Chillies and peppers: Production in Germany
Germany: Chillies and peppers: Production was 16,480 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) in Germany, 1996–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Germany recorded 16,480 t for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.0% on the previous year and up 95.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Germany peaked at 17,780 t in 2021 and was at its lowest, 642.43 t, in 1999.
Germany ranks 96th 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 Germany, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 697.5 t | — |
| 1997 | 749.33 t | +7.4% |
| 1998 | 654.55 t | -12.6% |
| 1999 | 642.43 t | -1.9% |
| 2000 | 673.15 t | +4.8% |
| 2001 | 714.37 t | +6.1% |
| 2002 | 813.57 t | +13.9% |
| 2003 | 924.08 t | +13.6% |
| 2004 | 1,206 t | +30.6% |
| 2006 | 1,801 t | +49.3% |
| 2007 | 2,066 t | +14.7% |
| 2008 | 1,904 t | -7.8% |
| 2009 | 2,057 t | +8.0% |
| 2010 | 2,159 t | +5.0% |
| 2011 | 2,325 t | +7.7% |
| 2012 | 5,235 t | +125.2% |
| 2013 | 7,515 t | +43.6% |
| 2014 | 8,416 t | +12.0% |
| 2015 | 7,501 t | -10.9% |
| 2016 | 9,375 t | +25.0% |
| 2017 | 12,289 t | +31.1% |
| 2018 | 14,660 t | +19.3% |
| 2019 | 13,960 t | -4.8% |
| 2020 | 15,960 t | +14.3% |
| 2021 | 17,780 t | +11.4% |
| 2022 | 16,950 t | -4.7% |
| 2023 | 16,160 t | -4.7% |
| 2024 | 16,480 t | +2.0% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 16,480 t is above the median for high income countries, which is 13,060 t, 1.3× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Germany's 16,480 t is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 39,530 t, 42% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Chillies and peppers: Production in Germany 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | +125.2% | 2,325 t | 5,235 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 685.95 t | 642.43 t | 749.33 t | 4 |
| 2000s | 1,351 t | 673.15 t | 2,066 t | 9 |
| 2010s | 8,344 t | 2,159 t | 14,660 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 16,666 t | 15,960 t | 17,780 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 94 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 17,091 t compare
- 95 Guyana 16,675 t compare
- 97 Kenya 16,472 t compare
- 98 United Republic of Tanzania 15,856 t compare
- 99 Kuwait 15,358 t compare
More agriculture & rural data for Germany
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.1635 % 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 0.1412 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.1052 % 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 0.198 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 2.73 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0087 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 527.18 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.6813 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Germany?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Germany was 16,480 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 Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 17,780 t in 2021.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 642.43 t in 1999.
- How does Germany rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.)?
- Germany ranks 96th out of 165 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 95.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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.