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 17,702 1000 SLC in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Gross in South Africa, 1991–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 SLC.
Analysis
In 2024, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — gross in South Africa stood at 17,702 1000 SLC. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
The figure is up 0.5% on the previous year and up 10.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — gross in South Africa peaked at 17,702 1000 SLC in 2024 and was at its lowest, 243 1000 SLC, in 1994.
That places South Africa 77th out of 100 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, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Gross in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 SLC | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 271 1000 SLC | — |
| 1992 | 280 1000 SLC | +3.3% |
| 1993 | 280 1000 SLC | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 243 1000 SLC | -13.2% |
| 1995 | 391 1000 SLC | +60.9% |
| 1996 | 420 1000 SLC | +7.4% |
| 1997 | 434 1000 SLC | +3.3% |
| 1998 | 320 1000 SLC | -26.3% |
| 1999 | 835 1000 SLC | +160.9% |
| 2000 | 674 1000 SLC | -19.3% |
| 2001 | 1,196 1000 SLC | +77.4% |
| 2002 | 1,928 1000 SLC | +61.2% |
| 2003 | 1,446 1000 SLC | -25.0% |
| 2004 | 1,553 1000 SLC | +7.4% |
| 2005 | 1,463 1000 SLC | -5.8% |
| 2006 | 2,297 1000 SLC | +57.0% |
| 2007 | 3,645 1000 SLC | +58.7% |
| 2008 | 4,094 1000 SLC | +12.3% |
| 2009 | 3,287 1000 SLC | -19.7% |
| 2010 | 10,647 1000 SLC | +223.9% |
| 2011 | 14,130 1000 SLC | +32.7% |
| 2012 | 12,523 1000 SLC | -11.4% |
| 2013 | 14,176 1000 SLC | +13.2% |
| 2014 | 16,043 1000 SLC | +13.2% |
| 2015 | 16,614 1000 SLC | +3.6% |
| 2016 | 10,658 1000 SLC | -35.8% |
| 2017 | 10,210 1000 SLC | -4.2% |
| 2018 | 11,161 1000 SLC | +9.3% |
| 2019 | 12,441 1000 SLC | +11.5% |
| 2020 | 12,922 1000 SLC | +3.9% |
| 2021 | 12,952 1000 SLC | +0.2% |
| 2022 | 13,095 1000 SLC | +1.1% |
| 2023 | 17,615 1000 SLC | +34.5% |
| 2024 | 17,702 1000 SLC | +0.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 386 1000 SLC | 243 1000 SLC | 835 1000 SLC | 9 |
| 2000s | 2,158 1000 SLC | 674 1000 SLC | 4,094 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2010s | 12,860 1000 SLC | 10,210 1000 SLC | 16,614 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2020s | 14,857 1000 SLC | 12,922 1000 SLC | 17,702 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 17,702 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 17,702 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 243 1000 SLC in 1994.
- How does South Africa rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — gross?
- South Africa ranks 77th out of 100 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 10.3%. 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 (current thousand SLC). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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