Chillies and peppers: Production in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Chillies and peppers: Production was 605.03 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) in Costa Rica, 1986–2024
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 Costa Rica stood at 605.03 t.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.1% on the previous year and up 7.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Costa Rica peaked at 9,000 t in 1991 and was at its lowest, 561.52 t, in 2014.
That places Costa Rica 143rd out of 165 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Chillies and peppers: Production in Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 1,100 t | — |
| 1987 | 2,100 t | +90.9% |
| 1988 | 2,800 t | +33.3% |
| 1989 | 3,000 t | +7.1% |
| 1990 | 2,966 t | -1.1% |
| 1991 | 9,000 t | +203.4% |
| 1992 | 8,000 t | -11.1% |
| 1993 | 8,500 t | +6.2% |
| 1994 | 1,000 t | -88.2% |
| 1995 | 655.29 t | -34.5% |
| 1996 | 649.77 t | -0.8% |
| 1997 | 615.57 t | -5.3% |
| 1998 | 780.74 t | +26.8% |
| 1999 | 699.58 t | -10.4% |
| 2000 | 1,096 t | +56.7% |
| 2001 | 1,063 t | -3.0% |
| 2002 | 1,070 t | +0.7% |
| 2003 | 1,146 t | +7.1% |
| 2004 | 1,216 t | +6.2% |
| 2005 | 1,123 t | -7.6% |
| 2006 | 1,308 t | +16.5% |
| 2007 | 1,119 t | -14.5% |
| 2008 | 948.53 t | -15.2% |
| 2009 | 894.49 t | -5.7% |
| 2010 | 950.8 t | +6.3% |
| 2011 | 768.99 t | -19.1% |
| 2012 | 1,000 t | +30.0% |
| 2013 | 725.09 t | -27.5% |
| 2014 | 561.52 t | -22.6% |
| 2015 | 593.79 t | +5.7% |
| 2016 | 626.8 t | +5.6% |
| 2017 | 593.97 t | -5.2% |
| 2018 | 604.85 t | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 608.54 t | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 602.45 t | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 605.28 t | +0.5% |
| 2022 | 605.42 t | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 604.39 t | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 605.03 t | +0.1% |
Costa Rica compared with similar countries
- Costa Rica's 605.03 t is below the median for high income countries, which is 13,060 t, 5% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Costa Rica's 605.03 t is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 13,170 t, 5% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Chillies and peppers: Production in Costa Rica 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | +203.4% | 2,966 t | 9,000 t |
| 1987 | +90.9% | 1,100 t | 2,100 t |
| 1994 | -88.2% | 8,500 t | 1,000 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2,250 t | 1,100 t | 3,000 t | 4 |
| 1990s | 3,287 t | 615.57 t | 9,000 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,098 t | 894.49 t | 1,308 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 703.44 t | 561.52 t | 1,000 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 604.51 t | 602.45 t | 605.42 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Costa Rica
- 140 Dominica 718.21 t compare
- 141 Brunei Darussalam 642.23 t compare
- 141 Brunei 642.23 t compare
- 144 Madagascar 579.96 t compare
- 144 Madagascar 579.96 t compare
- 146 Switzerland 390 t compare
More agriculture & rural data for Costa Rica
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.5759 % 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 0.0996 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.1685 % 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 0.3415 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 4.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0337 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 672.15 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.57 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Costa Rica?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Costa Rica was 605.03 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 Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 9,000 t in 1991.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 561.52 t in 2014.
- How does Costa Rica rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.)?
- Costa Rica ranks 143rd out of 165 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Costa Rica 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.