Chillies and peppers: Production in Southern Africa
Southern Africa: Chillies and peppers: Production was 2,169 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) in Southern 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 Southern Africa stood at 2,169 t. That is the highest value across all 39 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.6% on the previous year and up 16.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Southern Africa peaked at 2,169 t in 2024 and was at its lowest, 180 t, in 1998.
Southern Africa ranks 30th of 30 groups 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 Southern 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 | 409.37 t | +2.3% |
| 2001 | 465.29 t | +13.7% |
| 2002 | 506.03 t | +8.8% |
| 2003 | 570 t | +12.6% |
| 2004 | 690 t | +21.1% |
| 2005 | 860 t | +24.6% |
| 2006 | 886.21 t | +3.0% |
| 2007 | 962.88 t | +8.7% |
| 2008 | 1,028 t | +6.7% |
| 2009 | 1,566 t | +52.3% |
| 2010 | 1,633 t | +4.3% |
| 2011 | 1,634 t | +0.1% |
| 2012 | 1,725 t | +5.6% |
| 2013 | 1,797 t | +4.2% |
| 2014 | 1,870 t | +4.0% |
| 2015 | 2,082 t | +11.3% |
| 2016 | 1,968 t | -5.4% |
| 2017 | 1,966 t | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 2,028 t | +3.1% |
| 2019 | 2,043 t | +0.7% |
| 2020 | 2,105 t | +3.1% |
| 2021 | 2,087 t | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 2,105 t | +0.8% |
| 2023 | 2,157 t | +2.5% |
| 2024 | 2,169 t | +0.6% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Chillies and peppers: Production in Southern 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 |
| 2009 | +52.3% | 1,028 t | 1,566 t |
| 1990 | +50.0% | 200 t | 300 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 | 794.29 t | 409.37 t | 1,566 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,875 t | 1,633 t | 2,082 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,124 t | 2,087 t | 2,169 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Southern Africa
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Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Southern Africa?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Southern Africa was 2,169 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 Southern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 2,169 t in 2024.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) recorded in Southern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 180 t in 1998.
- How does Southern Africa rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.)?
- Southern Africa ranks 30th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) rising or falling in Southern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Southern 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.