Pumpkins, squash and gourds — Gross Production Value in South Africa
South Africa: Pumpkins, squash and gourds — Gross Production Value was 4.77 million 1000 SLC in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pumpkins, squash and gourds — Gross Production Value in South Africa, 1991–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 SLC.
Analysis
The most recent figure for pumpkins, squash and gourds — gross production value in South Africa is 4.77 million 1000 SLC, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 17.6% on the previous year and up 143.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pumpkins, squash and gourds — gross production value in South Africa peaked at 5.79 million 1000 SLC in 2023 and was at its lowest, 82,345 1000 SLC, in 1991.
South Africa ranks 27th of 88 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Pumpkins, squash and gourds — Gross Production Value in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 SLC | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 82,345 1000 SLC | — |
| 1992 | 103,680 1000 SLC | +25.9% |
| 1993 | 93,053 1000 SLC | -10.2% |
| 1994 | 125,427 1000 SLC | +34.8% |
| 1995 | 129,278 1000 SLC | +3.1% |
| 1996 | 146,888 1000 SLC | +13.6% |
| 1997 | 159,059 1000 SLC | +8.3% |
| 1998 | 185,222 1000 SLC | +16.4% |
| 1999 | 183,084 1000 SLC | -1.2% |
| 2000 | 205,014 1000 SLC | +12.0% |
| 2001 | 214,183 1000 SLC | +4.5% |
| 2002 | 274,596 1000 SLC | +28.2% |
| 2003 | 302,426 1000 SLC | +10.1% |
| 2004 | 212,492 1000 SLC | -29.7% |
| 2005 | 208,965 1000 SLC | -1.7% |
| 2006 | 83,460 1000 SLC | -60.1% |
| 2007 | 189,196 1000 SLC | +126.7% |
| 2008 | 441,354 1000 SLC | +133.3% |
| 2009 | 509,522 1000 SLC | +15.4% |
| 2010 | 782,262 1000 SLC | +53.5% |
| 2011 | 844,905 1000 SLC | +8.0% |
| 2012 | 849,608 1000 SLC | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 1.06 million 1000 SLC | +25.2% |
| 2014 | 1.96 million 1000 SLC | +84.1% |
| 2015 | 1.74 million 1000 SLC | -11.3% |
| 2016 | 1.38 million 1000 SLC | -20.4% |
| 2017 | 1.36 million 1000 SLC | -2.0% |
| 2018 | 1.25 million 1000 SLC | -7.6% |
| 2019 | 1.33 million 1000 SLC | +5.9% |
| 2020 | 1.68 million 1000 SLC | +26.5% |
| 2021 | 1.64 million 1000 SLC | -2.1% |
| 2022 | 1.92 million 1000 SLC | +17.2% |
| 2023 | 5.79 million 1000 SLC | +201.0% |
| 2024 | 4.77 million 1000 SLC | -17.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 134,226 1000 SLC | 82,345 1000 SLC | 185,222 1000 SLC | 9 |
| 2000s | 264,121 1000 SLC | 83,460 1000 SLC | 509,522 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.25 million 1000 SLC | 782,262 1000 SLC | 1.96 million 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.16 million 1000 SLC | 1.64 million 1000 SLC | 5.79 million 1000 SLC | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 24 Russian Federation 6.26 million 1000 SLC compare
- 25 Philippines 5.54 million 1000 SLC compare
- 26 Dominican Republic 5.31 million 1000 SLC compare
- 28 Mexico 3.96 million 1000 SLC compare
- 29 Yemen 3.32 million 1000 SLC compare
- 30 Albania 2.90 million 1000 SLC compare
More agriculture & rural data for South Africa
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 7.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0283 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 186.56 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.812 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3618 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.8% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 2.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.0% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pumpkins, squash and gourds — gross production value in South Africa?
- Pumpkins, squash and gourds — gross production value in South Africa was 4.77 million 1000 SLC in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pumpkins, squash and gourds — gross production value recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 5.79 million 1000 SLC in 2023.
- What is the lowest pumpkins, squash and gourds — gross production value recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 82,345 1000 SLC in 1991.
- How does South Africa rank for pumpkins, squash and gourds — gross production value?
- South Africa ranks 27th out of 88 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pumpkins, squash and gourds — gross production value rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 143.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Pumpkins, squash and gourds — Gross Production Value (current thousand SLC). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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