Pumpkins, squash and gourds — Yield in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Pumpkins, squash and gourds — Yield was 10,473 kg/ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pumpkins, squash and gourds — Yield in Bulgaria, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg/ha.
Analysis
The most recent figure for pumpkins, squash and gourds — yield in Bulgaria is 10,473 kg/ha, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 27.3% on the previous year and down 25.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pumpkins, squash and gourds — yield in Bulgaria peaked at 49,092 kg/ha in 1966 and was at its lowest, 4,712 kg/ha, in 2001.
That places Bulgaria 110th out of 156 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 — Yield in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | kg/ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 38,922 kg/ha | — |
| 1962 | 31,732 kg/ha | -18.5% |
| 1963 | 44,608 kg/ha | +40.6% |
| 1964 | 40,875 kg/ha | -8.4% |
| 1965 | 21,266 kg/ha | -48.0% |
| 1966 | 49,092 kg/ha | +130.9% |
| 1967 | 42,898 kg/ha | -12.6% |
| 1968 | 18,358 kg/ha | -57.2% |
| 1969 | 31,762 kg/ha | +73.0% |
| 1970 | 39,330 kg/ha | +23.8% |
| 1971 | 45,817 kg/ha | +16.5% |
| 1972 | 47,282 kg/ha | +3.2% |
| 1973 | 45,075 kg/ha | -4.7% |
| 1974 | 38,892 kg/ha | -13.7% |
| 1975 | 33,333 kg/ha | -14.3% |
| 1976 | 23,529 kg/ha | -29.4% |
| 1977 | 14,645 kg/ha | -37.8% |
| 1978 | 15,028 kg/ha | +2.6% |
| 1979 | 17,164 kg/ha | +14.2% |
| 1980 | 14,314 kg/ha | -16.6% |
| 1981 | 15,379 kg/ha | +7.4% |
| 1982 | 20,733 kg/ha | +34.8% |
| 1983 | 20,583 kg/ha | -0.7% |
| 1984 | 23,625 kg/ha | +14.8% |
| 1985 | 21,371 kg/ha | -9.5% |
| 1986 | 26,503 kg/ha | +24.0% |
| 1987 | 23,438 kg/ha | -11.6% |
| 1988 | 21,646 kg/ha | -7.6% |
| 1989 | 20,853 kg/ha | -3.7% |
| 1990 | 20,642 kg/ha | -1.0% |
| 1991 | 24,044 kg/ha | +16.5% |
| 1992 | 14,242 kg/ha | -40.8% |
| 1993 | 9,763 kg/ha | -31.4% |
| 1994 | 9,211 kg/ha | -5.7% |
| 1995 | 11,394 kg/ha | +23.7% |
| 1996 | 10,755 kg/ha | -5.6% |
| 1997 | 8,816 kg/ha | -18.0% |
| 1998 | 13,223 kg/ha | +50.0% |
| 1999 | 9,722 kg/ha | -26.5% |
| 2000 | 8,571 kg/ha | -11.8% |
| 2001 | 4,712 kg/ha | -45.0% |
| 2002 | 6,536 kg/ha | +38.7% |
| 2003 | 11,668 kg/ha | +78.5% |
| 2004 | 13,766 kg/ha | +18.0% |
| 2005 | 16,857 kg/ha | +22.5% |
| 2006 | 13,513 kg/ha | -19.8% |
| 2007 | 16,217 kg/ha | +20.0% |
| 2008 | 16,435 kg/ha | +1.3% |
| 2009 | 18,805 kg/ha | +14.4% |
| 2010 | 14,948 kg/ha | -20.5% |
| 2011 | 13,177 kg/ha | -11.8% |
| 2012 | 16,378 kg/ha | +24.3% |
| 2013 | 20,047 kg/ha | +22.4% |
| 2014 | 14,139 kg/ha | -29.5% |
| 2015 | 10,319 kg/ha | -27.0% |
| 2016 | 11,303 kg/ha | +9.5% |
| 2017 | 10,565 kg/ha | -6.5% |
| 2018 | 15,667 kg/ha | +48.3% |
| 2019 | 9,230 kg/ha | -41.1% |
| 2020 | 10,385 kg/ha | +12.5% |
| 2021 | 9,657 kg/ha | -7.0% |
| 2022 | 14,062 kg/ha | +45.6% |
| 2023 | 14,407 kg/ha | +2.5% |
| 2024 | 10,473 kg/ha | -27.3% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 10,473 kg/ha is below the median for high income countries, which is 20,824 kg/ha, 50% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 10,473 kg/ha is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 21,913 kg/ha, 48% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 35,502 kg/ha | 18,358 kg/ha | 49,092 kg/ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 32,010 kg/ha | 14,645 kg/ha | 47,282 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 20,845 kg/ha | 14,314 kg/ha | 26,503 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 13,181 kg/ha | 8,816 kg/ha | 24,044 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 12,708 kg/ha | 4,712 kg/ha | 18,805 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 13,577 kg/ha | 9,230 kg/ha | 20,047 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 11,797 kg/ha | 9,657 kg/ha | 14,407 kg/ha | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Bulgaria
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0715 % 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 0.5626 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0125 % 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 0.7824 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 21.46 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0247 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 503.12 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.9803 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pumpkins, squash and gourds — yield in Bulgaria?
- Pumpkins, squash and gourds — yield in Bulgaria was 10,473 kg/ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pumpkins, squash and gourds — yield recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 49,092 kg/ha in 1966.
- What is the lowest pumpkins, squash and gourds — yield recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,712 kg/ha in 2001.
- How does Bulgaria rank for pumpkins, squash and gourds — yield?
- Bulgaria ranks 110th out of 156 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pumpkins, squash and gourds — yield rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Pumpkins, squash and gourds — Yield. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.