Chillies and peppers: Production in Caribbean
Caribbean: Chillies and peppers: Production was 175,592 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) in Caribbean, 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 Caribbean stood at 175,592 t.
That represents a change of up 8.3% on the previous year and up 44.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Caribbean peaked at 179,297 t in 2022 and was at its lowest, 17,614 t, in 1961.
Caribbean ranks 33rd of 165 countries 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 Caribbean, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 17,614 t | — |
| 1962 | 18,145 t | +3.0% |
| 1963 | 18,098 t | -0.3% |
| 1964 | 19,243 t | +6.3% |
| 1965 | 21,953 t | +14.1% |
| 1966 | 26,372 t | +20.1% |
| 1967 | 35,078 t | +33.0% |
| 1968 | 33,669 t | -4.0% |
| 1969 | 27,804 t | -17.4% |
| 1970 | 26,967 t | -3.0% |
| 1971 | 24,615 t | -8.7% |
| 1972 | 20,702 t | -15.9% |
| 1973 | 32,010 t | +54.6% |
| 1974 | 34,261 t | +7.0% |
| 1975 | 37,188 t | +8.5% |
| 1976 | 41,511 t | +11.6% |
| 1977 | 45,953 t | +10.7% |
| 1978 | 49,483 t | +7.7% |
| 1979 | 49,232 t | -0.5% |
| 1980 | 64,627 t | +31.3% |
| 1981 | 54,672 t | -15.4% |
| 1982 | 55,728 t | +1.9% |
| 1983 | 46,904 t | -15.8% |
| 1984 | 55,234 t | +17.8% |
| 1985 | 63,965 t | +15.8% |
| 1986 | 61,233 t | -4.3% |
| 1987 | 81,595 t | +33.3% |
| 1988 | 76,970 t | -5.7% |
| 1989 | 79,614 t | +3.4% |
| 1990 | 69,974 t | -12.1% |
| 1991 | 48,357 t | -30.9% |
| 1992 | 47,764 t | -1.2% |
| 1993 | 43,912 t | -8.1% |
| 1994 | 28,614 t | -34.8% |
| 1995 | 37,990 t | +32.8% |
| 1996 | 43,782 t | +15.2% |
| 1997 | 39,744 t | -9.2% |
| 1998 | 42,902 t | +7.9% |
| 1999 | 62,824 t | +46.4% |
| 2000 | 74,727 t | +18.9% |
| 2001 | 98,864 t | +32.3% |
| 2002 | 103,584 t | +4.8% |
| 2003 | 121,227 t | +17.0% |
| 2004 | 134,982 t | +11.3% |
| 2005 | 123,448 t | -8.5% |
| 2006 | 106,303 t | -13.9% |
| 2007 | 99,256 t | -6.6% |
| 2008 | 109,979 t | +10.8% |
| 2009 | 111,115 t | +1.0% |
| 2010 | 97,164 t | -12.6% |
| 2011 | 112,645 t | +15.9% |
| 2012 | 118,291 t | +5.0% |
| 2013 | 136,488 t | +15.4% |
| 2014 | 121,615 t | -10.9% |
| 2015 | 133,620 t | +9.9% |
| 2016 | 136,270 t | +2.0% |
| 2017 | 165,864 t | +21.7% |
| 2018 | 151,223 t | -8.8% |
| 2019 | 151,711 t | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 134,404 t | -11.4% |
| 2021 | 136,656 t | +1.7% |
| 2022 | 179,297 t | +31.2% |
| 2023 | 162,073 t | -9.6% |
| 2024 | 175,592 t | +8.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 24,220 t | 17,614 t | 35,078 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 36,192 t | 20,702 t | 49,483 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 64,054 t | 46,904 t | 81,595 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 46,586 t | 28,614 t | 69,974 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 108,348 t | 74,727 t | 134,982 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 132,489 t | 97,164 t | 165,864 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 157,604 t | 134,404 t | 179,297 t | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Caribbean?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Caribbean was 175,592 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 Caribbean?
- The highest recorded value was 179,297 t in 2022.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) recorded in Caribbean?
- The lowest recorded value was 17,614 t in 1961.
- How does Caribbean rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.)?
- Caribbean ranks 33rd out of 165 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) rising or falling in Caribbean?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Caribbean 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.