Pumpkins, squash and gourds β€” Area harvested in France

France: Pumpkins, squash and gourds β€” Area harvested was 12,740 ha in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
12,740 ha
Change on year
up 1.8%
World rank
29th
of 122 countries
All-time high
13,190 ha
in 2022
All-time low
426 ha
in 1991
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Pumpkins, squash and gourds β€” Area harvested in France, 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 France stood at 12,740 ha.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.8% on the previous year and up 230.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pumpkins, squash and gourds β€” area harvested in France peaked at 13,190 ha in 2022 and was at its lowest, 426 ha, in 1991.

That places France 29th out of 122 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 3,458 ha 3,245 ha 3,767 ha 9
1970s 2,883 ha 2,516 ha 3,300 ha 10
1980s 3,444 ha 2,800 ha 4,300 ha 10
1990s 1,192 ha 426 ha 3,905 ha 10
2000s 1,923 ha 1,635 ha 2,349 ha 10
2010s 4,626 ha 3,738 ha 7,910 ha 10
2020s 12,900 ha 12,520 ha 13,190 ha 5

Countries ranked near France

  1. 26 Sri Lanka 14,348 ha compare
  2. 27 Japan 14,221 ha compare
  3. 28 Morocco 13,464 ha compare
  4. 30 Australia and New Zealand 12,228 ha compare
  5. 31 Poland 10,500 ha compare
  6. 32 Republic of Korea 9,797 ha compare

See the full ranking of 166 places β†’

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All data for France β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is pumpkins, squash and gourds β€” area harvested in France?
Pumpkins, squash and gourds β€” area harvested in France was 12,740 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 France?
The highest recorded value was 13,190 ha in 2022.
What is the lowest pumpkins, squash and gourds β€” area harvested recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 426 ha in 1991.
How does France rank for pumpkins, squash and gourds β€” area harvested?
France ranks 29th out of 122 countries with data for 2024.
Is pumpkins, squash and gourds β€” area harvested rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is up 230.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this France 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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