Pumpkins, squash and gourds — Yield in Latvia
Latvia: Pumpkins, squash and gourds — Yield was 6,800 kg/ha in 2024. ▼ Falling
Pumpkins, squash and gourds — Yield in Latvia, 1997–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg/ha.
Analysis
Latvia recorded 6,800 kg/ha for pumpkins, squash and gourds — yield in 2024.
That represents a change of down 16.8% on the previous year and down 46.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pumpkins, squash and gourds — yield in Latvia peaked at 18,103 kg/ha in 2010 and was at its lowest, 4,920 kg/ha, in 2000.
That places Latvia 136th out of 156 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 28 years of available data.
Pumpkins, squash and gourds — Yield in Latvia, year by year
| Year | kg/ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 16,667 kg/ha | — |
| 1998 | 9,500 kg/ha | -43.0% |
| 1999 | 16,000 kg/ha | +68.4% |
| 2000 | 4,920 kg/ha | -69.2% |
| 2001 | 11,250 kg/ha | +128.7% |
| 2002 | 15,333 kg/ha | +36.3% |
| 2003 | 15,137 kg/ha | -1.3% |
| 2004 | 12,542 kg/ha | -17.1% |
| 2005 | 13,118 kg/ha | +4.6% |
| 2006 | 12,377 kg/ha | -5.6% |
| 2007 | 12,642 kg/ha | +2.1% |
| 2008 | 16,865 kg/ha | +33.4% |
| 2009 | 17,383 kg/ha | +3.1% |
| 2010 | 18,103 kg/ha | +4.1% |
| 2011 | 16,346 kg/ha | -9.7% |
| 2012 | 13,815 kg/ha | -15.5% |
| 2013 | 14,008 kg/ha | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 12,696 kg/ha | -9.4% |
| 2015 | 10,040 kg/ha | -20.9% |
| 2016 | 8,650 kg/ha | -13.9% |
| 2017 | 5,344 kg/ha | -38.2% |
| 2018 | 9,500 kg/ha | +77.8% |
| 2019 | 10,417 kg/ha | +9.6% |
| 2020 | 13,667 kg/ha | +31.2% |
| 2021 | 9,333 kg/ha | -31.7% |
| 2022 | 6,807 kg/ha | -27.1% |
| 2023 | 8,170 kg/ha | +20.0% |
| 2024 | 6,800 kg/ha | -16.8% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 6,800 kg/ha is below the median for high income countries, which is 20,824 kg/ha, 33% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 6,800 kg/ha is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 21,913 kg/ha, 31% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14,056 kg/ha | 9,500 kg/ha | 16,667 kg/ha | 3 |
| 2000s | 13,157 kg/ha | 4,920 kg/ha | 17,383 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 11,892 kg/ha | 5,344 kg/ha | 18,103 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 8,955 kg/ha | 6,800 kg/ha | 13,667 kg/ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
- 133 Yemen 7,330 kg/ha compare
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- 135 South Africa 7,270 kg/ha compare
- 137 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 6,744 kg/ha compare
- 138 Dominican Republic 6,715 kg/ha compare
- 139 Fiji 6,655 kg/ha compare
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More agriculture & rural data for Latvia
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.21 % 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 0.7728 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.3717 % 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 1.08 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 12.21 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0401 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,055 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.45 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pumpkins, squash and gourds — yield in Latvia?
- Pumpkins, squash and gourds — yield in Latvia was 6,800 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 Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 18,103 kg/ha in 2010.
- What is the lowest pumpkins, squash and gourds — yield recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,920 kg/ha in 2000.
- How does Latvia rank for pumpkins, squash and gourds — yield?
- Latvia ranks 136th out of 156 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pumpkins, squash and gourds — yield rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Latvia 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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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.