Chillies and peppers: Area harvested in Switzerland
Switzerland: Chillies and peppers: Area harvested was 14 ha in 2024. ▲ Rising
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Area in Switzerland, 2003–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Switzerland recorded 14 ha for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in 2024.
The figure is down 12.5% on the previous year and down 22.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Switzerland peaked at 23 ha in 2019 and was at its lowest, 11 ha, in 2006.
That places Switzerland 152nd out of 164 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 22 years of available data.
Chillies and peppers: Area harvested in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 12 ha | — |
| 2004 | 12 ha | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 18 ha | +50.0% |
| 2006 | 11 ha | -38.9% |
| 2007 | 18 ha | +63.6% |
| 2008 | 20 ha | +11.1% |
| 2009 | 18 ha | -10.0% |
| 2010 | 17 ha | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 17 ha | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 20 ha | +17.6% |
| 2013 | 18 ha | -10.0% |
| 2014 | 18 ha | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 21 ha | +16.7% |
| 2016 | 19 ha | -9.5% |
| 2017 | 21 ha | +10.5% |
| 2018 | 21 ha | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 23 ha | +9.5% |
| 2020 | 19 ha | -17.4% |
| 2021 | 20 ha | +5.3% |
| 2022 | 18 ha | -10.0% |
| 2023 | 16 ha | -11.1% |
| 2024 | 14 ha | -12.5% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 14 ha is below the median for high income countries, which is 195.5 ha, 7% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 14 ha is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,060 ha, 1% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.57 ha | 11 ha | 20 ha | 7 |
| 2010s | 19.5 ha | 17 ha | 23 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.4 ha | 14 ha | 20 ha | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Switzerland?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Switzerland was 14 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 Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 23 ha in 2019.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 11 ha in 2006.
- How does Switzerland rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area?
- Switzerland ranks 152nd out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Switzerland 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.