South Africa produced 1.2 thousand tonnes of Chillies & Peppers in 2024, a 50.0% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 84,921 hg/ha, 26% below the Africa average of 114,114 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.8 | 87,640 | 0.1 |
| 2011 | 0.8 | 85,000 | 0.1 |
| 2012 | 0.9 | 85,714 | 0.1 |
| 2013 | 0.9 | 83,464 | 0.1 |
| 2014 | 0.9 | 84,528 | 0.1 |
| 2015 | 1 | 85,540 | 0.1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 86,615 | 0.1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 83,972 | 0.1 |
| 2018 | 1.1 | 84,862 | 0.1 |
| 2019 | 1.1 | 85,020 | 0.1 |
| 2020 | 1.1 | 85,016 | 0.1 |
| 2021 | 1.1 | 84,971 | 0.1 |
| 2022 | 1.1 | 84,893 | 0.1 |
| 2023 | 1.2 | 84,907 | 0.1 |
| 2024 | 1.2 | 84,921 | 0.1 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.