Latvia vs South Africa: Pumpkins, squash and gourds — Yield

Latvia
6,800 kg/ha
in 2024
South Africa
7,270 kg/ha
in 2024
Latvia rank
136th
South Africa rank
135th

Pumpkins, squash and gourds — Yield over time

  • Latvia
  • South Africa
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 7,270 kg/ha against 6,800 kg/ha in Latvia, a difference of 470 kg/ha.

That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Latvia's.

The two have swapped places 10 times across 28 shared years of data; in 1997 it was South Africa ahead.

Latvia ranks 136th and South Africa ranks 135th of 156 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Latvia averaged higher in 3 and South Africa in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Latvia South Africa Difference Ahead
1990s 14,056 kg/ha 16,146 kg/ha 2,090 kg/ha South Africa
2000s 13,157 kg/ha 12,220 kg/ha 936.33 kg/ha Latvia
2010s 11,892 kg/ha 9,439 kg/ha 2,453 kg/ha Latvia
2020s 8,955 kg/ha 7,692 kg/ha 1,263 kg/ha Latvia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher pumpkins, squash and gourds — yield, Latvia or South Africa?
South Africa, at 7,270 kg/ha against 6,800 kg/ha in Latvia as of 2024.
What is the difference in pumpkins, squash and gourds — yield between Latvia and South Africa?
470 kg/ha, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and South Africa?
28 years are reported by both, from 1997 to 2024.
How do Latvia and South Africa rank globally for pumpkins, squash and gourds — yield?
Latvia ranks 136th and South Africa ranks 135th of 156 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Pumpkins, squash and gourds — Yield. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Pumpkins, squash and gourds — Yield
Unit
kg/ha
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
186 places, 8,715 data points, 1961–2024
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This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.