Chillies and peppers: Production in Melanesia
Melanesia: Chillies and peppers: Production was 5,260 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) in Melanesia, 1993–2024
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 Melanesia stood at 5,260 t. That is the highest value across all 32 years on record.
The figure is up 110.3% on the previous year and up 6,730.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Melanesia peaked at 5,260 t in 2024 and was at its lowest, 77.01 t, in 2014.
Melanesia ranks 122nd 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 Melanesia, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 170 t | — |
| 1994 | 310 t | +82.4% |
| 1995 | 400 t | +29.0% |
| 1996 | 500 t | +25.0% |
| 1997 | 570 t | +14.0% |
| 1998 | 642 t | +12.6% |
| 1999 | 700 t | +9.0% |
| 2000 | 789.6 t | +12.8% |
| 2001 | 890.88 t | +12.8% |
| 2002 | 999.27 t | +12.2% |
| 2003 | 1,112 t | +11.3% |
| 2004 | 1,424 t | +28.0% |
| 2005 | 1,561 t | +9.6% |
| 2006 | 3,073 t | +96.8% |
| 2007 | 3,078 t | +0.2% |
| 2008 | 2,842 t | -7.7% |
| 2009 | 2,586 t | -9.0% |
| 2010 | 2,279 t | -11.9% |
| 2011 | 1,953 t | -14.3% |
| 2012 | 745 t | -61.9% |
| 2013 | 357.17 t | -52.1% |
| 2014 | 77.01 t | -78.4% |
| 2015 | 135.38 t | +75.8% |
| 2016 | 115 t | -15.1% |
| 2017 | 134.5 t | +17.0% |
| 2018 | 251 t | +86.6% |
| 2019 | 263.43 t | +5.0% |
| 2020 | 774.43 t | +194.0% |
| 2021 | 1,641 t | +111.9% |
| 2022 | 2,226 t | +35.6% |
| 2023 | 2,501 t | +12.4% |
| 2024 | 5,260 t | +110.3% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Chillies and peppers: Production in Melanesia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +194.0% | 263.43 t | 774.43 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 470.29 t | 170 t | 700 t | 7 |
| 2000s | 1,836 t | 789.6 t | 3,078 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 631.05 t | 77.01 t | 2,279 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,481 t | 774.43 t | 5,260 t | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Melanesia?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Melanesia was 5,260 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 Melanesia?
- The highest recorded value was 5,260 t in 2024.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) recorded in Melanesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 77.01 t in 2014.
- How does Melanesia rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.)?
- Melanesia ranks 122nd out of 165 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) rising or falling in Melanesia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6,730.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Melanesia 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.