Chillies and peppers: Production in Chile
Chile: Chillies and peppers: Production was 83,854 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) in Chile, 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 Chile stood at 83,854 t.
That represents a change of up 11.2% on the previous year and up 46.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Chile peaked at 145,801 t in 2004 and was at its lowest, 19,000 t, in 1961.
That places Chile 57th out of 165 countries 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 Chile, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 19,000 t | — |
| 1962 | 19,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 19,100 t | +0.5% |
| 1964 | 19,200 t | +0.5% |
| 1965 | 19,400 t | +1.0% |
| 1966 | 19,500 t | +0.5% |
| 1967 | 19,600 t | +0.5% |
| 1968 | 19,700 t | +0.5% |
| 1969 | 19,800 t | +0.5% |
| 1970 | 19,900 t | +0.5% |
| 1971 | 20,000 t | +0.5% |
| 1972 | 19,800 t | -1.0% |
| 1973 | 19,800 t | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 20,000 t | +1.0% |
| 1975 | 21,000 t | +5.0% |
| 1976 | 21,500 t | +2.4% |
| 1977 | 22,000 t | +2.3% |
| 1978 | 22,500 t | +2.3% |
| 1979 | 23,000 t | +2.2% |
| 1980 | 24,000 t | +4.3% |
| 1981 | 24,500 t | +2.1% |
| 1982 | 25,000 t | +2.0% |
| 1983 | 25,500 t | +2.0% |
| 1984 | 25,500 t | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 26,000 t | +2.0% |
| 1986 | 28,000 t | +7.7% |
| 1987 | 30,135 t | +7.6% |
| 1988 | 28,860 t | -4.2% |
| 1989 | 41,010 t | +42.1% |
| 1990 | 37,635 t | -8.2% |
| 1991 | 47,300 t | +25.7% |
| 1992 | 76,300 t | +61.3% |
| 1993 | 81,200 t | +6.4% |
| 1994 | 78,000 t | -3.9% |
| 1995 | 89,331 t | +14.5% |
| 1996 | 75,890 t | -15.0% |
| 1997 | 95,392 t | +25.7% |
| 1998 | 91,000 t | -4.6% |
| 1999 | 117,798 t | +29.4% |
| 2000 | 109,396 t | -7.1% |
| 2001 | 111,902 t | +2.3% |
| 2002 | 116,979 t | +4.5% |
| 2003 | 128,591 t | +9.9% |
| 2004 | 145,801 t | +13.4% |
| 2005 | 122,277 t | -16.1% |
| 2006 | 111,164 t | -9.1% |
| 2007 | 94,400 t | -15.1% |
| 2008 | 100,959 t | +6.9% |
| 2009 | 108,000 t | +7.0% |
| 2010 | 85,152 t | -21.2% |
| 2011 | 81,735 t | -4.0% |
| 2012 | 71,086 t | -13.0% |
| 2013 | 60,852 t | -14.4% |
| 2014 | 57,369 t | -5.7% |
| 2015 | 40,525 t | -29.4% |
| 2016 | 53,261 t | +31.4% |
| 2017 | 59,978 t | +12.6% |
| 2018 | 69,642 t | +16.1% |
| 2019 | 63,560 t | -8.7% |
| 2020 | 62,800 t | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 72,920 t | +16.1% |
| 2022 | 84,375 t | +15.7% |
| 2023 | 75,396 t | -10.6% |
| 2024 | 83,854 t | +11.2% |
Chile compared with similar countries
- Chile's 83,854 t is above the median for high income countries, which is 13,060 t, 6.4× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Chile's 83,854 t is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 13,170 t, 6.4× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Chillies and peppers: Production in Chile 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | +61.3% | 47,300 t | 76,300 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 19,367 t | 19,000 t | 19,800 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 20,950 t | 19,800 t | 23,000 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 27,850 t | 24,000 t | 41,010 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 78,985 t | 37,635 t | 117,798 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 114,947 t | 94,400 t | 145,801 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 64,316 t | 40,525 t | 85,152 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 75,869 t | 62,800 t | 84,375 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Chile
- 54 Australia and New Zealand 90,429 t compare
- 55 Guatemala 88,104 t compare
- 56 Sri Lanka 87,811 t compare
- 58 Australia 83,667 t compare
- 59 Uzbekistan 69,456 t compare
- 59 Uzbekistan 69,456 t compare
More agriculture & rural data for Chile
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.8626 % 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 0.0938 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -3.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.4834 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -2.03 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0345 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 621.34 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.18 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Chile?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Chile was 83,854 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 Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 145,801 t in 2004.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 19,000 t in 1961.
- How does Chile rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.)?
- Chile ranks 57th out of 165 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chile 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.