Nigeria produced 777.2 thousand tonnes of Chillies & Peppers in 2024, a 5.9% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 73,677 hg/ha, 35% below the Africa average of 114,114 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 733.6 | 77,381 | 94.8 |
| 2011 | 733.2 | 77,696 | 94.4 |
| 2012 | 735.8 | 77,507 | 94.9 |
| 2013 | 738.3 | 77,318 | 95.5 |
| 2014 | 742.9 | 76,320 | 97.3 |
| 2015 | 750.1 | 76,151 | 98.5 |
| 2016 | 756 | 75,720 | 99.8 |
| 2017 | 759.1 | 75,318 | 100.8 |
| 2018 | 762.6 | 74,902 | 101.8 |
| 2019 | 765.6 | 74,529 | 102.7 |
| 2020 | 768.5 | 74,225 | 103.5 |
| 2021 | 773.5 | 74,216 | 104.2 |
| 2022 | 772.8 | 74,163 | 104.2 |
| 2023 | 775 | 73,920 | 104.8 |
| 2024 | 777.2 | 73,677 | 105.5 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.