Chillies and peppers: Area harvested in Southern Asia
Southern Asia: Chillies and peppers: Area harvested was 514,314 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Area in Southern Asia, 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 Southern Asia stood at 514,314 ha. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 5.4% on the previous year and up 158.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Southern Asia peaked at 514,314 ha in 2024 and was at its lowest, 13,851 ha, in 1961.
That places Southern Asia 6th out of 30 groups 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 Southern Asia, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 13,851 ha | — |
| 1962 | 14,871 ha | +7.4% |
| 1963 | 15,891 ha | +6.9% |
| 1964 | 17,503 ha | +10.1% |
| 1965 | 22,870 ha | +30.7% |
| 1966 | 22,381 ha | -2.1% |
| 1967 | 27,140 ha | +21.3% |
| 1968 | 28,204 ha | +3.9% |
| 1969 | 25,338 ha | -10.2% |
| 1970 | 23,520 ha | -7.2% |
| 1971 | 26,661 ha | +13.4% |
| 1972 | 37,893 ha | +42.1% |
| 1973 | 48,094 ha | +26.9% |
| 1974 | 56,790 ha | +18.1% |
| 1975 | 53,096 ha | -6.5% |
| 1976 | 58,203 ha | +9.6% |
| 1977 | 55,338 ha | -4.9% |
| 1978 | 53,848 ha | -2.7% |
| 1979 | 39,661 ha | -26.3% |
| 1980 | 42,222 ha | +6.5% |
| 1981 | 46,700 ha | +10.6% |
| 1982 | 42,683 ha | -8.6% |
| 1983 | 39,920 ha | -6.5% |
| 1984 | 34,674 ha | -13.1% |
| 1985 | 36,560 ha | +5.4% |
| 1986 | 41,405 ha | +13.3% |
| 1987 | 31,342 ha | -24.3% |
| 1988 | 33,850 ha | +8.0% |
| 1989 | 31,074 ha | -8.2% |
| 1990 | 38,814 ha | +24.9% |
| 1991 | 36,979 ha | -4.7% |
| 1992 | 39,065 ha | +5.6% |
| 1993 | 48,110 ha | +23.2% |
| 1994 | 53,940 ha | +12.1% |
| 1995 | 57,488 ha | +6.6% |
| 1996 | 52,496 ha | -8.7% |
| 1997 | 54,285 ha | +3.4% |
| 1998 | 58,011 ha | +6.9% |
| 1999 | 61,829 ha | +6.6% |
| 2000 | 65,539 ha | +6.0% |
| 2001 | 66,470 ha | +1.4% |
| 2002 | 71,253 ha | +7.2% |
| 2003 | 77,564 ha | +8.9% |
| 2004 | 46,806 ha | -39.7% |
| 2005 | 54,756 ha | +17.0% |
| 2006 | 57,040 ha | +4.2% |
| 2007 | 56,368 ha | -1.2% |
| 2008 | 58,729 ha | +4.2% |
| 2009 | 65,547 ha | +11.6% |
| 2010 | 80,557 ha | +22.9% |
| 2011 | 96,572 ha | +19.9% |
| 2012 | 127,756 ha | +32.3% |
| 2013 | 163,939 ha | +28.3% |
| 2014 | 199,246 ha | +21.5% |
| 2015 | 244,852 ha | +22.9% |
| 2016 | 373,411 ha | +52.5% |
| 2017 | 370,328 ha | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 365,819 ha | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 441,005 ha | +20.6% |
| 2020 | 458,147 ha | +3.9% |
| 2021 | 481,631 ha | +5.1% |
| 2022 | 498,491 ha | +3.5% |
| 2023 | 488,006 ha | -2.1% |
| 2024 | 514,314 ha | +5.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 20,894 ha | 13,851 ha | 28,204 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 45,310 ha | 23,520 ha | 58,203 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 38,043 ha | 31,074 ha | 46,700 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 50,102 ha | 36,979 ha | 61,829 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 62,007 ha | 46,806 ha | 77,564 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 246,348 ha | 80,557 ha | 441,005 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 488,118 ha | 458,147 ha | 514,314 ha | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Southern Asia?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Southern Asia was 514,314 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 Southern Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 514,314 ha in 2024.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area recorded in Southern Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 13,851 ha in 1961.
- How does Southern Asia rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area?
- Southern Asia ranks 6th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area rising or falling in Southern Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 158.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Southern Asia 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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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.