Chillies and peppers: Production in Mexico
Mexico: Chillies and peppers: Production was 3.22 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) in Mexico, 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 Mexico is 3.22 million t, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.5% on the previous year and up 35.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Mexico peaked at 3.68 million t in 2023 and was at its lowest, 96,798 t, in 1961.
Mexico ranks 7th of 165 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Chillies and peppers: Production in Mexico, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 96,798 t | — |
| 1962 | 109,206 t | +12.8% |
| 1963 | 122,701 t | +12.4% |
| 1964 | 133,619 t | +8.9% |
| 1965 | 134,440 t | +0.6% |
| 1966 | 167,129 t | +24.3% |
| 1967 | 199,522 t | +19.4% |
| 1968 | 191,721 t | -3.9% |
| 1969 | 178,384 t | -7.0% |
| 1970 | 190,835 t | +7.0% |
| 1971 | 310,202 t | +62.5% |
| 1972 | 435,071 t | +40.3% |
| 1973 | 399,511 t | -8.2% |
| 1974 | 415,614 t | +4.0% |
| 1975 | 273,149 t | -34.3% |
| 1976 | 338,930 t | +24.1% |
| 1977 | 481,682 t | +42.1% |
| 1978 | 531,286 t | +10.3% |
| 1979 | 497,718 t | -6.3% |
| 1980 | 530,573 t | +6.6% |
| 1981 | 409,190 t | -22.9% |
| 1982 | 511,778 t | +25.1% |
| 1983 | 460,740 t | -10.0% |
| 1984 | 532,266 t | +15.5% |
| 1985 | 663,082 t | +24.6% |
| 1986 | 543,851 t | -18.0% |
| 1987 | 669,759 t | +23.2% |
| 1988 | 595,370 t | -11.1% |
| 1989 | 645,498 t | +8.4% |
| 1990 | 633,676 t | -1.8% |
| 1991 | 761,217 t | +20.1% |
| 1992 | 868,036 t | +14.0% |
| 1993 | 875,527 t | +0.9% |
| 1994 | 766,715 t | -12.4% |
| 1995 | 918,491 t | +19.8% |
| 1996 | 982,447 t | +7.0% |
| 1997 | 1.45 million t | +47.2% |
| 1998 | 1.85 million t | +27.9% |
| 1999 | 1.80 million t | -2.8% |
| 2000 | 1.73 million t | -3.5% |
| 2001 | 1.87 million t | +7.9% |
| 2002 | 1.78 million t | -4.6% |
| 2003 | 1.85 million t | +3.9% |
| 2004 | 1.43 million t | -22.8% |
| 2005 | 1.62 million t | +13.0% |
| 2006 | 1.68 million t | +4.0% |
| 2007 | 1.89 million t | +12.4% |
| 2008 | 2.05 million t | +8.7% |
| 2009 | 1.94 million t | -5.5% |
| 2010 | 2.34 million t | +20.3% |
| 2011 | 2.13 million t | -8.7% |
| 2012 | 2.38 million t | +11.6% |
| 2013 | 2.29 million t | -3.6% |
| 2014 | 2.38 million t | +3.9% |
| 2015 | 2.39 million t | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 2.74 million t | +14.5% |
| 2017 | 3.30 million t | +20.5% |
| 2018 | 3.38 million t | +2.5% |
| 2019 | 2.72 million t | -19.6% |
| 2020 | 2.82 million t | +3.7% |
| 2021 | 2.58 million t | -8.3% |
| 2022 | 3.11 million t | +20.4% |
| 2023 | 3.68 million t | +18.3% |
| 2024 | 3.22 million t | -12.5% |
Mexico compared with similar countries
- Mexico's 3.22 million t is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 49,879 t, 64.6× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Mexico's 3.22 million t is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 13,170 t, 244.5× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 148,169 t | 96,798 t | 199,522 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 387,400 t | 190,835 t | 531,286 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 556,211 t | 409,190 t | 669,759 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.09 million t | 633,676 t | 1.85 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.79 million t | 1.43 million t | 2.05 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.60 million t | 2.13 million t | 3.38 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.08 million t | 2.58 million t | 3.68 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
More agriculture & rural data for Mexico
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.2797 % 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 0.168 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.0035 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.7321 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 0.4963 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0388 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 539.47 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.5998 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Mexico?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Mexico was 3.22 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 Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 3.68 million t in 2023.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 96,798 t in 1961.
- How does Mexico rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.)?
- Mexico ranks 7th out of 165 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico 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.