Chillies and peppers: Production in Africa
Africa: Chillies and peppers: Production was 4.90 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) in Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Africa stood at 4.90 million t. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 0.7% on the previous year and up 43.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Africa peaked at 4.90 million t in 2024 and was at its lowest, 584,207 t, in 1961.
Africa ranks 6th of 30 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Chillies and peppers: Production in Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 584,207 t | — |
| 1962 | 611,607 t | +4.7% |
| 1963 | 633,507 t | +3.6% |
| 1964 | 637,557 t | +0.6% |
| 1965 | 664,109 t | +4.2% |
| 1966 | 713,372 t | +7.4% |
| 1967 | 728,909 t | +2.2% |
| 1968 | 753,570 t | +3.4% |
| 1969 | 841,124 t | +11.6% |
| 1970 | 864,297 t | +2.8% |
| 1971 | 884,696 t | +2.4% |
| 1972 | 914,002 t | +3.3% |
| 1973 | 902,158 t | -1.3% |
| 1974 | 1.01 million t | +11.6% |
| 1975 | 994,296 t | -1.2% |
| 1976 | 1.05 million t | +6.1% |
| 1977 | 1.03 million t | -2.0% |
| 1978 | 1.08 million t | +4.9% |
| 1979 | 1.14 million t | +5.0% |
| 1980 | 1.13 million t | -0.6% |
| 1981 | 1.15 million t | +1.3% |
| 1982 | 1.10 million t | -4.0% |
| 1983 | 1.19 million t | +8.6% |
| 1984 | 1.22 million t | +2.2% |
| 1985 | 1.32 million t | +7.8% |
| 1986 | 1.48 million t | +12.7% |
| 1987 | 1.59 million t | +7.5% |
| 1988 | 1.58 million t | -0.7% |
| 1989 | 1.64 million t | +3.7% |
| 1990 | 1.65 million t | +0.4% |
| 1991 | 1.55 million t | -6.1% |
| 1992 | 1.48 million t | -4.1% |
| 1993 | 1.46 million t | -1.6% |
| 1994 | 1.49 million t | +2.3% |
| 1995 | 1.52 million t | +2.1% |
| 1996 | 1.91 million t | +25.2% |
| 1997 | 2.08 million t | +8.8% |
| 1998 | 2.12 million t | +2.2% |
| 1999 | 2.09 million t | -1.6% |
| 2000 | 2.13 million t | +2.0% |
| 2001 | 2.09 million t | -1.8% |
| 2002 | 2.25 million t | +7.4% |
| 2003 | 2.32 million t | +3.4% |
| 2004 | 2.40 million t | +3.3% |
| 2005 | 2.37 million t | -1.4% |
| 2006 | 2.58 million t | +9.0% |
| 2007 | 2.58 million t | -0.0% |
| 2008 | 2.71 million t | +5.0% |
| 2009 | 2.81 million t | +3.8% |
| 2010 | 2.90 million t | +3.2% |
| 2011 | 2.87 million t | -1.0% |
| 2012 | 3.12 million t | +8.7% |
| 2013 | 3.22 million t | +3.2% |
| 2014 | 3.41 million t | +5.7% |
| 2015 | 3.73 million t | +9.4% |
| 2016 | 3.90 million t | +4.6% |
| 2017 | 4.05 million t | +3.9% |
| 2018 | 4.26 million t | +5.0% |
| 2019 | 4.59 million t | +7.9% |
| 2020 | 4.51 million t | -1.8% |
| 2021 | 4.08 million t | -9.5% |
| 2022 | 4.68 million t | +14.5% |
| 2023 | 4.87 million t | +4.2% |
| 2024 | 4.90 million t | +0.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 685,329 t | 584,207 t | 841,124 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 987,804 t | 864,297 t | 1.14 million t | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.34 million t | 1.10 million t | 1.64 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.73 million t | 1.46 million t | 2.12 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.42 million t | 2.09 million t | 2.81 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.61 million t | 2.87 million t | 4.59 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.61 million t | 4.08 million t | 4.90 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Africa
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Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Africa?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Africa was 4.90 million t 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.) recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 4.90 million t in 2024.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 584,207 t in 1961.
- How does Africa rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.)?
- Africa ranks 6th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 43.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this 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.) — Production. 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.