Chillies and peppers: Production in Libya
Libya: Chillies and peppers: Production was 27,739 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) in Libya, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Libya is 27,739 t, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.1% on the previous year and up 7.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Libya peaked at 29,420 t in 2019 and was at its lowest, 1,800 t, in 1966.
Libya ranks 84th 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 Libya, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,900 t | — |
| 1962 | 2,300 t | +21.1% |
| 1963 | 2,400 t | +4.3% |
| 1964 | 1,900 t | -20.8% |
| 1965 | 2,500 t | +31.6% |
| 1966 | 1,800 t | -28.0% |
| 1967 | 2,000 t | +11.1% |
| 1968 | 2,200 t | +10.0% |
| 1969 | 2,200 t | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 2,200 t | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 3,677 t | +67.1% |
| 1972 | 4,429 t | +20.5% |
| 1973 | 5,852 t | +32.1% |
| 1974 | 7,026 t | +20.1% |
| 1975 | 7,025 t | -0.0% |
| 1976 | 7,377 t | +5.0% |
| 1977 | 7,446 t | +0.9% |
| 1978 | 7,300 t | -2.0% |
| 1979 | 7,350 t | +0.7% |
| 1980 | 8,394 t | +14.2% |
| 1981 | 9,000 t | +7.2% |
| 1982 | 9,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 10,000 t | +11.1% |
| 1984 | 11,000 t | +10.0% |
| 1985 | 12,000 t | +9.1% |
| 1986 | 13,000 t | +8.3% |
| 1987 | 14,500 t | +11.5% |
| 1988 | 15,000 t | +3.4% |
| 1989 | 15,600 t | +4.0% |
| 1990 | 18,000 t | +15.4% |
| 1991 | 18,500 t | +2.8% |
| 1992 | 16,000 t | -13.5% |
| 1993 | 15,000 t | -6.2% |
| 1994 | 13,000 t | -13.3% |
| 1995 | 12,000 t | -7.7% |
| 1996 | 12,800 t | +6.7% |
| 1997 | 13,000 t | +1.6% |
| 1998 | 13,500 t | +3.8% |
| 1999 | 14,000 t | +3.7% |
| 2000 | 14,500 t | +3.6% |
| 2001 | 15,000 t | +3.4% |
| 2002 | 16,000 t | +6.7% |
| 2003 | 16,893 t | +5.6% |
| 2004 | 17,794 t | +5.3% |
| 2005 | 19,010 t | +6.8% |
| 2006 | 19,988 t | +5.1% |
| 2007 | 20,983 t | +5.0% |
| 2008 | 21,964 t | +4.7% |
| 2009 | 22,902 t | +4.3% |
| 2010 | 24,000 t | +4.8% |
| 2011 | 24,198 t | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 24,500 t | +1.2% |
| 2013 | 25,252 t | +3.1% |
| 2014 | 25,918 t | +2.6% |
| 2015 | 26,739 t | +3.2% |
| 2016 | 25,970 t | -2.9% |
| 2017 | 25,531 t | -1.7% |
| 2018 | 28,770 t | +12.7% |
| 2019 | 29,420 t | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 26,230 t | -10.8% |
| 2021 | 26,230 t | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 26,554 t | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 28,331 t | +6.7% |
| 2024 | 27,739 t | -2.1% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 27,739 t is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 49,879 t, 56% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Libya's 27,739 t is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 38,102 t, 73% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Chillies and peppers: Production in Libya 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | +67.1% | 2,200 t | 3,677 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,133 t | 1,800 t | 2,500 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 5,968 t | 2,200 t | 7,446 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 11,749 t | 8,394 t | 15,600 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 14,580 t | 12,000 t | 18,500 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 18,503 t | 14,500 t | 22,902 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 26,030 t | 24,000 t | 29,420 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 27,017 t | 26,230 t | 28,331 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Libya
- 81 Philippines 27,968 t compare
- 82 Côte d'Ivoire 27,795 t compare
- 82 Cote d'Ivoire 27,795 t compare
- 85 China, Taiwan Province of 23,831 t compare
- 86 Nicaragua 22,116 t compare
- 87 Jamaica 21,560 t compare
More agriculture & rural data for Libya
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % 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 0.2749 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % 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 2.06 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -37.76 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.015 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 96.79 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.835 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Libya?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Libya was 27,739 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 Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 29,420 t in 2019.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,800 t in 1966.
- How does Libya rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.)?
- Libya ranks 84th out of 165 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya 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.