Chillies and peppers: Production in Tunisia
Tunisia: Chillies and peppers: Production was 484,213 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) in Tunisia, 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 Tunisia stood at 484,213 t.
That represents a change of up 7.7% on the previous year and up 27.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Tunisia peaked at 511,000 t in 2015 and was at its lowest, 45,500 t, in 1961.
Tunisia ranks 14th of 165 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Chillies and peppers: Production in Tunisia, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 45,500 t | — |
| 1962 | 50,100 t | +10.1% |
| 1963 | 51,500 t | +2.8% |
| 1964 | 48,600 t | -5.6% |
| 1965 | 56,000 t | +15.2% |
| 1966 | 67,000 t | +19.6% |
| 1967 | 55,400 t | -17.3% |
| 1968 | 53,000 t | -4.3% |
| 1969 | 85,000 t | +60.4% |
| 1970 | 91,900 t | +8.1% |
| 1971 | 97,000 t | +5.5% |
| 1972 | 81,000 t | -16.5% |
| 1973 | 92,000 t | +13.6% |
| 1974 | 103,000 t | +12.0% |
| 1975 | 93,000 t | -9.7% |
| 1976 | 120,000 t | +29.0% |
| 1977 | 125,000 t | +4.2% |
| 1978 | 130,000 t | +4.0% |
| 1979 | 130,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 115,000 t | -11.5% |
| 1981 | 124,000 t | +7.8% |
| 1982 | 90,000 t | -27.4% |
| 1983 | 130,000 t | +44.4% |
| 1984 | 120,000 t | -7.7% |
| 1985 | 140,000 t | +16.7% |
| 1986 | 150,000 t | +7.1% |
| 1987 | 150,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 120,000 t | -20.0% |
| 1989 | 110,000 t | -8.3% |
| 1990 | 175,000 t | +59.1% |
| 1991 | 180,000 t | +2.9% |
| 1992 | 190,000 t | +5.6% |
| 1993 | 180,000 t | -5.3% |
| 1994 | 165,000 t | -8.3% |
| 1995 | 150,000 t | -9.1% |
| 1996 | 190,000 t | +26.7% |
| 1997 | 186,000 t | -2.1% |
| 1998 | 189,000 t | +1.6% |
| 1999 | 185,000 t | -2.1% |
| 2000 | 190,000 t | +2.7% |
| 2001 | 214,000 t | +12.6% |
| 2002 | 242,000 t | +13.1% |
| 2003 | 247,000 t | +2.1% |
| 2004 | 255,000 t | +3.2% |
| 2005 | 256,000 t | +0.4% |
| 2006 | 260,000 t | +1.6% |
| 2007 | 278,000 t | +6.9% |
| 2008 | 291,000 t | +4.7% |
| 2009 | 281,000 t | -3.4% |
| 2010 | 304,000 t | +8.2% |
| 2011 | 268,000 t | -11.8% |
| 2012 | 315,000 t | +17.5% |
| 2013 | 384,000 t | +21.9% |
| 2014 | 380,000 t | -1.0% |
| 2015 | 511,000 t | +34.5% |
| 2016 | 454,000 t | -11.2% |
| 2017 | 463,000 t | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 459,000 t | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 435,000 t | -5.2% |
| 2020 | 420,000 t | -3.4% |
| 2021 | 460,000 t | +9.5% |
| 2022 | 425,000 t | -7.6% |
| 2023 | 449,560 t | +5.8% |
| 2024 | 484,213 t | +7.7% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 484,213 t is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 33,287 t, 14.5× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 484,213 t is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 38,102 t, 12.7× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 56,900 t | 45,500 t | 85,000 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 106,290 t | 81,000 t | 130,000 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 124,900 t | 90,000 t | 150,000 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 179,000 t | 150,000 t | 190,000 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 251,400 t | 190,000 t | 291,000 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 397,300 t | 268,000 t | 511,000 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 447,755 t | 420,000 t | 484,213 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
More agriculture & rural data for Tunisia
- 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 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.4009 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 0.7856 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 18.22 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1029 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 479.33 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.5867 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Tunisia?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Tunisia was 484,213 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 Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 511,000 t in 2015.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 45,500 t in 1961.
- How does Tunisia rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.)?
- Tunisia ranks 14th out of 165 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia 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.