Chillies and peppers: Area harvested in Portugal
Portugal: Chillies and peppers: Area harvested was 1,060 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Area in Portugal, 1961–2024
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 Portugal stood at 1,060 ha.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.4% on the previous year and up 1,259.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Portugal peaked at 1,280 ha in 2020 and was at its lowest, 56 ha, in 2011.
Portugal ranks 94th of 164 countries on this measure, 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 Portugal, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 170 ha | — |
| 1962 | 170 ha | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 170 ha | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 170 ha | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 170 ha | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 170 ha | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 170 ha | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 170 ha | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 120 ha | -29.4% |
| 1970 | 120 ha | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 120 ha | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 120 ha | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 120 ha | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 120 ha | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 120 ha | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 150 ha | +25.0% |
| 1977 | 200 ha | +33.3% |
| 1978 | 200 ha | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 200 ha | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 200 ha | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 200 ha | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 200 ha | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 200 ha | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 200 ha | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 200 ha | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 200 ha | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 200 ha | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 200 ha | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 200 ha | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 200 ha | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 200 ha | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 195 ha | -2.5% |
| 1993 | 196 ha | +0.5% |
| 1994 | 196 ha | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 197 ha | +0.5% |
| 1996 | 198 ha | +0.5% |
| 1997 | 199 ha | +0.5% |
| 1998 | 199 ha | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 200 ha | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 189 ha | -5.5% |
| 2001 | 192 ha | +1.6% |
| 2002 | 194 ha | +1.0% |
| 2003 | 196 ha | +1.0% |
| 2004 | 197 ha | +0.5% |
| 2005 | 199 ha | +1.0% |
| 2006 | 205 ha | +3.0% |
| 2007 | 220 ha | +7.3% |
| 2008 | 230 ha | +4.5% |
| 2009 | 240 ha | +4.3% |
| 2010 | 113 ha | -52.9% |
| 2011 | 56 ha | -50.4% |
| 2012 | 58 ha | +3.6% |
| 2013 | 68 ha | +17.2% |
| 2014 | 78 ha | +14.7% |
| 2015 | 68 ha | -12.8% |
| 2016 | 66 ha | -2.9% |
| 2017 | 58 ha | -12.1% |
| 2018 | 930 ha | +1503.4% |
| 2019 | 850 ha | -8.6% |
| 2020 | 1,280 ha | +50.6% |
| 2021 | 1,230 ha | -3.9% |
| 2022 | 1,060 ha | -13.8% |
| 2023 | 1,170 ha | +10.4% |
| 2024 | 1,060 ha | -9.4% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 1,060 ha is above the median for high income countries, which is 195.5 ha, 5.4× the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 1,060 ha is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,060 ha, 1.0× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Chillies and peppers: Area harvested in Portugal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +1503.4% | 58 ha | 930 ha |
| 2010 | -52.9% | 240 ha | 113 ha |
| 2020 | +50.6% | 850 ha | 1,280 ha |
| 2011 | -50.4% | 113 ha | 56 ha |
| 1977 | +33.3% | 150 ha | 200 ha |
| 1969 | -29.4% | 170 ha | 120 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 164.44 ha | 120 ha | 170 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 147 ha | 120 ha | 200 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 200 ha | 200 ha | 200 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 198 ha | 195 ha | 200 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 206.2 ha | 189 ha | 240 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 234.5 ha | 56 ha | 930 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,160 ha | 1,060 ha | 1,280 ha | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Portugal
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.449 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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 0.1718 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.9315 % 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 0.3789 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 7.28 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0196 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 628.85 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.5936 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Portugal?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Portugal was 1,060 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 Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 1,280 ha in 2020.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 56 ha in 2011.
- How does Portugal rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area?
- Portugal ranks 94th out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,259.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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.