Chillies and peppers: Production in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Chillies and peppers: Production was 131,215 t in 2024. ▲ Rising
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) in Saudi Arabia, 2017–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Saudi Arabia recorded 131,215 t for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is up 9.4% on the previous year and up 174.1% over ten years.
That places Saudi Arabia 38th out of 165 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
Chillies and peppers: Production in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 47,871 t | — |
| 2018 | 52,136 t | +8.9% |
| 2019 | 24,469 t | -53.1% |
| 2020 | 94,812 t | +287.5% |
| 2021 | 108,057 t | +14.0% |
| 2022 | 119,780 t | +10.8% |
| 2023 | 119,893 t | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 131,215 t | +9.4% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 131,215 t is above the median for high income countries, which is 13,060 t, 10.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 131,215 t is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 38,102 t, 3.4× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 41,492 t | 24,469 t | 52,136 t | 3 |
| 2020s | 114,751 t | 94,812 t | 131,215 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
More agriculture & rural data for Saudi Arabia
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.2322 % 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 0.0992 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0065 % 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 3.72 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0259 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 894.48 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 3.68 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Saudi Arabia?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Saudi Arabia was 131,215 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 Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 131,215 t in 2024.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 24,469 t in 2019.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.)?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 38th out of 165 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 174.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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.