Chillies and peppers: Production in El Salvador
El Salvador: Chillies and peppers: Production was 12,708 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) in El Salvador, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
El Salvador recorded 12,708 t for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in 2024.
The figure is up 1.6% on the previous year and up 117.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in El Salvador peaked at 19,304 t in 2008 and was at its lowest, 1,000 t, in 1961.
El Salvador ranks 105th of 165 countries on this measure, 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 El Salvador, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,000 t | — |
| 1962 | 1,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 1,100 t | +10.0% |
| 1964 | 1,100 t | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 1,100 t | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 1,150 t | +4.5% |
| 1967 | 1,200 t | +4.3% |
| 1968 | 1,300 t | +8.3% |
| 1969 | 1,311 t | +0.8% |
| 1970 | 1,440 t | +9.8% |
| 1971 | 1,569 t | +9.0% |
| 1972 | 1,400 t | -10.8% |
| 1973 | 1,300 t | -7.1% |
| 1974 | 1,200 t | -7.7% |
| 1975 | 1,136 t | -5.3% |
| 1976 | 1,010 t | -11.1% |
| 1977 | 1,190 t | +17.8% |
| 1978 | 1,285 t | +8.0% |
| 1979 | 1,300 t | +1.2% |
| 1980 | 1,400 t | +7.7% |
| 1981 | 1,400 t | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 1,500 t | +7.1% |
| 1983 | 1,550 t | +3.3% |
| 1984 | 1,600 t | +3.2% |
| 1985 | 1,600 t | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 1,700 t | +6.2% |
| 1987 | 1,700 t | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 1,800 t | +5.9% |
| 1989 | 1,900 t | +5.6% |
| 1990 | 1,667 t | -12.3% |
| 1991 | 2,000 t | +20.0% |
| 1992 | 2,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 2,100 t | +5.0% |
| 1994 | 2,200 t | +4.8% |
| 1995 | 2,300 t | +4.5% |
| 1996 | 2,300 t | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 2,400 t | +4.3% |
| 1998 | 2,800 t | +16.7% |
| 1999 | 3,088 t | +10.3% |
| 2000 | 3,676 t | +19.0% |
| 2001 | 3,800 t | +3.4% |
| 2002 | 3,800 t | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 11,818 t | +211.0% |
| 2004 | 10,814 t | -8.5% |
| 2005 | 11,479 t | +6.1% |
| 2006 | 16,185 t | +41.0% |
| 2007 | 17,390 t | +7.4% |
| 2008 | 19,304 t | +11.0% |
| 2009 | 4,668 t | -75.8% |
| 2010 | 4,668 t | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 1,918 t | -58.9% |
| 2012 | 2,589 t | +35.0% |
| 2013 | 5,557 t | +114.6% |
| 2014 | 5,845 t | +5.2% |
| 2015 | 5,666 t | -3.1% |
| 2016 | 9,175 t | +61.9% |
| 2017 | 10,192 t | +11.1% |
| 2018 | 7,187 t | -29.5% |
| 2019 | 11,850 t | +64.9% |
| 2020 | 7,832 t | -33.9% |
| 2021 | 15,116 t | +93.0% |
| 2022 | 12,823 t | -15.2% |
| 2023 | 12,512 t | -2.4% |
| 2024 | 12,708 t | +1.6% |
El Salvador compared with similar countries
- El Salvador's 12,708 t is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 49,879 t, 25% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- El Salvador's 12,708 t is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 13,170 t, 96% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Chillies and peppers: Production in El Salvador 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +211.0% | 3,800 t | 11,818 t |
| 2013 | +114.6% | 2,589 t | 5,557 t |
| 2021 | +93.0% | 7,832 t | 15,116 t |
| 2009 | -75.8% | 19,304 t | 4,668 t |
| 2011 | -58.9% | 4,668 t | 1,918 t |
| 2019 | +64.9% | 7,187 t | 11,850 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,140 t | 1,000 t | 1,311 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,283 t | 1,010 t | 1,569 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,615 t | 1,400 t | 1,900 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,285 t | 1,667 t | 3,088 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 10,293 t | 3,676 t | 19,304 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,465 t | 1,918 t | 11,850 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 12,198 t | 7,832 t | 15,116 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near El Salvador
- 102 Uruguay 13,632 t compare
- 103 Sudan (former) 13,335 t compare
- 104 Czechia 13,060 t compare
- 106 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 11,843 t compare
- 107 Republic of Moldova 10,458 t compare
- 108 Croatia 10,430 t compare
- 108 Croatia 10,430 t compare
More agriculture & rural data for El Salvador
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0005 % 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 0.1384 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0035 % 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 0.1483 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 2.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.044 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 253.9 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.41 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in El Salvador?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in El Salvador was 12,708 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 El Salvador?
- The highest recorded value was 19,304 t in 2008.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) recorded in El Salvador?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,000 t in 1961.
- How does El Salvador rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.)?
- El Salvador ranks 105th out of 165 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) rising or falling in El Salvador?
- Over the last ten years it is up 117.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this El Salvador 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.