Chillies and peppers: Production in Morocco
Morocco: Chillies and peppers: Production was 259,976 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) in Morocco, 1961–2024
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 Morocco stood at 259,976 t.
The figure is up 15.1% on the previous year and up 57.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Morocco peaked at 273,609 t in 2022 and was at its lowest, 21,000 t, in 1964.
That places Morocco 24th out of 165 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Chillies and peppers: Production in Morocco, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 26,000 t | — |
| 1962 | 27,000 t | +3.8% |
| 1963 | 28,000 t | +3.7% |
| 1964 | 21,000 t | -25.0% |
| 1965 | 26,000 t | +23.8% |
| 1966 | 31,000 t | +19.2% |
| 1967 | 30,000 t | -3.2% |
| 1968 | 26,000 t | -13.3% |
| 1969 | 27,000 t | +3.8% |
| 1970 | 27,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 28,000 t | +3.7% |
| 1972 | 30,000 t | +7.1% |
| 1973 | 32,000 t | +6.7% |
| 1974 | 33,000 t | +3.1% |
| 1975 | 35,000 t | +6.1% |
| 1976 | 35,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 35,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 35,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 36,000 t | +2.9% |
| 1980 | 35,000 t | -2.8% |
| 1981 | 33,000 t | -5.7% |
| 1982 | 34,000 t | +3.0% |
| 1983 | 36,000 t | +5.9% |
| 1984 | 38,000 t | +5.6% |
| 1985 | 40,000 t | +5.3% |
| 1986 | 45,000 t | +12.5% |
| 1987 | 48,000 t | +6.7% |
| 1988 | 53,000 t | +10.4% |
| 1989 | 64,400 t | +21.5% |
| 1990 | 78,735 t | +22.3% |
| 1991 | 71,682 t | -9.0% |
| 1992 | 94,472 t | +31.8% |
| 1993 | 78,360 t | -17.1% |
| 1994 | 131,720 t | +68.1% |
| 1995 | 101,335 t | -23.1% |
| 1996 | 200,260 t | +97.6% |
| 1997 | 201,100 t | +0.4% |
| 1998 | 203,950 t | +1.4% |
| 1999 | 180,830 t | -11.3% |
| 2000 | 180,170 t | -0.4% |
| 2001 | 177,350 t | -1.6% |
| 2002 | 156,240 t | -11.9% |
| 2003 | 193,660 t | +24.0% |
| 2004 | 182,340 t | -5.8% |
| 2005 | 190,480 t | +4.5% |
| 2006 | 235,570 t | +23.7% |
| 2007 | 213,760 t | -9.3% |
| 2008 | 232,220 t | +8.6% |
| 2009 | 202,914 t | -12.6% |
| 2010 | 224,648 t | +10.7% |
| 2011 | 143,128 t | -36.3% |
| 2012 | 180,591 t | +26.2% |
| 2013 | 179,859 t | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 165,248 t | -8.1% |
| 2015 | 177,330 t | +7.3% |
| 2016 | 173,642 t | -2.1% |
| 2017 | 191,096 t | +10.1% |
| 2018 | 256,522 t | +34.2% |
| 2019 | 247,609 t | -3.5% |
| 2020 | 143,884 t | -41.9% |
| 2021 | 213,135 t | +48.1% |
| 2022 | 273,609 t | +28.4% |
| 2023 | 225,828 t | -17.5% |
| 2024 | 259,976 t | +15.1% |
Morocco compared with similar countries
- Morocco's 259,976 t is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 33,287 t, 7.8× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Morocco's 259,976 t is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 38,102 t, 6.8× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Chillies and peppers: Production in Morocco 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | +97.6% | 101,335 t | 200,260 t |
| 1994 | +68.1% | 78,360 t | 131,720 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 26,889 t | 21,000 t | 31,000 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 32,600 t | 27,000 t | 36,000 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 42,640 t | 33,000 t | 64,400 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 134,244 t | 71,682 t | 203,950 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 196,470 t | 156,240 t | 235,570 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 193,967 t | 143,128 t | 256,522 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 223,286 t | 143,884 t | 273,609 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Morocco
- 21 Poland 267,400 t compare
- 22 Kazakhstan 267,240 t compare
- 22 Kazakhstan 267,240 t compare
- 25 North Macedonia 247,476 t compare
- 25 North Macedonia 247,476 t compare
- 27 Italy 234,830 t compare
More agriculture & rural data for Morocco
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.2253 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.2425 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.0693 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.789 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1055 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 500.5 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.0275 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Morocco?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Morocco was 259,976 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 Morocco?
- The highest recorded value was 273,609 t in 2022.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) recorded in Morocco?
- The lowest recorded value was 21,000 t in 1964.
- How does Morocco rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.)?
- Morocco ranks 24th out of 165 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) rising or falling in Morocco?
- Over the last ten years it is up 57.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Morocco 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.