Pumpkins, squash and gourds — Production in Western Africa

Western Africa: Pumpkins, squash and gourds — Production was 618,570 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
618,570 t
Change on year
down 1.6%
Rank
22nd
of 29 groups
All-time high
628,892 t
in 2023
All-time low
800 t
in 1987
Years of data
38
1987–2024

Pumpkins, squash and gourds — Production in Western Africa, 1987–2024

0200.0k400.0k600.0k1987200520241987: 800 t1988: 1.1k t1989: 1.1k t1990: 18.6k t1991: 64.2k t1992: 64.7k t1993: 65.3k t1994: 66.2k t1995: 71.2k t1996: 73.6k t1997: 73.9k t1998: 74.9k t1999: 71.8k t2000: 109.1k t2001: 108.7k t2002: 110.0k t2003: 98.1k t2004: 129.2k t2005: 90.5k t2006: 107.9k t2007: 109.9k t2008: 143.9k t2009: 116.9k t2010: 138.0k t2011: 131.5k t2012: 117.9k t2013: 157.3k t2014: 142.9k t2015: 214.8k t2016: 216.7k t2017: 247.2k t2018: 244.5k t2019: 310.7k t2020: 387.7k t2021: 329.1k t2022: 521.1k t2023: 628.9k t2024: 618.6k t

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

Analysis

In 2024, pumpkins, squash and gourds — production in Western Africa stood at 618,570 t.

That represents a change of down 1.6% on the previous year and up 332.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pumpkins, squash and gourds — production in Western Africa peaked at 628,892 t in 2023 and was at its lowest, 800 t, in 1987.

Western Africa ranks 22nd of 29 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Pumpkins, squash and gourds — Production in Western Africa, year by year

Annual values for Pumpkins, squash and gourds — Production in Western Africa, 1987 to 2024.
Year t Change
1987 800 t
1988 1,050 t +31.2%
1989 1,050 t +0.0%
1990 18,600 t +1671.4%
1991 64,219 t +245.3%
1992 64,742 t +0.8%
1993 65,314 t +0.9%
1994 66,156 t +1.3%
1995 71,196 t +7.6%
1996 73,620 t +3.4%
1997 73,924 t +0.4%
1998 74,926 t +1.4%
1999 71,786 t -4.2%
2000 109,109 t +52.0%
2001 108,726 t -0.4%
2002 109,992 t +1.2%
2003 98,132 t -10.8%
2004 129,174 t +31.6%
2005 90,493 t -29.9%
2006 107,930 t +19.3%
2007 109,923 t +1.8%
2008 143,949 t +31.0%
2009 116,903 t -18.8%
2010 138,009 t +18.1%
2011 131,466 t -4.7%
2012 117,894 t -10.3%
2013 157,272 t +33.4%
2014 142,899 t -9.1%
2015 214,778 t +50.3%
2016 216,717 t +0.9%
2017 247,172 t +14.1%
2018 244,461 t -1.1%
2019 310,704 t +27.1%
2020 387,734 t +24.8%
2021 329,059 t -15.1%
2022 521,102 t +58.4%
2023 628,892 t +20.7%
2024 618,570 t -1.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 966.67 t 800 t 1,050 t 3
1990s 64,448 t 18,600 t 74,926 t 10
2000s 112,433 t 90,493 t 143,949 t 10
2010s 192,137 t 117,894 t 310,704 t 10
2020s 497,071 t 329,059 t 628,892 t 5

Countries ranked near Western Africa

  1. 19 Republic of Korea 306,851 t compare
  2. 20 USSR 306,000 t compare
  3. 21 South Africa 295,149 t compare
  4. 22 Morocco 282,472 t compare
  5. 23 Zimbabwe 269,968 t compare
  6. 24 Rwanda 269,329 t compare
  7. 25 Argentina 260,419 t compare

See the full ranking of 166 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is pumpkins, squash and gourds — production in Western Africa?
Pumpkins, squash and gourds — production in Western Africa was 618,570 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest pumpkins, squash and gourds — production recorded in Western Africa?
The highest recorded value was 628,892 t in 2023.
What is the lowest pumpkins, squash and gourds — production recorded in Western Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 800 t in 1987.
How does Western Africa rank for pumpkins, squash and gourds — production?
Western Africa ranks 22nd out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
Is pumpkins, squash and gourds — production rising or falling in Western Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 332.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Western Africa data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Pumpkins, squash and gourds — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Pumpkins, squash and gourds — Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
166 places, 8,230 data points, 1961–2024
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