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

Melanesia: Pumpkins, squash and gourds β€” Area harvested was 382 ha in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
382 ha
Change on year
down 0.3%
Rank
14th
of 15 regions
All-time high
386 ha
in 2015
All-time low
11 ha
in 1978
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Pumpkins, squash and gourds β€” Area harvested in Melanesia, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

Melanesia recorded 382 ha for pumpkins, squash and gourds β€” area harvested in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.3% on the previous year and up 3.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pumpkins, squash and gourds β€” area harvested in Melanesia peaked at 386 ha in 2015 and was at its lowest, 11 ha, in 1978.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 31.89 ha 12 ha 47 ha 9
1970s 24.7 ha 11 ha 44 ha 10
1980s 26.1 ha 11 ha 91 ha 10
1990s 162 ha 81 ha 236 ha 10
2000s 261.9 ha 212 ha 331 ha 10
2010s 363.9 ha 326 ha 386 ha 10
2020s 382.6 ha 381 ha 385 ha 5

Countries ranked near Melanesia

  1. 11 South Africa 40,599 ha compare
  2. 12 Cuba 31,952 ha compare
  3. 13 Mexico 27,531 ha compare
  4. 14 Pakistan 26,882 ha compare
  5. 15 Italy 21,090 ha compare
  6. 16 Philippines 19,262 ha compare
  7. 17 Malawi 19,156 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 Melanesia?
Pumpkins, squash and gourds β€” area harvested in Melanesia was 382 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 Melanesia?
The highest recorded value was 386 ha in 2015.
What is the lowest pumpkins, squash and gourds β€” area harvested recorded in Melanesia?
The lowest recorded value was 11 ha in 1978.
How does Melanesia rank for pumpkins, squash and gourds β€” area harvested?
Melanesia ranks 14th out of 15 regions with data for 2024.
Is pumpkins, squash and gourds β€” area harvested rising or falling in Melanesia?
Over the last ten years it is up 3.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Melanesia 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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