Pumpkins, squash and gourds β€” Area harvested in China (People's Republic of)

China (People's Republic of): Pumpkins, squash and gourds β€” Area harvested was 414,308 ha in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
414,308 ha
Change on year
up 0.3%
World rank
2nd
of 122 countries
All-time high
419,591 ha
in 2021
All-time low
50,491 ha
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Pumpkins, squash and gourds β€” Area harvested in China (People's Republic of), 1961–2024

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.

Analysis

In 2024, pumpkins, squash and gourds β€” area harvested in China (People's Republic of) stood at 414,308 ha.

That represents a change of up 0.3% on the previous year and up 5.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pumpkins, squash and gourds β€” area harvested in China (People's Republic of) peaked at 419,591 ha in 2021 and was at its lowest, 50,491 ha, in 1961.

China (People's Republic of) ranks 2nd of 122 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 57,335 ha 50,491 ha 60,654 ha 9
1970s 61,559 ha 56,726 ha 69,703 ha 10
1980s 75,881 ha 69,760 ha 82,908 ha 10
1990s 148,233 ha 83,258 ha 224,597 ha 10
2000s 298,384 ha 239,652 ha 352,979 ha 10
2010s 392,220 ha 364,736 ha 416,100 ha 10
2020s 413,425 ha 409,291 ha 419,591 ha 5

Countries ranked near China (People's Republic of)

  1. 1 India 560,547 ha compare
  2. 3 China, mainland 412,110 ha compare
  3. 4 Cameroon 157,269 ha compare
  4. 5 Central African Republic 110,444 ha compare

See the full ranking of 166 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is pumpkins, squash and gourds β€” area harvested in China (People's Republic of)?
Pumpkins, squash and gourds β€” area harvested in China (People's Republic of) was 414,308 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest pumpkins, squash and gourds β€” area harvested recorded in China (People's Republic of)?
The highest recorded value was 419,591 ha in 2021.
What is the lowest pumpkins, squash and gourds β€” area harvested recorded in China (People's Republic of)?
The lowest recorded value was 50,491 ha in 1961.
How does China (People's Republic of) rank for pumpkins, squash and gourds β€” area harvested?
China (People's Republic of) ranks 2nd out of 122 countries with data for 2024.
Is pumpkins, squash and gourds β€” area harvested rising or falling in China (People's Republic of)?
Over the last ten years it is up 5.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this China (People's Republic of) data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Pumpkins, squash and gourds β€” Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Pumpkins, squash and gourds β€” Area harvested
Unit
ha
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
166 places, 8,116 data points, 1961–2024
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