Pumpkins, squash and gourds — Yield in Europe
Europe: Pumpkins, squash and gourds — Yield was 25,250 kg/ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pumpkins, squash and gourds — Yield in Europe, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg/ha.
Analysis
In 2024, pumpkins, squash and gourds — yield in Europe stood at 25,250 kg/ha.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.5% on the previous year and up 9.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pumpkins, squash and gourds — yield in Europe peaked at 25,885 kg/ha in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1,392 kg/ha, in 1965.
Europe ranks 5th of 30 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Pumpkins, squash and gourds — Yield in Europe, year by year
| Year | kg/ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2,537 kg/ha | — |
| 1962 | 1,820 kg/ha | -28.3% |
| 1963 | 1,555 kg/ha | -14.5% |
| 1964 | 1,454 kg/ha | -6.5% |
| 1965 | 1,392 kg/ha | -4.3% |
| 1966 | 2,225 kg/ha | +59.8% |
| 1967 | 2,340 kg/ha | +5.2% |
| 1968 | 3,361 kg/ha | +43.6% |
| 1969 | 3,738 kg/ha | +11.2% |
| 1970 | 4,015 kg/ha | +7.4% |
| 1971 | 4,444 kg/ha | +10.7% |
| 1972 | 4,547 kg/ha | +2.3% |
| 1973 | 4,808 kg/ha | +5.7% |
| 1974 | 5,143 kg/ha | +7.0% |
| 1975 | 5,908 kg/ha | +14.9% |
| 1976 | 5,504 kg/ha | -6.8% |
| 1977 | 6,068 kg/ha | +10.2% |
| 1978 | 6,008 kg/ha | -1.0% |
| 1979 | 6,948 kg/ha | +15.6% |
| 1980 | 6,560 kg/ha | -5.6% |
| 1981 | 7,010 kg/ha | +6.9% |
| 1982 | 7,394 kg/ha | +5.5% |
| 1983 | 7,366 kg/ha | -0.4% |
| 1984 | 9,761 kg/ha | +32.5% |
| 1985 | 9,516 kg/ha | -2.5% |
| 1986 | 10,552 kg/ha | +10.9% |
| 1987 | 11,266 kg/ha | +6.8% |
| 1988 | 11,203 kg/ha | -0.6% |
| 1989 | 13,416 kg/ha | +19.8% |
| 1990 | 15,174 kg/ha | +13.1% |
| 1991 | 17,764 kg/ha | +17.1% |
| 1992 | 20,606 kg/ha | +16.0% |
| 1993 | 19,446 kg/ha | -5.6% |
| 1994 | 19,222 kg/ha | -1.2% |
| 1995 | 20,330 kg/ha | +5.8% |
| 1996 | 20,438 kg/ha | +0.5% |
| 1997 | 24,069 kg/ha | +17.8% |
| 1998 | 21,933 kg/ha | -8.9% |
| 1999 | 19,311 kg/ha | -12.0% |
| 2000 | 20,330 kg/ha | +5.3% |
| 2001 | 21,940 kg/ha | +7.9% |
| 2002 | 19,603 kg/ha | -10.7% |
| 2003 | 20,090 kg/ha | +2.5% |
| 2004 | 21,125 kg/ha | +5.2% |
| 2005 | 23,111 kg/ha | +9.4% |
| 2006 | 23,008 kg/ha | -0.4% |
| 2007 | 22,378 kg/ha | -2.7% |
| 2008 | 22,688 kg/ha | +1.4% |
| 2009 | 23,640 kg/ha | +4.2% |
| 2010 | 22,502 kg/ha | -4.8% |
| 2011 | 24,405 kg/ha | +8.5% |
| 2012 | 24,337 kg/ha | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 23,217 kg/ha | -4.6% |
| 2014 | 23,120 kg/ha | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 22,707 kg/ha | -1.8% |
| 2016 | 23,117 kg/ha | +1.8% |
| 2017 | 24,086 kg/ha | +4.2% |
| 2018 | 24,979 kg/ha | +3.7% |
| 2019 | 25,014 kg/ha | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 24,849 kg/ha | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 25,156 kg/ha | +1.2% |
| 2022 | 25,762 kg/ha | +2.4% |
| 2023 | 25,885 kg/ha | +0.5% |
| 2024 | 25,250 kg/ha | -2.5% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Pumpkins, squash and gourds — Yield in Europe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | +59.8% | 1,392 kg/ha | 2,225 kg/ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,269 kg/ha | 1,392 kg/ha | 3,738 kg/ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 5,339 kg/ha | 4,015 kg/ha | 6,948 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 9,404 kg/ha | 6,560 kg/ha | 13,416 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 19,829 kg/ha | 15,174 kg/ha | 24,069 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 21,791 kg/ha | 19,603 kg/ha | 23,640 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 23,749 kg/ha | 22,502 kg/ha | 25,014 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 25,380 kg/ha | 24,849 kg/ha | 25,885 kg/ha | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pumpkins, squash and gourds — yield in Europe?
- Pumpkins, squash and gourds — yield in Europe was 25,250 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 Europe?
- The highest recorded value was 25,885 kg/ha in 2023.
- What is the lowest pumpkins, squash and gourds — yield recorded in Europe?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,392 kg/ha in 1965.
- How does Europe rank for pumpkins, squash and gourds — yield?
- Europe ranks 5th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is pumpkins, squash and gourds — yield rising or falling in Europe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Europe 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.