Chillies and peppers: Production in Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa: Chillies and peppers: Production was 479,158 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) in Eastern Africa, 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 Eastern Africa stood at 479,158 t.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.1% on the previous year and up 33.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Eastern Africa peaked at 502,596 t in 2019 and was at its lowest, 171 t, in 1975.
That places Eastern Africa 24th out of 30 groups 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 Eastern Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 207 t | — |
| 1962 | 307 t | +48.3% |
| 1963 | 307 t | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 257 t | -16.3% |
| 1965 | 309 t | +20.2% |
| 1966 | 341 t | +10.4% |
| 1967 | 438 t | +28.4% |
| 1968 | 470 t | +7.3% |
| 1969 | 624 t | +32.8% |
| 1970 | 397 t | -36.4% |
| 1971 | 519 t | +30.7% |
| 1972 | 373 t | -28.1% |
| 1973 | 206 t | -44.8% |
| 1974 | 238 t | +15.5% |
| 1975 | 171 t | -28.2% |
| 1976 | 258 t | +50.9% |
| 1977 | 308 t | +19.4% |
| 1978 | 295 t | -4.2% |
| 1979 | 274 t | -7.1% |
| 1980 | 229 t | -16.4% |
| 1981 | 366 t | +59.8% |
| 1982 | 368 t | +0.5% |
| 1983 | 440 t | +19.6% |
| 1984 | 413 t | -6.1% |
| 1985 | 465 t | +12.6% |
| 1986 | 411 t | -11.6% |
| 1987 | 391 t | -4.9% |
| 1988 | 546 t | +39.6% |
| 1989 | 478 t | -12.5% |
| 1990 | 3,781 t | +691.0% |
| 1991 | 3,682 t | -2.6% |
| 1992 | 8,137 t | +121.0% |
| 1993 | 82,415 t | +912.8% |
| 1994 | 86,953 t | +5.5% |
| 1995 | 90,486 t | +4.1% |
| 1996 | 80,180 t | -11.4% |
| 1997 | 79,926 t | -0.3% |
| 1998 | 80,168 t | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 82,531 t | +2.9% |
| 2000 | 84,298 t | +2.1% |
| 2001 | 86,682 t | +2.8% |
| 2002 | 124,547 t | +43.7% |
| 2003 | 82,368 t | -33.9% |
| 2004 | 124,465 t | +51.1% |
| 2005 | 141,782 t | +13.9% |
| 2006 | 243,239 t | +71.6% |
| 2007 | 165,072 t | -32.1% |
| 2008 | 210,680 t | +27.6% |
| 2009 | 245,482 t | +16.5% |
| 2010 | 295,202 t | +20.3% |
| 2011 | 335,757 t | +13.7% |
| 2012 | 434,118 t | +29.3% |
| 2013 | 468,024 t | +7.8% |
| 2014 | 357,987 t | -23.5% |
| 2015 | 275,421 t | -23.1% |
| 2016 | 392,029 t | +42.3% |
| 2017 | 496,386 t | +26.6% |
| 2018 | 474,360 t | -4.4% |
| 2019 | 502,596 t | +6.0% |
| 2020 | 485,829 t | -3.3% |
| 2021 | 461,495 t | -5.0% |
| 2022 | 461,637 t | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 494,545 t | +7.1% |
| 2024 | 479,158 t | -3.1% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Chillies and peppers: Production in Eastern Africa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | +912.8% | 8,137 t | 82,415 t |
| 1990 | +691.0% | 478 t | 3,781 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 362.22 t | 207 t | 624 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 303.9 t | 171 t | 519 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 410.7 t | 229 t | 546 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 59,826 t | 3,682 t | 90,486 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 150,861 t | 82,368 t | 245,482 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 403,188 t | 275,421 t | 502,596 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 476,533 t | 461,495 t | 494,545 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Eastern Africa
- 21 Poland 267,400 t compare
- 22 Kazakhstan 267,240 t compare
- 22 Kazakhstan 267,240 t compare
- 24 Morocco 259,976 t compare
- 25 North Macedonia 247,476 t compare
- 25 North Macedonia 247,476 t compare
- 27 Italy 234,830 t compare
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- Livestock — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand US$) 5.91 % change on previous year (2024)
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- Food — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand US$) 1.36 % change on previous year (2024)
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- Cereals, primary — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) 0.5636 % change on previous year (2024)
- Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) -2.06 % change on previous year (2024)
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- Cabbages — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand I$) -1.7 % change on previous year (2024)
- Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) -3.56 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Eastern Africa?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Eastern Africa was 479,158 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 Eastern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 502,596 t in 2019.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) recorded in Eastern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 171 t in 1975.
- How does Eastern Africa rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.)?
- Eastern Africa ranks 24th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) rising or falling in Eastern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eastern Africa 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.