Chillies and peppers: Area harvested in Philippines
Philippines: Chillies and peppers: Area harvested was 5,675 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Area in Philippines, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
The most recent figure for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Philippines is 5,675 ha, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 2.5% on the previous year and up 13.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Philippines peaked at 5,823 ha in 2023 and was at its lowest, 920 ha, in 1961.
That places Philippines 51st out of 164 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Chillies and peppers: Area harvested in Philippines, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 920 ha | — |
| 1962 | 970 ha | +5.4% |
| 1963 | 1,010 ha | +4.1% |
| 1964 | 1,060 ha | +5.0% |
| 1965 | 1,110 ha | +4.7% |
| 1966 | 1,160 ha | +4.5% |
| 1967 | 1,160 ha | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 1,210 ha | +4.3% |
| 1969 | 1,260 ha | +4.1% |
| 1970 | 1,280 ha | +1.6% |
| 1971 | 1,330 ha | +3.9% |
| 1972 | 1,360 ha | +2.3% |
| 1973 | 1,400 ha | +2.9% |
| 1974 | 1,430 ha | +2.1% |
| 1975 | 1,450 ha | +1.4% |
| 1976 | 1,430 ha | -1.4% |
| 1977 | 1,470 ha | +2.8% |
| 1978 | 1,440 ha | -2.0% |
| 1979 | 1,510 ha | +4.9% |
| 1980 | 1,530 ha | +1.3% |
| 1981 | 1,460 ha | -4.6% |
| 1982 | 1,400 ha | -4.1% |
| 1983 | 1,330 ha | -5.0% |
| 1984 | 1,340 ha | +0.8% |
| 1985 | 1,330 ha | -0.7% |
| 1986 | 1,420 ha | +6.8% |
| 1987 | 1,670 ha | +17.6% |
| 1988 | 1,450 ha | -13.2% |
| 1989 | 1,200 ha | -17.2% |
| 1990 | 1,070 ha | -10.8% |
| 1991 | 3,483 ha | +225.5% |
| 1992 | 3,604 ha | +3.5% |
| 1993 | 3,993 ha | +10.8% |
| 1994 | 4,010 ha | +0.4% |
| 1995 | 4,312 ha | +7.5% |
| 1996 | 4,385 ha | +1.7% |
| 1997 | 4,483 ha | +2.2% |
| 1998 | 3,771 ha | -15.9% |
| 1999 | 4,206 ha | +11.5% |
| 2000 | 4,471 ha | +6.3% |
| 2001 | 4,569 ha | +2.2% |
| 2002 | 4,714 ha | +3.2% |
| 2003 | 4,695 ha | -0.4% |
| 2004 | 4,753 ha | +1.2% |
| 2005 | 4,719 ha | -0.7% |
| 2006 | 4,532 ha | -4.0% |
| 2007 | 4,719 ha | +4.1% |
| 2008 | 5,028 ha | +6.5% |
| 2009 | 5,044 ha | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 5,117 ha | +1.4% |
| 2011 | 5,191 ha | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 5,146 ha | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 5,056 ha | -1.7% |
| 2014 | 5,018 ha | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 4,973 ha | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 4,957 ha | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 5,156 ha | +4.0% |
| 2018 | 5,200 ha | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 5,202 ha | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 5,257 ha | +1.1% |
| 2021 | 5,284 ha | +0.5% |
| 2022 | 5,311 ha | +0.5% |
| 2023 | 5,823 ha | +9.6% |
| 2024 | 5,675 ha | -2.5% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 5,675 ha is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3,454 ha, 1.6× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 5,675 ha is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3,386 ha, 1.7× the median. (12 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Chillies and peppers: Area harvested in Philippines 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | +225.5% | 1,070 ha | 3,483 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,096 ha | 920 ha | 1,260 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,410 ha | 1,280 ha | 1,510 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,413 ha | 1,200 ha | 1,670 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,732 ha | 1,070 ha | 4,483 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,724 ha | 4,471 ha | 5,044 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,102 ha | 4,957 ha | 5,202 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,470 ha | 5,257 ha | 5,823 ha | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Philippines
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- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.0963 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.1469 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.1092 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -0.2488 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0859 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 358.34 current US$ per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Philippines?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Philippines was 5,675 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 Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 5,823 ha in 2023.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 920 ha in 1961.
- How does Philippines rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area?
- Philippines ranks 51st out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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.