Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Yield in Rwanda
Rwanda: Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Yield was 4,226 kg/ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Yield in Rwanda, 2008–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg/ha.
Analysis
Rwanda recorded 4,226 kg/ha for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — yield in 2024.
That represents a change of up 31.6% on the previous year and down 69.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — yield in Rwanda peaked at 16,667 kg/ha in 2012 and was at its lowest, 1,684 kg/ha, in 2018.
Rwanda ranks 142nd of 162 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
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 Rwanda, year by year
| Year | kg/ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 8,667 kg/ha | — |
| 2009 | 9,755 kg/ha | +12.6% |
| 2010 | 11,809 kg/ha | +21.1% |
| 2011 | 13,996 kg/ha | +18.5% |
| 2012 | 16,667 kg/ha | +19.1% |
| 2013 | 15,559 kg/ha | -6.6% |
| 2014 | 13,758 kg/ha | -11.6% |
| 2015 | 12,061 kg/ha | -12.3% |
| 2016 | 9,982 kg/ha | -17.2% |
| 2017 | 6,322 kg/ha | -36.7% |
| 2018 | 1,684 kg/ha | -73.4% |
| 2019 | 4,180 kg/ha | +148.2% |
| 2020 | 3,495 kg/ha | -16.4% |
| 2021 | 3,292 kg/ha | -5.8% |
| 2022 | 3,221 kg/ha | -2.1% |
| 2023 | 3,212 kg/ha | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 4,226 kg/ha | +31.6% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 4,226 kg/ha is below the median for low income countries, which is 5,531 kg/ha, 76% of the median. (11 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 4,226 kg/ha is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6,322 kg/ha, 67% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Yield in Rwanda 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +148.2% | 1,684 kg/ha | 4,180 kg/ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9,211 kg/ha | 8,667 kg/ha | 9,755 kg/ha | 2 |
| 2010s | 10,602 kg/ha | 1,684 kg/ha | 16,667 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,489 kg/ha | 3,212 kg/ha | 4,226 kg/ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
- 139 Republic of Moldova 4,980 kg/ha compare
- 140 Philippines 4,928 kg/ha compare
- 141 Bhutan 4,574 kg/ha compare
- 143 Malawi 4,107 kg/ha compare
- 144 Guinea 4,013 kg/ha compare
- 145 Puerto Rico 4,009 kg/ha compare
More agriculture & rural data for Rwanda
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.57 % 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 0.1167 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.04 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.1421 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.203 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 228.16 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.6953 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — yield in Rwanda?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — yield in Rwanda was 4,226 kg/ha 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.) — yield recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 16,667 kg/ha in 2012.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — yield recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,684 kg/ha in 2018.
- How does Rwanda rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — yield?
- Rwanda ranks 142nd out of 162 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — yield rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 69.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.