Pea production in Jamaica

Jamaica: Pea production was 723 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
723 tonnes
Change on year
down 13.2%
World rank
84th
of 99 countries
All-time high
5,165 tonnes
in 1978
All-time low
506 tonnes
in 2008
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Pea production in Jamaica, 1961–2024

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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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Jamaica

  1. 81 South Africa 884.08 tonnes compare
  2. 82 Ecuador 809.67 tonnes compare
  3. 83 Egypt 785.77 tonnes compare
  4. 86 Eritrea 643.89 tonnes compare
  5. 87 Slovenia 580 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 100 places →

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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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About this data

Indicator
Pea production
Unit
tonnes
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
100 places, 5,000 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed

Pea production is measured in tonnes.