Chillies and peppers: Production in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Chillies and peppers: Production was 22,116 t in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) in Nicaragua, 1991–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Nicaragua recorded 22,116 t for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in 2023.
The figure is down 2.7% on the previous year and up 158.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Nicaragua peaked at 22,736 t in 2022 and was at its lowest, 117.48 t, in 1991.
That places Nicaragua 86th out of 165 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 117.48 t | — |
| 1992 | 124.44 t | +5.9% |
| 1993 | 131.4 t | +5.6% |
| 1994 | 138.36 t | +5.3% |
| 1995 | 145.32 t | +5.0% |
| 1996 | 152.28 t | +4.8% |
| 1997 | 159.24 t | +4.6% |
| 1998 | 166.2 t | +4.4% |
| 1999 | 173.16 t | +4.2% |
| 2000 | 180.12 t | +4.0% |
| 2001 | 187.08 t | +3.9% |
| 2002 | 194.04 t | +3.7% |
| 2003 | 201 t | +3.6% |
| 2004 | 207.96 t | +3.5% |
| 2005 | 214.92 t | +3.3% |
| 2006 | 221.88 t | +3.2% |
| 2007 | 228.84 t | +3.1% |
| 2008 | 235.8 t | +3.0% |
| 2009 | 242.76 t | +3.0% |
| 2010 | 249.72 t | +2.9% |
| 2011 | 2,820 t | +1029.4% |
| 2012 | 5,581 t | +97.9% |
| 2013 | 8,573 t | +53.6% |
| 2014 | 11,062 t | +29.0% |
| 2015 | 13,643 t | +23.3% |
| 2016 | 16,983 t | +24.5% |
| 2017 | 19,250 t | +13.3% |
| 2018 | 20,232 t | +5.1% |
| 2019 | 20,362 t | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 21,099 t | +3.6% |
| 2021 | 21,854 t | +3.6% |
| 2022 | 22,736 t | +4.0% |
| 2023 | 22,116 t | -2.7% |
Nicaragua compared with similar countries
- Nicaragua's 22,116 t is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 33,287 t, 66% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Nicaragua's 22,116 t is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 13,170 t, 1.7× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Chillies and peppers: Production in Nicaragua 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +1029.4% | 249.72 t | 2,820 t |
| 2012 | +97.9% | 2,820 t | 5,581 t |
| 2013 | +53.6% | 5,581 t | 8,573 t |
| 2014 | +29.0% | 8,573 t | 11,062 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 145.32 t | 117.48 t | 173.16 t | 9 |
| 2000s | 211.44 t | 180.12 t | 242.76 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 11,876 t | 249.72 t | 20,362 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 21,951 t | 21,099 t | 22,736 t | 4 |
Countries ranked near Nicaragua
More agriculture & rural data for Nicaragua
- 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 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.2567 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.041 % 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 0.7276 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 12.55 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1448 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 459.4 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.8714 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Nicaragua?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Nicaragua was 22,116 t in 2023, 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 Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 22,736 t in 2022.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 117.48 t in 1991.
- How does Nicaragua rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.)?
- Nicaragua ranks 86th out of 165 countries with data for 2023.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is up 158.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nicaragua 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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About this data
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.