Pepper (Piper spp.), raw β€” Area harvested in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)

Least Developed Countries (LDCs): Pepper (Piper spp.), raw β€” Area harvested was 131,656 ha in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
131,656 ha
Change on year
up 4.9%
Rank
5th
of 23 regions
All-time high
131,656 ha
in 2024
All-time low
8,540 ha
in 1978
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Pepper (Piper spp.), raw β€” Area harvested in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), 1961–2024

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.

Analysis

In 2024, pepper (piper spp.), raw β€” area harvested in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) stood at 131,656 ha. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.

That represents a change of up 4.9% on the previous year and up 112.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pepper (piper spp.), raw β€” area harvested in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) peaked at 131,656 ha in 2024 and was at its lowest, 8,540 ha, in 1978.

That places Least Developed Countries (LDCs) 5th out of 23 regions with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 13,581 ha 12,600 ha 14,430 ha 9
1970s 10,206 ha 8,540 ha 13,965 ha 10
1980s 10,186 ha 9,055 ha 11,955 ha 10
1990s 13,187 ha 11,701 ha 14,927 ha 10
2000s 20,806 ha 15,785 ha 25,344 ha 10
2010s 61,659 ha 25,436 ha 116,044 ha 10
2020s 123,232 ha 111,334 ha 131,656 ha 5

Countries ranked near Least Developed Countries (LDCs)

  1. 2 Indonesia 163,629 ha compare
  2. 3 Burkina Faso 98,417 ha compare
  3. 4 Sri Lanka 48,875 ha compare
  4. 5 Brazil 42,402 ha compare
  5. 6 China, People's Republic of 18,534 ha compare
  6. 7 China, mainland 18,402 ha compare
  7. 8 Niger 12,542 ha compare

See the full ranking of 71 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is pepper (piper spp.), raw β€” area harvested in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
Pepper (piper spp.), raw β€” area harvested in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) was 131,656 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest pepper (piper spp.), raw β€” area harvested recorded in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
The highest recorded value was 131,656 ha in 2024.
What is the lowest pepper (piper spp.), raw β€” area harvested recorded in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
The lowest recorded value was 8,540 ha in 1978.
How does Least Developed Countries (LDCs) rank for pepper (piper spp.), raw β€” area harvested?
Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 5th out of 23 regions with data for 2024.
Is pepper (piper spp.), raw β€” area harvested rising or falling in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
Over the last ten years it is up 112.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Least Developed Countries (LDCs) data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Pepper (Piper spp.), raw β€” Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Pepper (Piper spp.), raw β€” Area harvested
Unit
ha
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
71 places, 3,448 data points, 1961–2024
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