Pepper (black, white) production in Namibia
In 2024 Namibia produced 460 t of pepper (black, white), the 28th largest in the world (0.05% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 130%. The record was 483 t in 2019. Area harvested: 330 ha, yield 1.4 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 460 t
- World rank
- 28 of 47
- 10-year change
- +130%
- Record
- 483 t
- 2019
Pepper (black, white) in Namibia, 2014–2024 (tonnes)
Namibia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.05%
- 0.04% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.4
- world 1.1 (+28%)
- kg per person
- 0.15
- world 0.11
- 10-year change
- +130%
- world +85%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Honduras | 734 | 0.08% |
| 27 | Brunei | 642 | 0.07% |
| 28 | Namibia | 460 | 0.05% |
| 29 | Peru | 447 | 0.05% |
| 30 | Tanzania | 437 | 0.05% |
Map of world production of pepper (black, white)
Share of the world total; Namibia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 460 | −2.3% | 330 | 1.39 |
| 2023 | 471 | +17% | 337 | 1.40 |
| 2022 | 401 | +1.8% | 287 | 1.40 |
| 2021 | 394 | +3.1% | 280 | 1.41 |
| 2020 | 382 | −21% | 310 | 1.23 |
| 2019 | 483 | +21% | 340 | 1.42 |
| 2018 | 400 | +33% | 280 | 1.43 |
| 2017 | 300 | +50% | 210 | 1.43 |
| 2016 | 200 | 0.0% | 140 | 1.43 |
| 2015 | 200 | 0.0% | 140 | 1.43 |
| 2014 | 200 | — | 140 | 1.43 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 154 t USD 366,000
- Importer rank
- 100 of 182
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of pepper (black, white) in Namibia?
Namibia produced 460 t in 2024, 0.05% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Namibia rank in the world for production of pepper (black, white)?
Namibia ranked 28th of 47 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Vietnam with 28.1% of the world total.
How has the production of pepper (black, white) in Namibia changed?
It rose by 130% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +85% for the world. The record was 483 t in 2019.
What is the yield of pepper (black, white) in Namibia?
1.4 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (460 t from 330 ha), against a world average of 1.1 t/ha.
Does Namibia export or import pepper (piper spp.), raw?
In 2024 Namibia reported no exports and imports of 154 t (USD 366,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Namibia is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.