Chillies and peppers: Production in Middle Africa
Middle Africa: Chillies and peppers: Production was 55,235 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) in Middle Africa, 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 Middle Africa is 55,235 t, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.3% on the previous year and up 20.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Middle Africa peaked at 58,965 t in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0 t, in 1961.
Middle Africa ranks 28th of 30 groups on this measure, 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 Middle Africa, 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 | 100 t | — |
| 1985 | 100 t | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 200 t | +100.0% |
| 1987 | 200 t | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 300 t | +50.0% |
| 1989 | 300 t | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 2,000 t | +566.7% |
| 1991 | 2,100 t | +5.0% |
| 1992 | 2,300 t | +9.5% |
| 1993 | 2,500 t | +8.7% |
| 1994 | 2,700 t | +8.0% |
| 1995 | 2,900 t | +7.4% |
| 1996 | 3,200 t | +10.3% |
| 1997 | 3,500 t | +9.4% |
| 1998 | 3,700 t | +5.7% |
| 1999 | 6,133 t | +65.8% |
| 2000 | 6,133 t | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 6,187 t | +0.9% |
| 2002 | 7,052 t | +14.0% |
| 2003 | 7,987 t | +13.3% |
| 2004 | 8,706 t | +9.0% |
| 2005 | 14,227 t | +63.4% |
| 2006 | 18,276 t | +28.5% |
| 2007 | 20,190 t | +10.5% |
| 2008 | 22,111 t | +9.5% |
| 2009 | 26,035 t | +17.7% |
| 2010 | 29,958 t | +15.1% |
| 2011 | 33,358 t | +11.3% |
| 2012 | 37,355 t | +12.0% |
| 2013 | 35,584 t | -4.7% |
| 2014 | 45,721 t | +28.5% |
| 2015 | 52,617 t | +15.1% |
| 2016 | 58,965 t | +12.1% |
| 2017 | 52,445 t | -11.1% |
| 2018 | 55,757 t | +6.3% |
| 2019 | 55,722 t | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 54,641 t | -1.9% |
| 2021 | 55,373 t | +1.3% |
| 2022 | 55,246 t | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 55,087 t | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 55,235 t | +0.3% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Chillies and peppers: Production in Middle Africa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | +566.7% | 300 t | 2,000 t |
| 1986 | +100.0% | 100 t | 200 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 | 120 t | 0 t | 300 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,103 t | 2,000 t | 6,133 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 13,690 t | 6,133 t | 26,035 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 45,748 t | 29,958 t | 58,965 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 55,116 t | 54,641 t | 55,373 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Middle Africa
- 25 North Macedonia 247,476 t compare
- 25 North Macedonia 247,476 t compare
- 27 Italy 234,830 t compare
- 28 Republic of Korea 210,793 t compare
- 29 Peru 201,451 t compare
- 30 Serbia 190,883 t compare
- 30 Serbia 190,883 t compare
More agriculture & rural data for Middle Africa
- Livestock — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand US$) 2.91 % change on previous year (2024)
- Cattle fat, unrendered — Producing Animals/Slaughtered, annual growth -3.05 % change on previous year (2024)
- Cattle fat, unrendered — Production, annual growth rate 3.43 % change on previous year (2024)
- Cattle — Stocks, annual growth rate 4.1 % change on previous year (2024)
- Vegetables Primary — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) 2.49 % change on previous year (2024)
- Vegetables and Fruit Primary — Gross Production Value (constant) 3.12 % change on previous year (2024)
- Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) 5.35 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand) 3.42 % change on previous year (2024)
- Cereals, primary — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) 3.03 % change on previous year (2024)
- Crops — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand US$) 3.53 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Middle Africa?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Middle Africa was 55,235 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 Middle Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 58,965 t in 2016.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) recorded in Middle Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 t in 1961.
- How does Middle Africa rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.)?
- Middle Africa ranks 28th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) rising or falling in Middle Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Middle Africa 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.