Chillies and peppers: Production in Central America
Central America: Chillies and peppers: Production was 3.38 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) in Central America, 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 Central America stood at 3.38 million t.
The figure is down 12.0% on the previous year and up 36.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Central America peaked at 3.84 million t in 2023 and was at its lowest, 100,598 t, in 1961.
That places Central America 10th out of 30 groups with data for 2024, putting it 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 Central America, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 100,598 t | — |
| 1962 | 113,106 t | +12.4% |
| 1963 | 126,901 t | +12.2% |
| 1964 | 137,819 t | +8.6% |
| 1965 | 138,817 t | +0.7% |
| 1966 | 171,647 t | +23.6% |
| 1967 | 204,422 t | +19.1% |
| 1968 | 197,397 t | -3.4% |
| 1969 | 183,495 t | -7.0% |
| 1970 | 195,275 t | +6.4% |
| 1971 | 315,071 t | +61.3% |
| 1972 | 438,971 t | +39.3% |
| 1973 | 403,718 t | -8.0% |
| 1974 | 419,136 t | +3.8% |
| 1975 | 276,734 t | -34.0% |
| 1976 | 342,570 t | +23.8% |
| 1977 | 485,334 t | +41.7% |
| 1978 | 534,783 t | +10.2% |
| 1979 | 501,216 t | -6.3% |
| 1980 | 533,667 t | +6.5% |
| 1981 | 412,151 t | -22.8% |
| 1982 | 514,915 t | +24.9% |
| 1983 | 464,114 t | -9.9% |
| 1984 | 535,788 t | +15.4% |
| 1985 | 666,815 t | +24.5% |
| 1986 | 549,911 t | -17.5% |
| 1987 | 676,613 t | +23.0% |
| 1988 | 603,028 t | -10.9% |
| 1989 | 653,757 t | +8.4% |
| 1990 | 641,875 t | -1.8% |
| 1991 | 776,010 t | +20.9% |
| 1992 | 881,926 t | +13.6% |
| 1993 | 892,441 t | +1.2% |
| 1994 | 776,556 t | -13.0% |
| 1995 | 929,519 t | +19.7% |
| 1996 | 992,803 t | +6.8% |
| 1997 | 1.46 million t | +46.7% |
| 1998 | 1.87 million t | +28.2% |
| 1999 | 1.82 million t | -2.3% |
| 2000 | 1.77 million t | -3.2% |
| 2001 | 1.90 million t | +7.8% |
| 2002 | 1.81 million t | -4.8% |
| 2003 | 1.90 million t | +4.9% |
| 2004 | 1.47 million t | -22.7% |
| 2005 | 1.66 million t | +12.7% |
| 2006 | 1.76 million t | +6.1% |
| 2007 | 1.97 million t | +12.2% |
| 2008 | 2.14 million t | +8.5% |
| 2009 | 2.02 million t | -5.7% |
| 2010 | 2.41 million t | +19.3% |
| 2011 | 2.21 million t | -8.3% |
| 2012 | 2.46 million t | +11.5% |
| 2013 | 2.38 million t | -3.2% |
| 2014 | 2.48 million t | +4.3% |
| 2015 | 2.50 million t | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 2.85 million t | +14.3% |
| 2017 | 3.42 million t | +19.9% |
| 2018 | 3.50 million t | +2.4% |
| 2019 | 2.86 million t | -18.2% |
| 2020 | 2.96 million t | +3.5% |
| 2021 | 2.74 million t | -7.4% |
| 2022 | 3.27 million t | +19.3% |
| 2023 | 3.84 million t | +17.4% |
| 2024 | 3.38 million t | -12.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 152,689 t | 100,598 t | 204,422 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 391,281 t | 195,275 t | 534,783 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 561,076 t | 412,151 t | 676,613 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.10 million t | 641,875 t | 1.87 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.84 million t | 1.47 million t | 2.14 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.71 million t | 2.21 million t | 3.50 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.24 million t | 2.74 million t | 3.84 million t | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Central America?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Central America was 3.38 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 Central America?
- The highest recorded value was 3.84 million t in 2023.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) recorded in Central America?
- The lowest recorded value was 100,598 t in 1961.
- How does Central America rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.)?
- Central America ranks 10th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) rising or falling in Central America?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central America 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.