Chillies and peppers: Production in South Africa
South Africa: Chillies and peppers: Production was 1,182 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) in South Africa, 1986–2024
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 South Africa stood at 1,182 t. That is the highest value across all 39 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.3% on the previous year and up 27.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in South Africa peaked at 1,182 t in 2024 and was at its lowest, 180 t, in 1998.
South Africa ranks 136th of 165 countries 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 South Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 200 t | — |
| 1987 | 200 t | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 200 t | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 200 t | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 300 t | +50.0% |
| 1991 | 245.04 t | -18.3% |
| 1992 | 200 t | -18.4% |
| 1993 | 219.15 t | +9.6% |
| 1994 | 215.02 t | -1.9% |
| 1995 | 218.96 t | +1.8% |
| 1996 | 229.2 t | +4.7% |
| 1997 | 237.36 t | +3.6% |
| 1998 | 180 t | -24.2% |
| 1999 | 400 t | +122.2% |
| 2000 | 399.37 t | -0.2% |
| 2001 | 435.29 t | +9.0% |
| 2002 | 456.03 t | +4.8% |
| 2003 | 500 t | +9.6% |
| 2004 | 600 t | +20.0% |
| 2005 | 750 t | +25.0% |
| 2006 | 756.21 t | +0.8% |
| 2007 | 811.88 t | +7.4% |
| 2008 | 793.65 t | -2.2% |
| 2009 | 813.52 t | +2.5% |
| 2010 | 832.58 t | +2.3% |
| 2011 | 850 t | +2.1% |
| 2012 | 900 t | +5.9% |
| 2013 | 918.1 t | +2.0% |
| 2014 | 929.81 t | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 983.71 t | +5.8% |
| 2016 | 996.07 t | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 1,008 t | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 1,061 t | +5.3% |
| 2019 | 1,063 t | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 1,105 t | +4.0% |
| 2021 | 1,105 t | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 1,117 t | +1.1% |
| 2023 | 1,167 t | +4.5% |
| 2024 | 1,182 t | +1.3% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 1,182 t is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 49,879 t, 2% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 1,182 t is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 31,476 t, 4% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Chillies and peppers: Production in South 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | +122.2% | 180 t | 400 t |
| 1990 | +50.0% | 200 t | 300 t |
| 2005 | +25.0% | 600 t | 750 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 200 t | 200 t | 200 t | 4 |
| 1990s | 244.47 t | 180 t | 400 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 631.6 t | 399.37 t | 813.52 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 954.15 t | 832.58 t | 1,063 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,135 t | 1,105 t | 1,182 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More agriculture & rural data for South Africa
- 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 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1917 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 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 1.49 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 7.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0283 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 186.56 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.812 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in South Africa?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in South Africa was 1,182 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 South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1,182 t in 2024.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 180 t in 1998.
- How does South Africa rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.)?
- South Africa ranks 136th out of 165 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South 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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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.