Pea production in Jamaica
Jamaica: Pea production was 723 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pea production in Jamaica, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for pea production in Jamaica is 723 tonnes, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 13.2% on the previous year and down 21.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pea production in Jamaica peaked at 5,165 tonnes in 1978 and was at its lowest, 506 tonnes, in 2008.
That places Jamaica 84th out of 99 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,390 tonnes | 790 tonnes | 2,323 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 2,830 tonnes | 1,844 tonnes | 5,165 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,927 tonnes | 3,139 tonnes | 4,478 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,302 tonnes | 1,669 tonnes | 4,565 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 774.8 tonnes | 506 tonnes | 1,055 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 921.98 tonnes | 682 tonnes | 1,069 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 887.4 tonnes | 723 tonnes | 997 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pea production in Jamaica?
- Pea production in Jamaica was 723 tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest pea production recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 5,165 tonnes in 1978.
- What is the lowest pea production recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 506 tonnes in 2008.
- How does Jamaica rank for pea production?
- Jamaica ranks 84th out of 99 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pea production rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Pea production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Pea production is measured in tonnes.