Chillies and peppers: Production in Colombia
Colombia: Chillies and peppers: Production was 101,938 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) in Colombia, 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 Colombia stood at 101,938 t.
The figure is up 0.6% on the previous year and up 294.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Colombia peaked at 132,753 t in 2019 and was at its lowest, 3,600 t, in 1961.
That places Colombia 50th 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 Colombia, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3,600 t | — |
| 1962 | 3,800 t | +5.6% |
| 1963 | 4,000 t | +5.3% |
| 1964 | 4,200 t | +5.0% |
| 1965 | 4,400 t | +4.8% |
| 1966 | 4,600 t | +4.5% |
| 1967 | 4,800 t | +4.3% |
| 1968 | 5,000 t | +4.2% |
| 1969 | 5,200 t | +4.0% |
| 1970 | 5,400 t | +3.8% |
| 1971 | 5,600 t | +3.7% |
| 1972 | 5,800 t | +3.6% |
| 1973 | 6,000 t | +3.4% |
| 1974 | 7,245 t | +20.8% |
| 1975 | 5,700 t | -21.3% |
| 1976 | 9,900 t | +73.7% |
| 1977 | 11,775 t | +18.9% |
| 1978 | 12,000 t | +1.9% |
| 1979 | 12,750 t | +6.2% |
| 1980 | 12,975 t | +1.8% |
| 1981 | 12,900 t | -0.6% |
| 1982 | 12,800 t | -0.8% |
| 1983 | 12,700 t | -0.8% |
| 1984 | 12,750 t | +0.4% |
| 1985 | 11,830 t | -7.2% |
| 1986 | 10,531 t | -11.0% |
| 1987 | 9,443 t | -10.3% |
| 1988 | 7,598 t | -19.5% |
| 1989 | 6,820 t | -10.2% |
| 1990 | 7,480 t | +9.7% |
| 1991 | 10,672 t | +42.7% |
| 1992 | 9,513 t | -10.9% |
| 1993 | 10,000 t | +5.1% |
| 1994 | 11,109 t | +11.1% |
| 1995 | 12,000 t | +8.0% |
| 1996 | 15,000 t | +25.0% |
| 1997 | 16,000 t | +6.7% |
| 1998 | 14,000 t | -12.5% |
| 1999 | 17,602 t | +25.7% |
| 2000 | 15,856 t | -9.9% |
| 2001 | 45,685 t | +188.1% |
| 2002 | 53,218 t | +16.5% |
| 2003 | 44,530 t | -16.3% |
| 2004 | 47,555 t | +6.8% |
| 2005 | 49,315 t | +3.7% |
| 2006 | 49,500 t | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 50,000 t | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 34,885 t | -30.2% |
| 2009 | 19,145 t | -45.1% |
| 2010 | 17,992 t | -6.0% |
| 2011 | 16,515 t | -8.2% |
| 2012 | 21,919 t | +32.7% |
| 2013 | 29,212 t | +33.3% |
| 2014 | 25,867 t | -11.5% |
| 2015 | 24,703 t | -4.5% |
| 2016 | 21,151 t | -14.4% |
| 2017 | 96,699 t | +357.2% |
| 2018 | 117,252 t | +21.3% |
| 2019 | 132,753 t | +13.2% |
| 2020 | 101,195 t | -23.8% |
| 2021 | 100,610 t | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 89,170 t | -11.4% |
| 2023 | 101,324 t | +13.6% |
| 2024 | 101,938 t | +0.6% |
Colombia compared with similar countries
- Colombia's 101,938 t is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 49,879 t, 2.0× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Colombia's 101,938 t is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 13,170 t, 7.7× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Chillies and peppers: Production in Colombia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +357.2% | 21,151 t | 96,699 t |
| 2001 | +188.1% | 15,856 t | 45,685 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4,400 t | 3,600 t | 5,200 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 8,217 t | 5,400 t | 12,750 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 11,035 t | 6,820 t | 12,975 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 12,338 t | 7,480 t | 17,602 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 40,969 t | 15,856 t | 53,218 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 50,406 t | 16,515 t | 132,753 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 98,847 t | 89,170 t | 101,938 t | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Colombia
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 2.05 % 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 0.0976 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -1.39 % 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 0.7583 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.93 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0995 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 851.52 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.2113 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Colombia?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Colombia was 101,938 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 Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 132,753 t in 2019.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,600 t in 1961.
- How does Colombia rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.)?
- Colombia ranks 50th out of 165 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 294.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia 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.