Chillies and peppers: Production in United States of America
United States of America: Chillies and peppers: Production was 550,371 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) in United States of America, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in United States of America is 550,371 t, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 4.3% on the previous year and down 39.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in United States of America peaked at 998,210 t in 2006 and was at its lowest, 168,509 t, in 1962.
United States of America ranks 22nd of 30 groups 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 United States of America, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 180,937 t | — |
| 1962 | 168,509 t | -6.9% |
| 1963 | 180,756 t | +7.3% |
| 1964 | 175,721 t | -2.8% |
| 1965 | 176,492 t | +0.4% |
| 1966 | 182,525 t | +3.4% |
| 1967 | 196,314 t | +7.6% |
| 1968 | 222,985 t | +13.6% |
| 1969 | 197,811 t | -11.3% |
| 1970 | 175,630 t | -11.2% |
| 1971 | 184,702 t | +5.2% |
| 1972 | 210,965 t | +14.2% |
| 1973 | 214,910 t | +1.9% |
| 1974 | 238,180 t | +10.8% |
| 1975 | 231,603 t | -2.8% |
| 1976 | 238,362 t | +2.9% |
| 1977 | 241,900 t | +1.5% |
| 1978 | 235,912 t | -2.5% |
| 1979 | 263,944 t | +11.9% |
| 1980 | 249,202 t | -5.6% |
| 1981 | 266,484 t | +6.9% |
| 1982 | 268,840 t | +0.9% |
| 1983 | 316,920 t | +17.9% |
| 1984 | 324,320 t | +2.3% |
| 1985 | 347,100 t | +7.0% |
| 1986 | 389,770 t | +12.3% |
| 1987 | 416,220 t | +6.8% |
| 1988 | 449,280 t | +7.9% |
| 1989 | 460,120 t | +2.4% |
| 1990 | 476,500 t | +3.6% |
| 1991 | 560,680 t | +17.7% |
| 1992 | 654,440 t | +16.7% |
| 1993 | 689,900 t | +5.4% |
| 1994 | 697,100 t | +1.0% |
| 1995 | 642,800 t | -7.8% |
| 1996 | 754,800 t | +17.4% |
| 1997 | 678,600 t | -10.1% |
| 1998 | 660,250 t | -2.7% |
| 1999 | 705,880 t | +6.9% |
| 2000 | 912,990 t | +29.3% |
| 2001 | 857,330 t | -6.1% |
| 2002 | 868,260 t | +1.3% |
| 2003 | 932,630 t | +7.4% |
| 2004 | 978,890 t | +5.0% |
| 2005 | 959,070 t | -2.0% |
| 2006 | 998,210 t | +4.1% |
| 2007 | 906,140 t | -9.2% |
| 2008 | 911,810 t | +0.6% |
| 2009 | 970,510 t | +6.4% |
| 2010 | 898,340 t | -7.4% |
| 2011 | 916,390 t | +2.0% |
| 2012 | 907,270 t | -1.0% |
| 2013 | 845,630 t | -6.8% |
| 2014 | 914,490 t | +8.1% |
| 2015 | 870,350 t | -4.8% |
| 2016 | 856,160 t | -1.6% |
| 2017 | 804,039 t | -6.1% |
| 2018 | 705,790 t | -12.2% |
| 2019 | 658,322 t | -6.7% |
| 2020 | 565,743 t | -14.1% |
| 2021 | 579,873 t | +2.5% |
| 2022 | 621,512 t | +7.2% |
| 2023 | 575,110 t | -7.5% |
| 2024 | 550,371 t | -4.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 186,894 t | 168,509 t | 222,985 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 223,611 t | 175,630 t | 263,944 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 348,826 t | 249,202 t | 460,120 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 652,095 t | 476,500 t | 754,800 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 929,584 t | 857,330 t | 998,210 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 837,678 t | 658,322 t | 916,390 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 578,522 t | 550,371 t | 621,512 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near United States of America
- 19 Yugoslav SFR 304,213 t compare
- 20 Niger 304,184 t compare
- 21 Poland 267,400 t compare
- 22 Kazakhstan 267,240 t compare
- 22 Kazakhstan 267,240 t compare
- 24 Morocco 259,976 t compare
- 25 North Macedonia 247,476 t compare
- 25 North Macedonia 247,476 t compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in United States of America?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in United States of America was 550,371 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 United States of America?
- The highest recorded value was 998,210 t in 2006.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) recorded in United States of America?
- The lowest recorded value was 168,509 t in 1962.
- How does United States of America rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.)?
- United States of America ranks 22nd out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) rising or falling in United States of America?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States of 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.