Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Yield in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Yield was 27,043 kg/ha in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Yield in Nicaragua, 1991–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg/ha.
Analysis
Nicaragua recorded 27,043 kg/ha for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — yield in 2023.
The figure is up 0.4% on the previous year and down 41.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — yield in Nicaragua peaked at 158,540 kg/ha in 1991 and was at its lowest, 25,824 kg/ha, in 2017.
Nicaragua ranks 43rd of 162 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, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Yield in Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | kg/ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 158,540 kg/ha | — |
| 1992 | 153,439 kg/ha | -3.2% |
| 1993 | 148,338 kg/ha | -3.3% |
| 1994 | 143,237 kg/ha | -3.4% |
| 1995 | 138,136 kg/ha | -3.6% |
| 1996 | 133,035 kg/ha | -3.7% |
| 1997 | 127,934 kg/ha | -3.8% |
| 1998 | 122,833 kg/ha | -4.0% |
| 1999 | 117,732 kg/ha | -4.2% |
| 2000 | 112,631 kg/ha | -4.3% |
| 2001 | 107,530 kg/ha | -4.5% |
| 2002 | 102,429 kg/ha | -4.7% |
| 2003 | 97,328 kg/ha | -5.0% |
| 2004 | 92,226 kg/ha | -5.2% |
| 2005 | 87,126 kg/ha | -5.5% |
| 2006 | 82,024 kg/ha | -5.9% |
| 2007 | 76,923 kg/ha | -6.2% |
| 2008 | 71,822 kg/ha | -6.6% |
| 2009 | 66,721 kg/ha | -7.1% |
| 2010 | 61,620 kg/ha | -7.6% |
| 2011 | 56,519 kg/ha | -8.3% |
| 2012 | 51,418 kg/ha | -9.0% |
| 2013 | 46,451 kg/ha | -9.7% |
| 2014 | 41,563 kg/ha | -10.5% |
| 2015 | 36,027 kg/ha | -13.3% |
| 2016 | 31,190 kg/ha | -13.4% |
| 2017 | 25,824 kg/ha | -17.2% |
| 2018 | 26,656 kg/ha | +3.2% |
| 2019 | 25,840 kg/ha | -3.1% |
| 2020 | 26,607 kg/ha | +3.0% |
| 2021 | 26,402 kg/ha | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 26,932 kg/ha | +2.0% |
| 2023 | 27,043 kg/ha | +0.4% |
Nicaragua compared with similar countries
- Nicaragua's 27,043 kg/ha is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 9,459 kg/ha, 2.9× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Nicaragua's 27,043 kg/ha is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 14,013 kg/ha, 1.9× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 138,136 kg/ha | 117,732 kg/ha | 158,540 kg/ha | 9 |
| 2000s | 89,676 kg/ha | 66,721 kg/ha | 112,631 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 40,311 kg/ha | 25,824 kg/ha | 61,620 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 26,746 kg/ha | 26,402 kg/ha | 27,043 kg/ha | 4 |
Countries ranked near Nicaragua
- 40 Canada 28,430 kg/ha compare
- 41 Bosnia and Herzegovina 28,270 kg/ha compare
- 42 Switzerland 27,857 kg/ha compare
- 44 United Republic of Tanzania 26,307 kg/ha compare
- 45 North Macedonia 26,108 kg/ha compare
- 45 North Macedonia 26,108 kg/ha compare
More agriculture & rural data for Nicaragua
- 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 0.2567 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.041 % 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 0.7276 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 12.55 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1448 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 459.4 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.8714 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — yield in Nicaragua?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — yield in Nicaragua was 27,043 kg/ha in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — yield recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 158,540 kg/ha in 1991.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — yield recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 25,824 kg/ha in 2017.
- How does Nicaragua rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — yield?
- Nicaragua ranks 43rd out of 162 countries with data for 2023.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — yield rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is down 41.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nicaragua 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.) — Yield. 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.