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 17,676 1000 SLC 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. Measured in 1000 SLC.
Analysis
The most recent figure for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — gross in South Africa is 17,676 1000 SLC, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 39 years on record.
The figure is 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 17,676 1000 SLC in 2024 and was at its lowest, 2,691 1000 SLC, in 1998.
South Africa ranks 72nd of 95 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
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 | 1000 SLC | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 2,990 1000 SLC | — |
| 1987 | 2,990 1000 SLC | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 2,990 1000 SLC | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 2,990 1000 SLC | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 4,484 1000 SLC | +50.0% |
| 1991 | 3,663 1000 SLC | -18.3% |
| 1992 | 2,990 1000 SLC | -18.4% |
| 1993 | 3,276 1000 SLC | +9.6% |
| 1994 | 3,214 1000 SLC | -1.9% |
| 1995 | 3,273 1000 SLC | +1.8% |
| 1996 | 3,426 1000 SLC | +4.7% |
| 1997 | 3,548 1000 SLC | +3.6% |
| 1998 | 2,691 1000 SLC | -24.2% |
| 1999 | 5,979 1000 SLC | +122.2% |
| 2000 | 5,970 1000 SLC | -0.2% |
| 2001 | 6,507 1000 SLC | +9.0% |
| 2002 | 6,817 1000 SLC | +4.8% |
| 2003 | 7,474 1000 SLC | +9.6% |
| 2004 | 8,969 1000 SLC | +20.0% |
| 2005 | 11,211 1000 SLC | +25.0% |
| 2006 | 11,304 1000 SLC | +0.8% |
| 2007 | 12,136 1000 SLC | +7.4% |
| 2008 | 11,863 1000 SLC | -2.2% |
| 2009 | 12,160 1000 SLC | +2.5% |
| 2010 | 12,445 1000 SLC | +2.3% |
| 2011 | 12,706 1000 SLC | +2.1% |
| 2012 | 13,453 1000 SLC | +5.9% |
| 2013 | 13,723 1000 SLC | +2.0% |
| 2014 | 13,898 1000 SLC | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 14,704 1000 SLC | +5.8% |
| 2016 | 14,889 1000 SLC | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 15,062 1000 SLC | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 15,856 1000 SLC | +5.3% |
| 2019 | 15,886 1000 SLC | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 16,520 1000 SLC | +4.0% |
| 2021 | 16,512 1000 SLC | -0.0% |
| 2022 | 16,699 1000 SLC | +1.1% |
| 2023 | 17,443 1000 SLC | +4.5% |
| 2024 | 17,676 1000 SLC | +1.3% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 17,676 1000 SLC is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 862,144 1000 SLC, 2% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 17,676 1000 SLC is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.58 million 1000 SLC, 1% of the median. (13 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% | 2,691 1000 SLC | 5,979 1000 SLC |
| 1990 | +50.0% | 2,990 1000 SLC | 4,484 1000 SLC |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2,990 1000 SLC | 2,990 1000 SLC | 2,990 1000 SLC | 4 |
| 1990s | 3,654 1000 SLC | 2,691 1000 SLC | 5,979 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2000s | 9,441 1000 SLC | 5,970 1000 SLC | 12,160 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2010s | 14,262 1000 SLC | 12,445 1000 SLC | 15,886 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2020s | 16,970 1000 SLC | 16,512 1000 SLC | 17,676 1000 SLC | 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 17,676 1000 SLC 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 17,676 1000 SLC 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 2,691 1000 SLC in 1998.
- How does South Africa rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — gross?
- South Africa ranks 72nd out of 95 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 Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand SLC). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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