Chillies and peppers: Area harvested in Niger
Niger: Chillies and peppers: Area harvested was 13,074 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Area in Niger, 1990–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Niger recorded 13,074 ha for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in 2024.
The figure is down 20.2% on the previous year and up 28.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Niger peaked at 16,378 ha in 2023 and was at its lowest, 90 ha, in 1993.
That places Niger 28th out of 164 countries 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 Niger, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 125 ha | — |
| 1991 | 130 ha | +4.0% |
| 1992 | 540 ha | +315.4% |
| 1993 | 90 ha | -83.3% |
| 1994 | 460 ha | +411.1% |
| 1995 | 210 ha | -54.3% |
| 1996 | 800 ha | +281.0% |
| 1997 | 900 ha | +12.5% |
| 1998 | 280 ha | -68.9% |
| 1999 | 290 ha | +3.6% |
| 2000 | 650 ha | +124.1% |
| 2001 | 150 ha | -76.9% |
| 2002 | 1,070 ha | +613.3% |
| 2003 | 360 ha | -66.4% |
| 2004 | 1,161 ha | +222.5% |
| 2005 | 2,000 ha | +72.3% |
| 2006 | 2,200 ha | +10.0% |
| 2007 | 2,400 ha | +9.1% |
| 2008 | 2,800 ha | +16.7% |
| 2009 | 1,777 ha | -36.5% |
| 2010 | 4,462 ha | +151.1% |
| 2011 | 5,898 ha | +32.2% |
| 2012 | 6,301 ha | +6.8% |
| 2013 | 5,957 ha | -5.5% |
| 2014 | 10,215 ha | +71.5% |
| 2015 | 11,335 ha | +11.0% |
| 2016 | 12,713 ha | +12.2% |
| 2017 | 10,344 ha | -18.6% |
| 2018 | 11,624 ha | +12.4% |
| 2019 | 13,106 ha | +12.7% |
| 2020 | 13,165 ha | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 13,241 ha | +0.6% |
| 2022 | 13,256 ha | +0.1% |
| 2023 | 16,378 ha | +23.6% |
| 2024 | 13,074 ha | -20.2% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's 13,074 ha is above the median for low income countries, which is 5,068 ha, 2.6× the median. (11 countries reporting)
- Niger's 13,074 ha is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4,171 ha, 3.1× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Chillies and peppers: Area harvested in Niger 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | +613.3% | 150 ha | 1,070 ha |
| 1994 | +411.1% | 90 ha | 460 ha |
| 1992 | +315.4% | 130 ha | 540 ha |
| 1996 | +281.0% | 210 ha | 800 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 382.5 ha | 90 ha | 900 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,457 ha | 150 ha | 2,800 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 9,196 ha | 4,462 ha | 13,106 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 13,823 ha | 13,074 ha | 16,378 ha | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Niger
- 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 0.0008 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.6381 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 0.0022 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 1.67 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.4759 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 368.98 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.87 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Niger?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Niger was 13,074 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 Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 16,378 ha in 2023.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 90 ha in 1993.
- How does Niger rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area?
- Niger ranks 28th out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger 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.