Chillies and peppers: Production in Algeria
Algeria: Chillies and peppers: Production was 643,418 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) in Algeria, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Algeria is 643,418 t, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.1% on the previous year and up 20.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Algeria peaked at 717,659 t in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0 t, in 1961.
That places Algeria 13th out of 165 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Chillies and peppers: Production in Algeria, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0 t | — |
| 1962 | 0 t | — |
| 1963 | 0 t | — |
| 1964 | 0 t | — |
| 1965 | 0 t | — |
| 1966 | 1,500 t | — |
| 1967 | 3,000 t | +100.0% |
| 1968 | 6,000 t | +100.0% |
| 1969 | 10,000 t | +66.7% |
| 1970 | 14,000 t | +40.0% |
| 1971 | 17,000 t | +21.4% |
| 1972 | 19,000 t | +11.8% |
| 1973 | 24,000 t | +26.3% |
| 1974 | 28,000 t | +16.7% |
| 1975 | 32,000 t | +14.3% |
| 1976 | 36,000 t | +12.5% |
| 1977 | 40,000 t | +11.1% |
| 1978 | 45,000 t | +12.5% |
| 1979 | 50,000 t | +11.1% |
| 1980 | 53,000 t | +6.0% |
| 1981 | 59,418 t | +12.1% |
| 1982 | 45,908 t | -22.7% |
| 1983 | 61,888 t | +34.8% |
| 1984 | 69,448 t | +12.2% |
| 1985 | 118,043 t | +70.0% |
| 1986 | 133,952 t | +13.5% |
| 1987 | 170,026 t | +26.9% |
| 1988 | 192,695 t | +13.3% |
| 1989 | 189,417 t | -1.7% |
| 1990 | 158,750 t | -16.2% |
| 1991 | 157,818 t | -0.6% |
| 1992 | 159,751 t | +1.2% |
| 1993 | 169,120 t | +5.9% |
| 1994 | 146,267 t | -13.5% |
| 1995 | 149,555 t | +2.2% |
| 1996 | 145,141 t | -3.0% |
| 1997 | 190,702 t | +31.4% |
| 1998 | 156,967 t | -17.7% |
| 1999 | 155,553 t | -0.9% |
| 2000 | 174,773 t | +12.4% |
| 2001 | 159,512 t | -8.7% |
| 2002 | 167,668 t | +5.1% |
| 2003 | 208,232 t | +24.2% |
| 2004 | 265,307 t | +27.4% |
| 2005 | 248,614 t | -6.3% |
| 2006 | 275,888 t | +11.0% |
| 2007 | 268,055 t | -2.8% |
| 2008 | 280,397 t | +4.6% |
| 2009 | 318,949 t | +13.7% |
| 2010 | 380,412 t | +19.3% |
| 2011 | 384,267 t | +1.0% |
| 2012 | 426,566 t | +11.0% |
| 2013 | 482,471 t | +13.1% |
| 2014 | 532,680 t | +10.4% |
| 2015 | 557,250 t | +4.6% |
| 2016 | 598,638 t | +7.4% |
| 2017 | 614,922 t | +2.7% |
| 2018 | 651,045 t | +5.9% |
| 2019 | 675,168 t | +3.7% |
| 2020 | 717,659 t | +6.3% |
| 2021 | 351,832 t | -51.0% |
| 2022 | 476,197 t | +35.3% |
| 2023 | 650,713 t | +36.6% |
| 2024 | 643,418 t | -1.1% |
Algeria compared with similar countries
- Algeria's 643,418 t is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 49,879 t, 12.9× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Algeria's 643,418 t is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 38,102 t, 16.9× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Chillies and peppers: Production in Algeria 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | +100.0% | 1,500 t | 3,000 t |
| 1968 | +100.0% | 3,000 t | 6,000 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,278 t | 0 t | 10,000 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 30,500 t | 14,000 t | 50,000 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 109,380 t | 45,908 t | 192,695 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 158,962 t | 145,141 t | 190,702 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 236,740 t | 159,512 t | 318,949 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 530,342 t | 380,412 t | 675,168 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 567,964 t | 351,832 t | 717,659 t | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Algeria
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0292 % 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 0.1792 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0235 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.8702 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1451 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 878.12 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.884 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Algeria?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Algeria was 643,418 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 Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 717,659 t in 2020.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 t in 1961.
- How does Algeria rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.)?
- Algeria ranks 13th out of 165 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria 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.