Chillies and peppers: Area harvested in Rwanda
Rwanda: Chillies and peppers: Area harvested was 2,153 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Area in Rwanda, 2008–2024
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 Rwanda is 2,153 ha, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 65.5% on the previous year and up 566.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Rwanda peaked at 2,156 ha in 2022 and was at its lowest, 299 ha, in 2013.
That places Rwanda 79th 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 Rwanda, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 300 ha | — |
| 2009 | 400 ha | +33.3% |
| 2010 | 372 ha | -7.0% |
| 2011 | 333 ha | -10.5% |
| 2012 | 300 ha | -9.9% |
| 2013 | 299 ha | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 323 ha | +8.0% |
| 2015 | 366 ha | +13.3% |
| 2016 | 447 ha | +22.1% |
| 2017 | 698 ha | +56.2% |
| 2018 | 817 ha | +17.0% |
| 2019 | 1,621 ha | +98.4% |
| 2020 | 1,315 ha | -18.9% |
| 2021 | 1,624 ha | +23.5% |
| 2022 | 2,156 ha | +32.8% |
| 2023 | 1,301 ha | -39.7% |
| 2024 | 2,153 ha | +65.5% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 2,153 ha is below the median for low income countries, which is 5,068 ha, 42% of the median. (11 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 2,153 ha is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4,171 ha, 52% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 350 ha | 300 ha | 400 ha | 2 |
| 2010s | 557.6 ha | 299 ha | 1,621 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,710 ha | 1,301 ha | 2,156 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
- 76 Chile 2,285 ha compare
- 77 China, Taiwan Province of 2,272 ha compare
- 78 Canada 2,191 ha compare
- 80 Republic of Moldova 2,100 ha compare
- 81 Bosnia and Herzegovina 2,022 ha compare
- 82 Libya 1,916 ha compare
More agriculture & rural data for Rwanda
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1167 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.04 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.1421 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.203 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 228.16 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.6953 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Rwanda?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Rwanda was 2,153 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 Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 2,156 ha in 2022.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 299 ha in 2013.
- How does Rwanda rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area?
- Rwanda ranks 79th out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 566.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.