Chillies and peppers: Production in Western Europe
Western Europe: Chillies and peppers: Production was 490,970 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) in Western Europe, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Western Europe recorded 490,970 t for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in 2024.
The figure is down 2.9% on the previous year and up 18.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Western Europe peaked at 531,830 t in 2021 and was at its lowest, 8,087 t, in 1961.
That places Western Europe 23rd out of 30 groups with data for 2024, putting it 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 Western Europe, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 8,087 t | — |
| 1962 | 10,366 t | +28.2% |
| 1963 | 13,122 t | +26.6% |
| 1964 | 12,693 t | -3.3% |
| 1965 | 12,190 t | -4.0% |
| 1966 | 22,782 t | +86.9% |
| 1967 | 28,389 t | +24.6% |
| 1968 | 31,551 t | +11.1% |
| 1969 | 32,833 t | +4.1% |
| 1970 | 37,196 t | +13.3% |
| 1971 | 33,333 t | -10.4% |
| 1972 | 37,915 t | +13.7% |
| 1973 | 39,071 t | +3.0% |
| 1974 | 42,078 t | +7.7% |
| 1975 | 46,538 t | +10.6% |
| 1976 | 35,422 t | -23.9% |
| 1977 | 61,894 t | +74.7% |
| 1978 | 61,029 t | -1.4% |
| 1979 | 60,372 t | -1.1% |
| 1980 | 62,174 t | +3.0% |
| 1981 | 68,018 t | +9.4% |
| 1982 | 75,725 t | +11.3% |
| 1983 | 73,338 t | -3.2% |
| 1984 | 78,076 t | +6.5% |
| 1985 | 84,037 t | +7.6% |
| 1986 | 89,136 t | +6.1% |
| 1987 | 98,225 t | +10.2% |
| 1988 | 105,478 t | +7.4% |
| 1989 | 135,282 t | +28.3% |
| 1990 | 195,687 t | +44.7% |
| 1991 | 208,304 t | +6.4% |
| 1992 | 238,238 t | +14.4% |
| 1993 | 278,465 t | +16.9% |
| 1994 | 275,861 t | -0.9% |
| 1995 | 288,243 t | +4.5% |
| 1996 | 297,843 t | +3.3% |
| 1997 | 293,723 t | -1.4% |
| 1998 | 290,787 t | -1.0% |
| 1999 | 323,713 t | +11.3% |
| 2000 | 332,315 t | +2.7% |
| 2001 | 343,500 t | +3.4% |
| 2002 | 363,354 t | +5.8% |
| 2003 | 368,849 t | +1.5% |
| 2004 | 371,544 t | +0.7% |
| 2005 | 398,297 t | +7.2% |
| 2006 | 378,150 t | -5.1% |
| 2007 | 380,070 t | +0.5% |
| 2008 | 400,414 t | +5.4% |
| 2009 | 438,985 t | +9.6% |
| 2010 | 428,009 t | -2.5% |
| 2011 | 425,349 t | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 410,785 t | -3.4% |
| 2013 | 395,010 t | -3.8% |
| 2014 | 415,718 t | +5.2% |
| 2015 | 431,613 t | +3.8% |
| 2016 | 464,136 t | +7.5% |
| 2017 | 456,227 t | -1.7% |
| 2018 | 444,107 t | -2.7% |
| 2019 | 503,269 t | +13.3% |
| 2020 | 525,041 t | +4.3% |
| 2021 | 531,830 t | +1.3% |
| 2022 | 526,979 t | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 505,867 t | -4.0% |
| 2024 | 490,970 t | -2.9% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Chillies and peppers: Production in Western Europe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | +86.9% | 12,190 t | 22,782 t |
| 1977 | +74.7% | 35,422 t | 61,894 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 19,113 t | 8,087 t | 32,833 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 45,485 t | 33,333 t | 61,894 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 86,949 t | 62,174 t | 135,282 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 269,086 t | 195,687 t | 323,713 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 377,548 t | 332,315 t | 438,985 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 437,422 t | 395,010 t | 503,269 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 516,137 t | 490,970 t | 531,830 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Western Europe
- 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 Western Europe?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in Western Europe was 490,970 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 Western Europe?
- The highest recorded value was 531,830 t in 2021.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) recorded in Western Europe?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,087 t in 1961.
- How does Western Europe rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.)?
- Western Europe ranks 23rd out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) rising or falling in Western Europe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Western Europe 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.