Chillies and peppers: Production in Syria
Syria: Chillies and peppers: Production was 116,233 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) in Syria, 1961–2024
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 Syria stood at 116,233 t. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 65.6% on the previous year and up 55.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Syria peaked at 116,233 t in 2024 and was at its lowest, 9,881 t, in 1965.
Syria ranks 46th of 165 countries on this measure, 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 Syria, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 10,000 t | — |
| 1962 | 10,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 10,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 10,100 t | +1.0% |
| 1965 | 9,881 t | -2.2% |
| 1966 | 11,443 t | +15.8% |
| 1967 | 14,784 t | +29.2% |
| 1968 | 14,725 t | -0.4% |
| 1969 | 10,985 t | -25.4% |
| 1970 | 11,920 t | +8.5% |
| 1971 | 18,688 t | +56.8% |
| 1972 | 18,532 t | -0.8% |
| 1973 | 20,457 t | +10.4% |
| 1974 | 27,820 t | +36.0% |
| 1975 | 35,367 t | +27.1% |
| 1976 | 34,590 t | -2.2% |
| 1977 | 30,213 t | -12.7% |
| 1978 | 42,811 t | +41.7% |
| 1979 | 41,897 t | -2.1% |
| 1980 | 46,053 t | +9.9% |
| 1981 | 53,285 t | +15.7% |
| 1982 | 60,888 t | +14.3% |
| 1983 | 74,900 t | +23.0% |
| 1984 | 52,500 t | -29.9% |
| 1985 | 64,609 t | +23.1% |
| 1986 | 51,600 t | -20.1% |
| 1987 | 60,900 t | +18.0% |
| 1988 | 62,400 t | +2.5% |
| 1989 | 46,400 t | -25.6% |
| 1990 | 40,400 t | -12.9% |
| 1991 | 34,373 t | -14.9% |
| 1992 | 35,332 t | +2.8% |
| 1993 | 36,000 t | +1.9% |
| 1994 | 39,526 t | +9.8% |
| 1995 | 35,600 t | -9.9% |
| 1996 | 35,676 t | +0.2% |
| 1997 | 39,949 t | +12.0% |
| 1998 | 38,400 t | -3.9% |
| 1999 | 33,379 t | -13.1% |
| 2000 | 42,999 t | +28.8% |
| 2001 | 46,961 t | +9.2% |
| 2002 | 42,905 t | -8.6% |
| 2003 | 51,830 t | +20.8% |
| 2004 | 54,154 t | +4.5% |
| 2005 | 71,255 t | +31.6% |
| 2006 | 72,632 t | +1.9% |
| 2007 | 91,826 t | +26.4% |
| 2008 | 84,958 t | -7.5% |
| 2009 | 68,446 t | -19.4% |
| 2010 | 106,680 t | +55.9% |
| 2011 | 85,714 t | -19.7% |
| 2012 | 74,627 t | -12.9% |
| 2013 | 45,504 t | -39.0% |
| 2014 | 74,998 t | +64.8% |
| 2015 | 74,509 t | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 76,433 t | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 86,888 t | +13.7% |
| 2018 | 77,870 t | -10.4% |
| 2019 | 52,365 t | -32.8% |
| 2020 | 77,705 t | +48.4% |
| 2021 | 74,464 t | -4.2% |
| 2022 | 78,704 t | +5.7% |
| 2023 | 70,203 t | -10.8% |
| 2024 | 116,233 t | +65.6% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 116,233 t is above the median for low income countries, which is 35,478 t, 3.3× the median. (11 countries reporting)
- Syria's 116,233 t is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 38,102 t, 3.1× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11,324 t | 9,881 t | 14,784 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 28,230 t | 11,920 t | 42,811 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 57,354 t | 46,053 t | 74,900 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 36,864 t | 33,379 t | 40,400 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 62,797 t | 42,905 t | 91,826 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 75,559 t | 45,504 t | 106,680 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 83,462 t | 70,203 t | 116,233 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Syria
More agriculture & rural data for Syria
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -1.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.2063 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.5652 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0006 hectares per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.5246 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 76.61 % change on previous year (2022)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.4285 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 452.85 current US$ per person (2022)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 3.81 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Syria?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Syria was 116,233 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 Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 116,233 t in 2024.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,881 t in 1965.
- How does Syria rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.)?
- Syria ranks 46th out of 165 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 55.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria 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.