Chillies and peppers: Production in Europe
Europe: Chillies and peppers: Production was 3.72 million t in 2024. ▲ Rising
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) in Europe, 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 Europe stood at 3.72 million t.
That represents a change of up 6.3% on the previous year and up 28.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Europe peaked at 3.92 million t in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1.30 million t, in 1962.
That places Europe 9th out of 30 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 64 years of available data.
Chillies and peppers: Production in Europe, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.30 million t | — |
| 1962 | 1.30 million t | -0.6% |
| 1963 | 1.60 million t | +23.5% |
| 1964 | 1.50 million t | -6.4% |
| 1965 | 1.42 million t | -4.9% |
| 1966 | 1.71 million t | +20.2% |
| 1967 | 1.79 million t | +4.7% |
| 1968 | 1.82 million t | +1.6% |
| 1969 | 1.77 million t | -2.5% |
| 1970 | 1.78 million t | +0.3% |
| 1971 | 1.86 million t | +4.3% |
| 1972 | 2.05 million t | +10.1% |
| 1973 | 2.21 million t | +7.8% |
| 1974 | 2.08 million t | -5.8% |
| 1975 | 2.08 million t | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 2.05 million t | -1.4% |
| 1977 | 2.23 million t | +8.8% |
| 1978 | 2.14 million t | -4.1% |
| 1979 | 2.38 million t | +11.5% |
| 1980 | 2.27 million t | -4.7% |
| 1981 | 2.39 million t | +5.4% |
| 1982 | 2.40 million t | +0.3% |
| 1983 | 2.39 million t | -0.3% |
| 1984 | 2.44 million t | +1.8% |
| 1985 | 2.54 million t | +4.2% |
| 1986 | 2.48 million t | -2.4% |
| 1987 | 2.57 million t | +3.6% |
| 1988 | 2.54 million t | -1.3% |
| 1989 | 2.44 million t | -3.9% |
| 1990 | 2.55 million t | +4.6% |
| 1991 | 2.41 million t | -5.5% |
| 1992 | 2.43 million t | +0.8% |
| 1993 | 2.37 million t | -2.6% |
| 1994 | 2.43 million t | +2.7% |
| 1995 | 2.58 million t | +6.3% |
| 1996 | 2.65 million t | +2.7% |
| 1997 | 2.70 million t | +1.7% |
| 1998 | 2.82 million t | +4.3% |
| 1999 | 2.82 million t | +0.1% |
| 2000 | 2.74 million t | -2.7% |
| 2001 | 2.81 million t | +2.5% |
| 2002 | 2.90 million t | +3.1% |
| 2003 | 3.03 million t | +4.6% |
| 2004 | 2.99 million t | -1.4% |
| 2005 | 2.92 million t | -2.3% |
| 2006 | 3.32 million t | +13.8% |
| 2007 | 2.88 million t | -13.3% |
| 2008 | 2.85 million t | -1.2% |
| 2009 | 2.98 million t | +4.7% |
| 2010 | 2.82 million t | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2.81 million t | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 2.73 million t | -2.7% |
| 2013 | 2.80 million t | +2.6% |
| 2014 | 2.90 million t | +3.6% |
| 2015 | 3.02 million t | +4.0% |
| 2016 | 3.27 million t | +8.2% |
| 2017 | 3.28 million t | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 3.31 million t | +1.0% |
| 2019 | 3.49 million t | +5.4% |
| 2020 | 3.61 million t | +3.6% |
| 2021 | 3.92 million t | +8.3% |
| 2022 | 3.77 million t | -3.7% |
| 2023 | 3.50 million t | -7.1% |
| 2024 | 3.72 million t | +6.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.58 million t | 1.30 million t | 1.82 million t | 9 |
| 1970s | 2.08 million t | 1.78 million t | 2.38 million t | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.45 million t | 2.27 million t | 2.57 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.58 million t | 2.37 million t | 2.82 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.94 million t | 2.74 million t | 3.32 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.04 million t | 2.73 million t | 3.49 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.70 million t | 3.50 million t | 3.92 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Europe
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Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Europe?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Europe was 3.72 million 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 Europe?
- The highest recorded value was 3.92 million t in 2021.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) recorded in Europe?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.30 million t in 1962.
- How does Europe rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.)?
- Europe ranks 9th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) rising or falling in Europe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Europe 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.