Pumpkins, squash and gourds β€” Area harvested in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)

Least Developed Countries (LDCs): Pumpkins, squash and gourds β€” Area harvested was 274,632 ha in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
274,632 ha
Change on year
up 12.7%
Rank
5th
of 34 regions
All-time high
274,632 ha
in 2024
All-time low
26,754 ha
in 1962
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Pumpkins, squash and gourds β€” Area harvested in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), 1961–2024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for pumpkins, squash and gourds β€” area harvested in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) is 274,632 ha, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.

The figure is up 12.7% on the previous year and up 76.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pumpkins, squash and gourds β€” area harvested in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) peaked at 274,632 ha in 2024 and was at its lowest, 26,754 ha, in 1962.

Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 5th of 34 regions on this measure, 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 27,861 ha 26,754 ha 28,650 ha 9
1970s 29,990 ha 28,340 ha 32,383 ha 10
1980s 36,603 ha 32,969 ha 40,714 ha 10
1990s 54,547 ha 41,754 ha 73,059 ha 10
2000s 95,966 ha 87,283 ha 105,000 ha 10
2010s 174,373 ha 153,050 ha 207,546 ha 10
2020s 248,069 ha 227,778 ha 274,632 ha 5

Countries ranked near Least Developed Countries (LDCs)

  1. 2 China (People’s Republic of) 414,308 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
  5. 6 Egypt 64,344 ha compare
  6. 7 Bangladesh 61,100 ha compare
  7. 8 Russian Federation 53,946 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 Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
Pumpkins, squash and gourds β€” area harvested in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) was 274,632 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 Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
The highest recorded value was 274,632 ha in 2024.
What is the lowest pumpkins, squash and gourds β€” area harvested recorded in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
The lowest recorded value was 26,754 ha in 1962.
How does Least Developed Countries (LDCs) rank for pumpkins, squash and gourds β€” area harvested?
Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 5th out of 34 regions with data for 2024.
Is pumpkins, squash and gourds β€” area harvested rising or falling in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
Over the last ten years it is up 76.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Least Developed Countries (LDCs) 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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