or falling in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)?
Over the last ten years it is up 74.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) 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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Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Area harvested
Unit
ha
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
171 places, 8,429 data points, 1961–2024
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