Chillies and peppers: Production in Bhutan
Bhutan: Chillies and peppers: Production was 5,596 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) in Bhutan, 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 Bhutan stood at 5,596 t.
The figure is up 15.4% on the previous year and down 34.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Bhutan peaked at 13,606 t in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0 t, in 1961.
Bhutan ranks 121st of 165 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: Production in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0 t | — |
| 1962 | 0 t | — |
| 1963 | 0 t | — |
| 1964 | 0 t | — |
| 1965 | 0 t | — |
| 1966 | 0 t | — |
| 1967 | 0 t | — |
| 1968 | 0 t | — |
| 1969 | 0 t | — |
| 1970 | 0 t | — |
| 1971 | 0 t | — |
| 1972 | 0 t | — |
| 1973 | 0 t | — |
| 1974 | 0 t | — |
| 1975 | 0 t | — |
| 1976 | 0 t | — |
| 1977 | 0 t | — |
| 1978 | 0 t | — |
| 1979 | 0 t | — |
| 1980 | 0 t | — |
| 1981 | 8,500 t | — |
| 1982 | 5,600 t | -34.1% |
| 1983 | 3,700 t | -33.9% |
| 1984 | 3,685 t | -0.4% |
| 1985 | 4,500 t | +22.1% |
| 1986 | 5,700 t | +26.7% |
| 1987 | 7,800 t | +36.8% |
| 1988 | 7,000 t | -10.3% |
| 1989 | 7,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 8,238 t | +17.7% |
| 1991 | 7,300 t | -11.4% |
| 1992 | 7,800 t | +6.8% |
| 1993 | 8,200 t | +5.1% |
| 1994 | 8,500 t | +3.7% |
| 1995 | 7,830 t | -7.9% |
| 1996 | 7,466 t | -4.6% |
| 1997 | 5,806 t | -22.2% |
| 1998 | 4,315 t | -25.7% |
| 1999 | 3,842 t | -11.0% |
| 2000 | 3,000 t | -21.9% |
| 2001 | 3,082 t | +2.7% |
| 2002 | 3,800 t | +23.3% |
| 2003 | 2,800 t | -26.3% |
| 2004 | 4,455 t | +59.1% |
| 2005 | 10,447 t | +134.5% |
| 2006 | 11,606 t | +11.1% |
| 2007 | 8,368 t | -27.9% |
| 2008 | 7,640 t | -8.7% |
| 2009 | 8,887 t | +16.3% |
| 2010 | 6,696 t | -24.7% |
| 2011 | 8,121 t | +21.3% |
| 2012 | 7,726 t | -4.9% |
| 2013 | 8,321 t | +7.7% |
| 2014 | 8,586 t | +3.2% |
| 2015 | 7,073 t | -17.6% |
| 2016 | 9,907 t | +40.1% |
| 2017 | 13,606 t | +37.3% |
| 2018 | 7,133 t | -47.6% |
| 2019 | 7,674 t | +7.6% |
| 2020 | 9,333 t | +21.6% |
| 2021 | 5,864 t | -37.2% |
| 2022 | 5,557 t | -5.2% |
| 2023 | 4,848 t | -12.8% |
| 2024 | 5,596 t | +15.4% |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's 5,596 t is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 33,287 t, 17% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Bhutan's 5,596 t is below the median for South Asia, which is 87,811 t, 6% of the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 t | 0 t | 0 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 0 t | 0 t | 0 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 5,348 t | 0 t | 8,500 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 6,930 t | 3,842 t | 8,500 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 6,408 t | 2,800 t | 11,606 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 8,484 t | 6,696 t | 13,606 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,240 t | 4,848 t | 9,333 t | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Bhutan
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -11.57 % 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 0.068 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -1.49 % 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 0.5864 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 3.41 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1368 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 614.64 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.8653 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Bhutan?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Bhutan was 5,596 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 Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 13,606 t in 2017.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 t in 1961.
- How does Bhutan rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.)?
- Bhutan ranks 121st out of 165 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 34.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bhutan 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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About this data
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.