Pumpkins, squash and gourds — Area harvested in Turkey
Turkey: Pumpkins, squash and gourds — Area harvested was 91,377 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pumpkins, squash and gourds — Area harvested in Turkey, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, pumpkins, squash and gourds — area harvested in Turkey stood at 91,377 ha.
The figure is up 6.3% on the previous year and up 33.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pumpkins, squash and gourds — area harvested in Turkey peaked at 100,853 ha in 2021 and was at its lowest, 14,157 ha, in 2002.
Turkey ranks 7th of 158 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Pumpkins, squash and gourds — Area harvested in Turkey, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 20,100 ha | — |
| 1962 | 21,600 ha | +7.5% |
| 1963 | 23,100 ha | +6.9% |
| 1964 | 23,800 ha | +3.0% |
| 1965 | 24,600 ha | +3.4% |
| 1966 | 18,300 ha | -25.6% |
| 1967 | 18,700 ha | +2.2% |
| 1968 | 18,700 ha | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 18,900 ha | +1.1% |
| 1970 | 18,700 ha | -1.1% |
| 1971 | 19,800 ha | +5.9% |
| 1972 | 19,500 ha | -1.5% |
| 1973 | 19,000 ha | -2.6% |
| 1974 | 20,000 ha | +5.3% |
| 1975 | 18,500 ha | -7.5% |
| 1976 | 18,500 ha | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 18,500 ha | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 19,500 ha | +5.4% |
| 1979 | 25,000 ha | +28.2% |
| 1980 | 25,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 25,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 26,000 ha | +4.0% |
| 1983 | 27,500 ha | +5.8% |
| 1984 | 28,000 ha | +1.8% |
| 1985 | 27,000 ha | -3.6% |
| 1986 | 25,000 ha | -7.4% |
| 1987 | 24,000 ha | -4.0% |
| 1988 | 22,000 ha | -8.3% |
| 1989 | 19,500 ha | -11.4% |
| 1990 | 16,878 ha | -13.4% |
| 1991 | 18,372 ha | +8.9% |
| 1992 | 20,522 ha | +11.7% |
| 1993 | 20,960 ha | +2.1% |
| 1994 | 18,477 ha | -11.8% |
| 1995 | 18,371 ha | -0.6% |
| 1996 | 19,323 ha | +5.2% |
| 1997 | 17,149 ha | -11.3% |
| 1998 | 16,955 ha | -1.1% |
| 1999 | 16,351 ha | -3.6% |
| 2000 | 17,314 ha | +5.9% |
| 2001 | 17,163 ha | -0.9% |
| 2002 | 14,157 ha | -17.5% |
| 2003 | 15,965 ha | +12.8% |
| 2004 | 31,626 ha | +98.1% |
| 2005 | 32,532 ha | +2.9% |
| 2006 | 37,269 ha | +14.6% |
| 2007 | 40,374 ha | +8.3% |
| 2008 | 38,535 ha | -4.6% |
| 2009 | 42,266 ha | +9.7% |
| 2010 | 51,396 ha | +21.6% |
| 2011 | 63,002 ha | +22.6% |
| 2012 | 63,986 ha | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 65,056 ha | +1.7% |
| 2014 | 68,571 ha | +5.4% |
| 2015 | 74,782 ha | +9.1% |
| 2016 | 76,446 ha | +2.2% |
| 2017 | 79,286 ha | +3.7% |
| 2018 | 87,371 ha | +10.2% |
| 2019 | 84,056 ha | -3.8% |
| 2020 | 90,037 ha | +7.1% |
| 2021 | 100,853 ha | +12.0% |
| 2022 | 91,839 ha | -8.9% |
| 2023 | 85,964 ha | -6.4% |
| 2024 | 91,377 ha | +6.3% |
Turkey compared with similar countries
- Turkey's 91,377 ha is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3,722 ha, 24.6× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Turkey's 91,377 ha is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 980 ha, 93.2× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Pumpkins, squash and gourds — Area harvested in Turkey 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +98.1% | 15,965 ha | 31,626 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 20,867 ha | 18,300 ha | 24,600 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 19,700 ha | 18,500 ha | 25,000 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 24,900 ha | 19,500 ha | 28,000 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 18,336 ha | 16,351 ha | 20,960 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 28,720 ha | 14,157 ha | 42,266 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 71,395 ha | 51,396 ha | 87,371 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 92,014 ha | 85,964 ha | 100,853 ha | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Turkey
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.7244 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.2821 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.4505 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.4523 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.19 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0521 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 968.94 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.9904 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pumpkins, squash and gourds — area harvested in Turkey?
- Pumpkins, squash and gourds — area harvested in Turkey was 91,377 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 Turkey?
- The highest recorded value was 100,853 ha in 2021.
- What is the lowest pumpkins, squash and gourds — area harvested recorded in Turkey?
- The lowest recorded value was 14,157 ha in 2002.
- How does Turkey rank for pumpkins, squash and gourds — area harvested?
- Turkey ranks 7th out of 158 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pumpkins, squash and gourds — area harvested rising or falling in Turkey?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkey 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.