Pumpkins, squash and gourds — Yield in Niger
Niger: Pumpkins, squash and gourds — Yield was 30,498 kg/ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pumpkins, squash and gourds — Yield in Niger, 1995–2024
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 Niger is 30,498 kg/ha, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.5% on the previous year and up 45.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pumpkins, squash and gourds — yield in Niger peaked at 33,477 kg/ha in 2015 and was at its lowest, 4,000 kg/ha, in 1995.
Niger ranks 12th of 156 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Pumpkins, squash and gourds — Yield in Niger, year by year
| Year | kg/ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 4,000 kg/ha | — |
| 1996 | 4,000 kg/ha | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 4,000 kg/ha | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 4,000 kg/ha | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 4,000 kg/ha | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 4,000 kg/ha | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 4,000 kg/ha | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 4,000 kg/ha | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 4,000 kg/ha | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 4,000 kg/ha | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 4,000 kg/ha | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 4,000 kg/ha | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 4,112 kg/ha | +2.8% |
| 2008 | 11,126 kg/ha | +170.6% |
| 2009 | 11,810 kg/ha | +6.1% |
| 2010 | 19,246 kg/ha | +63.0% |
| 2011 | 18,214 kg/ha | -5.4% |
| 2012 | 19,126 kg/ha | +5.0% |
| 2013 | 22,816 kg/ha | +19.3% |
| 2014 | 20,911 kg/ha | -8.3% |
| 2015 | 33,477 kg/ha | +60.1% |
| 2016 | 29,468 kg/ha | -12.0% |
| 2017 | 33,221 kg/ha | +12.7% |
| 2018 | 28,551 kg/ha | -14.1% |
| 2019 | 30,193 kg/ha | +5.7% |
| 2020 | 31,340 kg/ha | +3.8% |
| 2021 | 32,314 kg/ha | +3.1% |
| 2022 | 31,847 kg/ha | -1.4% |
| 2023 | 31,612 kg/ha | -0.7% |
| 2024 | 30,498 kg/ha | -3.5% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's 30,498 kg/ha is above the median for low income countries, which is 15,174 kg/ha, 2.0× the median. (10 countries reporting)
- Niger's 30,498 kg/ha is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 14,584 kg/ha, 2.1× the median. (15 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Pumpkins, squash and gourds — Yield in Niger 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +170.6% | 4,112 kg/ha | 11,126 kg/ha |
| 2010 | +63.0% | 11,810 kg/ha | 19,246 kg/ha |
| 2015 | +60.1% | 20,911 kg/ha | 33,477 kg/ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,000 kg/ha | 4,000 kg/ha | 4,000 kg/ha | 5 |
| 2000s | 5,505 kg/ha | 4,000 kg/ha | 11,810 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 25,522 kg/ha | 18,214 kg/ha | 33,477 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 31,522 kg/ha | 30,498 kg/ha | 32,314 kg/ha | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Niger
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0008 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.6381 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0022 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 1.67 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.4759 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 368.98 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.87 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pumpkins, squash and gourds — yield in Niger?
- Pumpkins, squash and gourds — yield in Niger was 30,498 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 Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 33,477 kg/ha in 2015.
- What is the lowest pumpkins, squash and gourds — yield recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,000 kg/ha in 1995.
- How does Niger rank for pumpkins, squash and gourds — yield?
- Niger ranks 12th out of 156 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pumpkins, squash and gourds — yield rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 45.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger 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.