Chillies and peppers: Production in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Chillies and peppers: Production was 397,890 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) in Ethiopia, 1993–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Ethiopia recorded 397,890 t for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.9% on the previous year and up 23.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Ethiopia peaked at 452,095 t in 2017 and was at its lowest, 66,908 t, in 2003.
That places Ethiopia 16th out of 165 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Chillies and peppers: Production in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 70,000 t | — |
| 1994 | 69,639 t | -0.5% |
| 1995 | 70,370 t | +1.0% |
| 1996 | 71,000 t | +0.9% |
| 1997 | 72,000 t | +1.4% |
| 1998 | 73,000 t | +1.4% |
| 1999 | 74,000 t | +1.4% |
| 2000 | 75,000 t | +1.4% |
| 2001 | 76,000 t | +1.3% |
| 2002 | 113,074 t | +48.8% |
| 2003 | 66,908 t | -40.8% |
| 2004 | 108,295 t | +61.9% |
| 2005 | 116,738 t | +7.8% |
| 2006 | 219,132 t | +87.7% |
| 2007 | 139,192 t | -36.5% |
| 2008 | 184,721 t | +32.7% |
| 2009 | 220,791 t | +19.5% |
| 2010 | 267,645 t | +21.2% |
| 2011 | 305,221 t | +14.0% |
| 2012 | 402,109 t | +31.7% |
| 2013 | 436,490 t | +8.6% |
| 2014 | 322,650 t | -26.1% |
| 2015 | 236,330 t | -26.8% |
| 2016 | 351,427 t | +48.7% |
| 2017 | 452,095 t | +28.6% |
| 2018 | 429,740 t | -4.9% |
| 2019 | 447,540 t | +4.1% |
| 2020 | 424,760 t | -5.1% |
| 2021 | 392,492 t | -7.6% |
| 2022 | 391,604 t | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 409,575 t | +4.6% |
| 2024 | 397,890 t | -2.9% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 397,890 t is above the median for low income countries, which is 35,478 t, 11.2× the median. (11 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 397,890 t is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 31,476 t, 12.6× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Chillies and peppers: Production in Ethiopia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +87.7% | 116,738 t | 219,132 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 71,430 t | 69,639 t | 74,000 t | 7 |
| 2000s | 131,985 t | 66,908 t | 220,791 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 365,125 t | 236,330 t | 452,095 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 403,264 t | 391,604 t | 424,760 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More agriculture & rural data for Ethiopia
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.8868 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1418 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.4324 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0003 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.2894 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -20.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.3282 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 306.11 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.93 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Ethiopia?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Ethiopia was 397,890 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 Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 452,095 t in 2017.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 66,908 t in 2003.
- How does Ethiopia rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.)?
- Ethiopia ranks 16th out of 165 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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.