Chillies and peppers: Area harvested in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: Chillies and peppers: Area harvested was 728 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Area in Trinidad and Tobago, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Trinidad and Tobago recorded 728 ha for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in 2024.
That represents a change of down 18.4% on the previous year and up 230.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 892 ha in 2023 and was at its lowest, 35 ha, in 1961.
That places Trinidad and Tobago 102nd 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 Trinidad and Tobago, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 35 ha | — |
| 1962 | 40 ha | +14.3% |
| 1963 | 45 ha | +12.5% |
| 1964 | 50 ha | +11.1% |
| 1965 | 55 ha | +10.0% |
| 1966 | 55 ha | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 55 ha | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 60 ha | +9.1% |
| 1969 | 55 ha | -8.3% |
| 1970 | 55 ha | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 60 ha | +9.1% |
| 1972 | 65 ha | +8.3% |
| 1973 | 75 ha | +15.4% |
| 1974 | 80 ha | +6.7% |
| 1975 | 80 ha | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 82 ha | +2.5% |
| 1977 | 84 ha | +2.4% |
| 1978 | 87 ha | +3.6% |
| 1979 | 88 ha | +1.1% |
| 1980 | 85 ha | -3.4% |
| 1981 | 85 ha | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 87 ha | +2.4% |
| 1983 | 87 ha | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 85 ha | -2.3% |
| 1985 | 85 ha | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 75 ha | -11.8% |
| 1987 | 72 ha | -4.0% |
| 1988 | 70 ha | -2.8% |
| 1989 | 70 ha | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 40 ha | -42.9% |
| 1991 | 70 ha | +75.0% |
| 1992 | 45 ha | -35.7% |
| 1993 | 40 ha | -11.1% |
| 1994 | 37 ha | -7.5% |
| 1995 | 36 ha | -2.7% |
| 1996 | 70 ha | +94.4% |
| 1997 | 72 ha | +2.9% |
| 1998 | 82 ha | +13.9% |
| 1999 | 77 ha | -6.1% |
| 2000 | 90 ha | +16.9% |
| 2001 | 100 ha | +11.1% |
| 2002 | 135 ha | +35.0% |
| 2003 | 140 ha | +3.7% |
| 2004 | 150 ha | +7.1% |
| 2005 | 155 ha | +3.3% |
| 2006 | 151 ha | -2.6% |
| 2007 | 160 ha | +6.0% |
| 2008 | 170 ha | +6.2% |
| 2009 | 182 ha | +7.1% |
| 2010 | 196 ha | +7.7% |
| 2011 | 236 ha | +20.4% |
| 2012 | 174 ha | -26.3% |
| 2013 | 485 ha | +178.7% |
| 2014 | 220 ha | -54.6% |
| 2015 | 282 ha | +28.2% |
| 2016 | 179 ha | -36.5% |
| 2017 | 434 ha | +142.5% |
| 2018 | 381 ha | -12.2% |
| 2019 | 309 ha | -18.9% |
| 2020 | 507 ha | +64.1% |
| 2021 | 455 ha | -10.3% |
| 2022 | 509 ha | +11.9% |
| 2023 | 892 ha | +75.2% |
| 2024 | 728 ha | -18.4% |
Trinidad and Tobago compared with similar countries
- Trinidad and Tobago's 728 ha is above the median for high income countries, which is 195.5 ha, 3.7× the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Trinidad and Tobago's 728 ha is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 729 ha, 100% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Chillies and peppers: Area harvested in Trinidad and Tobago 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | +178.7% | 174 ha | 485 ha |
| 2017 | +142.5% | 179 ha | 434 ha |
| 1996 | +94.4% | 36 ha | 70 ha |
| 1991 | +75.0% | 40 ha | 70 ha |
| 2023 | +75.2% | 509 ha | 892 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 50 ha | 35 ha | 60 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 75.6 ha | 55 ha | 88 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 80.1 ha | 70 ha | 87 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 56.9 ha | 36 ha | 82 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 143.3 ha | 90 ha | 182 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 289.6 ha | 174 ha | 485 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 618.2 ha | 455 ha | 892 ha | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Trinidad and Tobago
- 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 0.0344 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 0.0395 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -4.75 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0078 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 145.68 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.0602 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area in Trinidad and Tobago was 728 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 Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 892 ha in 2023.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was 35 ha in 1961.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 102nd out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — area rising or falling in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Over the last ten years it is up 230.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Trinidad and Tobago 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.