Chillies and peppers: Production in South America
South America: Chillies and peppers: Production was 752,606 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) in South America, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
South America recorded 752,606 t for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.0% on the previous year and up 41.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in South America peaked at 827,214 t in 2021 and was at its lowest, 109,374 t, in 1963.
That places South America 19th out of 30 groups with data for 2024, 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 South America, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 119,867 t | — |
| 1962 | 120,600 t | +0.6% |
| 1963 | 109,374 t | -9.3% |
| 1964 | 125,131 t | +14.4% |
| 1965 | 138,029 t | +10.3% |
| 1966 | 137,123 t | -0.7% |
| 1967 | 146,267 t | +6.7% |
| 1968 | 143,256 t | -2.1% |
| 1969 | 157,481 t | +9.9% |
| 1970 | 121,663 t | -22.7% |
| 1971 | 145,990 t | +20.0% |
| 1972 | 151,433 t | +3.7% |
| 1973 | 180,382 t | +19.1% |
| 1974 | 151,103 t | -16.2% |
| 1975 | 126,364 t | -16.4% |
| 1976 | 150,773 t | +19.3% |
| 1977 | 169,754 t | +12.6% |
| 1978 | 182,211 t | +7.3% |
| 1979 | 187,920 t | +3.1% |
| 1980 | 195,452 t | +4.0% |
| 1981 | 183,921 t | -5.9% |
| 1982 | 192,051 t | +4.4% |
| 1983 | 187,925 t | -2.1% |
| 1984 | 186,468 t | -0.8% |
| 1985 | 175,619 t | -5.8% |
| 1986 | 198,617 t | +13.1% |
| 1987 | 210,564 t | +6.0% |
| 1988 | 202,985 t | -3.6% |
| 1989 | 216,622 t | +6.7% |
| 1990 | 221,285 t | +2.2% |
| 1991 | 218,481 t | -1.3% |
| 1992 | 248,409 t | +13.7% |
| 1993 | 264,624 t | +6.5% |
| 1994 | 257,903 t | -2.5% |
| 1995 | 285,556 t | +10.7% |
| 1996 | 302,921 t | +6.1% |
| 1997 | 337,639 t | +11.5% |
| 1998 | 410,266 t | +21.5% |
| 1999 | 449,416 t | +9.5% |
| 2000 | 434,059 t | -3.4% |
| 2001 | 460,336 t | +6.1% |
| 2002 | 458,445 t | -0.4% |
| 2003 | 478,877 t | +4.5% |
| 2004 | 513,997 t | +7.3% |
| 2005 | 529,637 t | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 517,266 t | -2.3% |
| 2007 | 542,578 t | +4.9% |
| 2008 | 589,697 t | +8.7% |
| 2009 | 559,912 t | -5.1% |
| 2010 | 550,129 t | -1.7% |
| 2011 | 603,775 t | +9.8% |
| 2012 | 522,830 t | -13.4% |
| 2013 | 523,796 t | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 531,993 t | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 548,575 t | +3.1% |
| 2016 | 559,235 t | +1.9% |
| 2017 | 662,129 t | +18.4% |
| 2018 | 732,142 t | +10.6% |
| 2019 | 714,795 t | -2.4% |
| 2020 | 684,597 t | -4.2% |
| 2021 | 827,214 t | +20.8% |
| 2022 | 737,735 t | -10.8% |
| 2023 | 737,768 t | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 752,606 t | +2.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 133,014 t | 109,374 t | 157,481 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 156,759 t | 121,663 t | 187,920 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 195,022 t | 175,619 t | 216,622 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 299,650 t | 218,481 t | 449,416 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 508,480 t | 434,059 t | 589,697 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 594,940 t | 522,830 t | 732,142 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 747,984 t | 684,597 t | 827,214 t | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in South America?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in South America was 752,606 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 America?
- The highest recorded value was 827,214 t in 2021.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) recorded in South America?
- The lowest recorded value was 109,374 t in 1963.
- How does South America rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.)?
- South America ranks 19th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) rising or falling in South America?
- Over the last ten years it is up 41.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South America 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.