Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Gross in South Africa
South Africa: Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Gross was 121.92 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Gross in South Africa, 1986–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 121.92 for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — gross in 2024. That is the highest value across all 39 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.3% on the previous year and up 27.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — gross in South Africa peaked at 121.92 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 18.56, in 1998.
South Africa ranks 52nd of 116 countries on this measure, 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, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Gross in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 20.62 | — |
| 1987 | 20.62 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 20.62 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 20.62 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 30.93 | +50.0% |
| 1991 | 25.27 | -18.3% |
| 1992 | 20.62 | -18.4% |
| 1993 | 22.6 | +9.6% |
| 1994 | 22.17 | -1.9% |
| 1995 | 22.58 | +1.8% |
| 1996 | 23.63 | +4.7% |
| 1997 | 24.47 | +3.6% |
| 1998 | 18.56 | -24.2% |
| 1999 | 41.24 | +122.2% |
| 2000 | 41.18 | -0.1% |
| 2001 | 44.88 | +9.0% |
| 2002 | 47.02 | +4.8% |
| 2003 | 51.55 | +9.6% |
| 2004 | 61.86 | +20.0% |
| 2005 | 77.33 | +25.0% |
| 2006 | 77.97 | +0.8% |
| 2007 | 83.71 | +7.4% |
| 2008 | 81.83 | -2.2% |
| 2009 | 83.88 | +2.5% |
| 2010 | 85.84 | +2.3% |
| 2011 | 87.64 | +2.1% |
| 2012 | 92.8 | +5.9% |
| 2013 | 94.66 | +2.0% |
| 2014 | 95.87 | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 101.43 | +5.8% |
| 2016 | 102.7 | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 103.9 | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 109.37 | +5.3% |
| 2019 | 109.58 | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 113.95 | +4.0% |
| 2021 | 113.89 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 115.19 | +1.1% |
| 2023 | 120.32 | +4.5% |
| 2024 | 121.92 | +1.3% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 121.92 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 123.23, 99% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 121.92 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 131.11, 93% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Gross in South Africa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | +122.2% | 18.56 | 41.24 |
| 1990 | +50.0% | 20.62 | 30.93 |
| 2005 | +25.0% | 61.86 | 77.33 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 20.62 | 20.62 | 20.62 | 4 |
| 1990s | 25.21 | 18.56 | 41.24 | 10 |
| 2000s | 65.12 | 41.18 | 83.88 | 10 |
| 2010s | 98.38 | 85.84 | 109.58 | 10 |
| 2020s | 117.05 | 113.89 | 121.92 | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More agriculture & rural data for South Africa
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 7.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0283 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 186.56 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.812 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3618 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.8% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 2.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.0% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — gross in South Africa?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — gross in South Africa was 121.92 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.) — gross recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 121.92 in 2024.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — gross recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.56 in 1998.
- How does South Africa rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — gross?
- South Africa ranks 52nd out of 116 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — gross rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa 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.) — Gross Production Index Number (2014-2016 = 100). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The FAO indices of agricultural production show the relative level of the aggregate volume of agricultural production for each year in comparison with the base period 2014-2016. Indices for meat production are computed based on data on production from indigenous animals.