Chillies and peppers: Production in Niger
Niger: Chillies and peppers: Production was 304,184 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) in Niger, 1990–2024
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 Niger stood at 304,184 t.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 14.0% on the previous year and up 30.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Niger peaked at 353,726 t in 2023 and was at its lowest, 110 t, in 1993.
Niger ranks 20th of 165 countries on this measure, 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 Niger, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1,000 t | — |
| 1991 | 200 t | -80.0% |
| 1992 | 680 t | +240.0% |
| 1993 | 110 t | -83.8% |
| 1994 | 710 t | +545.5% |
| 1995 | 380 t | -46.5% |
| 1996 | 1,960 t | +415.8% |
| 1997 | 1,600 t | -18.4% |
| 1998 | 460 t | -71.2% |
| 1999 | 520 t | +13.0% |
| 2000 | 1,000 t | +92.3% |
| 2001 | 310 t | -69.0% |
| 2002 | 1,920 t | +519.4% |
| 2003 | 2,830 t | +47.4% |
| 2004 | 8,294 t | +193.1% |
| 2005 | 18,000 t | +117.0% |
| 2006 | 20,000 t | +11.1% |
| 2007 | 22,000 t | +10.0% |
| 2008 | 25,845 t | +17.5% |
| 2009 | 16,137 t | -37.6% |
| 2010 | 50,270 t | +211.5% |
| 2011 | 74,592 t | +48.4% |
| 2012 | 86,824 t | +16.4% |
| 2013 | 97,084 t | +11.8% |
| 2014 | 233,156 t | +140.2% |
| 2015 | 198,469 t | -14.9% |
| 2016 | 224,177 t | +13.0% |
| 2017 | 187,097 t | -16.5% |
| 2018 | 211,413 t | +13.0% |
| 2019 | 260,915 t | +23.4% |
| 2020 | 239,556 t | -8.2% |
| 2021 | 268,021 t | +11.9% |
| 2022 | 291,047 t | +8.6% |
| 2023 | 353,726 t | +21.5% |
| 2024 | 304,184 t | -14.0% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's 304,184 t is above the median for low income countries, which is 35,478 t, 8.6× the median. (11 countries reporting)
- Niger's 304,184 t is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 31,476 t, 9.7× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Chillies and peppers: Production in Niger 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | +545.5% | 110 t | 710 t |
| 2002 | +519.4% | 310 t | 1,920 t |
| 1996 | +415.8% | 380 t | 1,960 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 762 t | 110 t | 1,960 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 11,634 t | 310 t | 25,845 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 162,400 t | 50,270 t | 260,915 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 291,307 t | 239,556 t | 353,726 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Niger
- 18 Guinea 379,897 t compare
- 19 Yugoslav SFR 304,213 t
- 21 Poland 267,400 t compare
- 22 Kazakhstan 267,240 t compare
- 22 Kazakhstan 267,240 t compare
More agriculture & rural data for Niger
- 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 0.0008 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.6381 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0022 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 1.67 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.4759 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 368.98 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.87 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Niger?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Niger was 304,184 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 Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 353,726 t in 2023.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 110 t in 1993.
- How does Niger rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.)?
- Niger ranks 20th out of 165 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger 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.