Chillies and peppers: Area harvested in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis: Chillies and peppers: Area harvested was 8 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Area in Saint Kitts and Nevis, 1993–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Saint Kitts and Nevis recorded 8 ha for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in 2024.
The figure is up 60.0% on the previous year and up 33.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Saint Kitts and Nevis peaked at 18 ha in 2018 and was at its lowest, 1 ha, in 1993.
That places Saint Kitts and Nevis 156th out of 164 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Chillies and peppers: Area harvested in Saint Kitts and Nevis, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 ha | — |
| 1994 | 2 ha | +100.0% |
| 1995 | 2 ha | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 2 ha | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 3 ha | +50.0% |
| 1998 | 4 ha | +33.3% |
| 1999 | 2 ha | -50.0% |
| 2000 | 3 ha | +50.0% |
| 2001 | 3 ha | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 3 ha | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 3 ha | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 4 ha | +33.3% |
| 2005 | 3 ha | -25.0% |
| 2006 | 5 ha | +66.7% |
| 2007 | 6 ha | +20.0% |
| 2008 | 6 ha | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 5 ha | -16.7% |
| 2010 | 6 ha | +20.0% |
| 2011 | 5 ha | -16.7% |
| 2012 | 5 ha | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 6 ha | +20.0% |
| 2014 | 6 ha | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 5 ha | -16.7% |
| 2016 | 5 ha | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 13 ha | +160.0% |
| 2018 | 18 ha | +38.5% |
| 2019 | 8 ha | -55.6% |
| 2020 | 8 ha | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 6 ha | -25.0% |
| 2022 | 10 ha | +66.7% |
| 2023 | 5 ha | -50.0% |
| 2024 | 8 ha | +60.0% |
Saint Kitts and Nevis compared with similar countries
- Saint Kitts and Nevis's 8 ha is below the median for high income countries, which is 195.5 ha, 4% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Saint Kitts and Nevis's 8 ha is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 729 ha, 1% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.29 ha | 1 ha | 4 ha | 7 |
| 2000s | 4.1 ha | 3 ha | 6 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.7 ha | 5 ha | 18 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.4 ha | 5 ha | 10 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Saint Kitts and Nevis
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More agriculture & rural data for Saint Kitts and Nevis
- 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 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1087 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 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.1279 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.59 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0129 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 325.29 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.0156 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Saint Kitts and Nevis was 8 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 Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- The highest recorded value was 18 ha in 2018.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area recorded in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 ha in 1993.
- How does Saint Kitts and Nevis rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area?
- Saint Kitts and Nevis ranks 156th out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area rising or falling in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saint Kitts and Nevis 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.