Chillies and peppers: Production in Ireland
Ireland: Chillies and peppers: Production was 340.02 t in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) in Ireland, 1961–2017
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 340.02 t for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in 2017.
The figure is down 4.6% on the previous year and down 15.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Ireland peaked at 406.22 t in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0 t, in 1961.
That places Ireland 148th out of 165 countries with data for 2017, 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 Ireland, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0 t | — |
| 1962 | 0 t | — |
| 1963 | 0 t | — |
| 1964 | 0 t | — |
| 1965 | 0 t | — |
| 1966 | 0 t | — |
| 1967 | 0 t | — |
| 1968 | 0 t | — |
| 1969 | 0 t | — |
| 1970 | 0 t | — |
| 1971 | 0 t | — |
| 1972 | 0 t | — |
| 1973 | 0 t | — |
| 1974 | 0 t | — |
| 1975 | 0 t | — |
| 1976 | 0 t | — |
| 1977 | 0 t | — |
| 1978 | 0 t | — |
| 1979 | 0 t | — |
| 1980 | 0 t | — |
| 1981 | 0 t | — |
| 1982 | 0 t | — |
| 1983 | 0 t | — |
| 1984 | 0 t | — |
| 1985 | 0 t | — |
| 1986 | 200 t | — |
| 1987 | 200 t | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 200 t | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 300 t | +50.0% |
| 1990 | 342 t | +14.0% |
| 1991 | 300 t | -12.3% |
| 1992 | 400 t | +33.3% |
| 1993 | 400 t | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 400 t | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 100 t | -75.0% |
| 1996 | 100 t | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 140 t | +40.0% |
| 1998 | 140 t | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 120 t | -14.3% |
| 2000 | 370 t | +208.3% |
| 2001 | 400 t | +8.1% |
| 2002 | 300 t | -25.0% |
| 2003 | 350 t | +16.7% |
| 2004 | 360 t | +2.9% |
| 2005 | 356.96 t | -0.8% |
| 2006 | 380 t | +6.5% |
| 2007 | 400 t | +5.3% |
| 2008 | 394.21 t | -1.4% |
| 2009 | 370.59 t | -6.0% |
| 2010 | 383.19 t | +3.4% |
| 2011 | 390.87 t | +2.0% |
| 2012 | 398.54 t | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 406.22 t | +1.9% |
| 2014 | 375.58 t | -7.5% |
| 2015 | 287.91 t | -23.3% |
| 2016 | 356.57 t | +23.8% |
| 2017 | 340.02 t | -4.6% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 340.02 t is below the median for high income countries, which is 13,060 t, 3% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 340.02 t is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 39,530 t, 1% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Chillies and peppers: Production in Ireland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +208.3% | 120 t | 370 t |
| 1995 | -75.0% | 400 t | 100 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 t | 0 t | 0 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 0 t | 0 t | 0 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 90 t | 0 t | 300 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 244.2 t | 100 t | 400 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 368.18 t | 300 t | 400 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 367.36 t | 287.91 t | 406.22 t | 8 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 146 Switzerland 390 t compare
- 147 Belize 369 t compare
- 149 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 226 t compare
- 149 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 226 t compare
- 151 Polynesia 176.34 t compare
More agriculture & rural data for Ireland
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.388 % 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 0.0796 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -1.23 % 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 0.7634 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 22.64 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0106 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,391 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.9559 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Ireland?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Ireland was 340.02 t in 2017, 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 Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 406.22 t in 2013.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 t in 1961.
- How does Ireland rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.)?
- Ireland ranks 148th out of 165 countries with data for 2017.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland 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.