Pumpkins, squash and gourds — Area harvested in Egypt
Egypt: Pumpkins, squash and gourds — Area harvested was 64,344 ha in 2024. ▲ Rising
Pumpkins, squash and gourds — Area harvested in Egypt, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
The most recent figure for pumpkins, squash and gourds — area harvested in Egypt is 64,344 ha, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 17.6% on the previous year and up 156.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pumpkins, squash and gourds — area harvested in Egypt peaked at 64,344 ha in 2024 and was at its lowest, 7,517 ha, in 2021.
That places Egypt 9th out of 158 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 64 years of available data.
Pumpkins, squash and gourds — Area harvested in Egypt, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 12,602 ha | — |
| 1962 | 12,182 ha | -3.3% |
| 1963 | 13,443 ha | +10.4% |
| 1964 | 13,443 ha | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 13,244 ha | -1.5% |
| 1966 | 15,131 ha | +14.2% |
| 1967 | 17,080 ha | +12.9% |
| 1968 | 19,744 ha | +15.6% |
| 1969 | 19,324 ha | -2.1% |
| 1970 | 18,904 ha | -2.2% |
| 1971 | 19,744 ha | +4.4% |
| 1972 | 17,643 ha | -10.6% |
| 1973 | 17,223 ha | -2.4% |
| 1974 | 18,063 ha | +4.9% |
| 1975 | 19,456 ha | +7.7% |
| 1976 | 20,528 ha | +5.5% |
| 1977 | 21,540 ha | +4.9% |
| 1978 | 23,548 ha | +9.3% |
| 1979 | 23,966 ha | +1.8% |
| 1980 | 23,481 ha | -2.0% |
| 1981 | 24,337 ha | +3.6% |
| 1982 | 24,214 ha | -0.5% |
| 1983 | 25,200 ha | +4.1% |
| 1984 | 25,200 ha | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 25,200 ha | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 26,470 ha | +5.0% |
| 1987 | 23,100 ha | -12.7% |
| 1988 | 23,525 ha | +1.8% |
| 1989 | 21,000 ha | -10.7% |
| 1990 | 21,538 ha | +2.6% |
| 1991 | 22,267 ha | +3.4% |
| 1992 | 20,538 ha | -7.8% |
| 1993 | 21,000 ha | +2.2% |
| 1994 | 22,500 ha | +7.1% |
| 1995 | 26,161 ha | +16.3% |
| 1996 | 27,879 ha | +6.6% |
| 1997 | 32,000 ha | +14.8% |
| 1998 | 35,000 ha | +9.4% |
| 1999 | 37,150 ha | +6.1% |
| 2000 | 40,480 ha | +9.0% |
| 2001 | 39,131 ha | -3.3% |
| 2002 | 37,448 ha | -4.3% |
| 2003 | 44,489 ha | +18.8% |
| 2004 | 38,482 ha | -13.5% |
| 2005 | 39,200 ha | +1.9% |
| 2006 | 39,500 ha | +0.8% |
| 2007 | 40,098 ha | +1.5% |
| 2008 | 37,316 ha | -6.9% |
| 2009 | 34,662 ha | -7.1% |
| 2010 | 34,889 ha | +0.7% |
| 2011 | 35,520 ha | +1.8% |
| 2012 | 30,906 ha | -13.0% |
| 2013 | 27,034 ha | -12.5% |
| 2014 | 25,050 ha | -7.3% |
| 2015 | 25,074 ha | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 22,935 ha | -8.5% |
| 2017 | 23,995 ha | +4.6% |
| 2018 | 20,545 ha | -14.4% |
| 2019 | 18,544 ha | -9.7% |
| 2020 | 19,250 ha | +3.8% |
| 2021 | 7,517 ha | -61.0% |
| 2022 | 23,600 ha | +214.0% |
| 2023 | 54,700 ha | +131.8% |
| 2024 | 64,344 ha | +17.6% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Pumpkins, squash and gourds — Area harvested in Egypt changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +214.0% | 7,517 ha | 23,600 ha |
| 2023 | +131.8% | 23,600 ha | 54,700 ha |
| 2021 | -61.0% | 19,250 ha | 7,517 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 15,133 ha | 12,182 ha | 19,744 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 20,062 ha | 17,223 ha | 23,966 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 24,173 ha | 21,000 ha | 26,470 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 26,603 ha | 20,538 ha | 37,150 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 39,081 ha | 34,662 ha | 44,489 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 26,449 ha | 18,544 ha | 35,520 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 33,882 ha | 7,517 ha | 64,344 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Egypt
- 6 Central African Republic 110,444 ha compare
- 7 Türkiye 91,377 ha compare
- 7 Turkey 91,377 ha compare
- 9 Egypt 64,344 ha compare
- 11 Bangladesh 61,100 ha compare
- 12 Russian Federation 53,946 ha compare
- 12 Russia 53,946 ha compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pumpkins, squash and gourds — area harvested in Egypt?
- Pumpkins, squash and gourds — area harvested in Egypt was 64,344 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pumpkins, squash and gourds — area harvested recorded in Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 64,344 ha in 2024.
- What is the lowest pumpkins, squash and gourds — area harvested recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,517 ha in 2021.
- How does Egypt rank for pumpkins, squash and gourds — area harvested?
- Egypt ranks 9th out of 158 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pumpkins, squash and gourds — area harvested rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is up 156.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Egypt data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Pumpkins, squash and gourds — Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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.