Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Yield in Western Africa
Western Africa: Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Yield was 5,966 kg/ha in 2024. ▬ Flat
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Yield in Western Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg/ha.
Analysis
Western Africa recorded 5,966 kg/ha for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — yield in 2024.
That represents a change of down 5.2% on the previous year and down 20.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — yield in Western Africa peaked at 7,526 kg/ha in 2014 and was at its lowest, 5,242 kg/ha, in 2020.
That places Western Africa 25th out of 30 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Yield in Western Africa, year by year
| Year | kg/ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 5,974 kg/ha | — |
| 1962 | 5,900 kg/ha | -1.2% |
| 1963 | 5,888 kg/ha | -0.2% |
| 1964 | 5,907 kg/ha | +0.3% |
| 1965 | 5,892 kg/ha | -0.3% |
| 1966 | 5,840 kg/ha | -0.9% |
| 1967 | 5,968 kg/ha | +2.2% |
| 1968 | 6,019 kg/ha | +0.8% |
| 1969 | 5,975 kg/ha | -0.7% |
| 1970 | 6,175 kg/ha | +3.3% |
| 1971 | 6,227 kg/ha | +0.9% |
| 1972 | 5,382 kg/ha | -13.6% |
| 1973 | 5,642 kg/ha | +4.8% |
| 1974 | 5,727 kg/ha | +1.5% |
| 1975 | 6,204 kg/ha | +8.3% |
| 1976 | 6,272 kg/ha | +1.1% |
| 1977 | 6,838 kg/ha | +9.0% |
| 1978 | 6,820 kg/ha | -0.3% |
| 1979 | 6,827 kg/ha | +0.1% |
| 1980 | 6,806 kg/ha | -0.3% |
| 1981 | 6,856 kg/ha | +0.7% |
| 1982 | 6,686 kg/ha | -2.5% |
| 1983 | 6,738 kg/ha | +0.8% |
| 1984 | 6,832 kg/ha | +1.4% |
| 1985 | 6,972 kg/ha | +2.0% |
| 1986 | 6,311 kg/ha | -9.5% |
| 1987 | 6,299 kg/ha | -0.2% |
| 1988 | 6,640 kg/ha | +5.4% |
| 1989 | 6,456 kg/ha | -2.8% |
| 1990 | 6,148 kg/ha | -4.8% |
| 1991 | 6,074 kg/ha | -1.2% |
| 1992 | 5,999 kg/ha | -1.2% |
| 1993 | 6,022 kg/ha | +0.4% |
| 1994 | 6,114 kg/ha | +1.5% |
| 1995 | 6,549 kg/ha | +7.1% |
| 1996 | 5,458 kg/ha | -16.7% |
| 1997 | 5,650 kg/ha | +3.5% |
| 1998 | 5,496 kg/ha | -2.7% |
| 1999 | 5,578 kg/ha | +1.5% |
| 2000 | 5,552 kg/ha | -0.5% |
| 2001 | 5,638 kg/ha | +1.6% |
| 2002 | 5,652 kg/ha | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 5,670 kg/ha | +0.3% |
| 2004 | 5,993 kg/ha | +5.7% |
| 2005 | 5,992 kg/ha | -0.0% |
| 2006 | 6,604 kg/ha | +10.2% |
| 2007 | 6,545 kg/ha | -0.9% |
| 2008 | 6,522 kg/ha | -0.4% |
| 2009 | 6,619 kg/ha | +1.5% |
| 2010 | 6,689 kg/ha | +1.1% |
| 2011 | 6,980 kg/ha | +4.4% |
| 2012 | 6,962 kg/ha | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 6,925 kg/ha | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 7,526 kg/ha | +8.7% |
| 2015 | 6,386 kg/ha | -15.1% |
| 2016 | 6,420 kg/ha | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 6,328 kg/ha | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 5,550 kg/ha | -12.3% |
| 2019 | 6,180 kg/ha | +11.3% |
| 2020 | 5,242 kg/ha | -15.2% |
| 2021 | 6,194 kg/ha | +18.2% |
| 2022 | 5,966 kg/ha | -3.7% |
| 2023 | 6,296 kg/ha | +5.5% |
| 2024 | 5,966 kg/ha | -5.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5,929 kg/ha | 5,840 kg/ha | 6,019 kg/ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 6,211 kg/ha | 5,382 kg/ha | 6,838 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 6,660 kg/ha | 6,299 kg/ha | 6,972 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 5,909 kg/ha | 5,458 kg/ha | 6,549 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 6,079 kg/ha | 5,552 kg/ha | 6,619 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,595 kg/ha | 5,550 kg/ha | 7,526 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,933 kg/ha | 5,242 kg/ha | 6,296 kg/ha | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — yield in Western Africa?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — yield in Western Africa was 5,966 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 Western Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 7,526 kg/ha in 2014.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — yield recorded in Western Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,242 kg/ha in 2020.
- How does Western Africa rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — yield?
- Western Africa ranks 25th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) — yield rising or falling in Western Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Western Africa 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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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.