Pumpkins and squash production in France
In 2024 France produced 379,910 t of pumpkins and squash, the 17th largest in the world (1.10% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 282%. The record was 410,030 t in 2020. Area harvested: 12,740 ha, yield 29.8 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 379,910 t
- World rank
- 17 of 124
- 10-year change
- +282%
- Record
- 410,030 t
- 2020
Pumpkins and squash in France, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
France compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 1.1%
- 0.42% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 29.8
- world 15.4 (+94%)
- kg per person
- 5.71
- world 4.24
- 10-year change
- +282%
- world +46%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Poland | 425,200 | 1.2% |
| 16 | Malawi | 421,380 | 1.2% |
| 17 | France | 379,910 | 1.1% |
| 18 | Pakistan | 378,125 | 1.1% |
| 19 | Cuba | 321,401 | 0.93% |
Map of world production of pumpkins and squash
Share of the world total; France is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 379,910 | +6.5% | 12,740 | 29.82 |
| 2023 | 356,830 | −2.5% | 12,520 | 28.50 |
| 2022 | 365,920 | −9.3% | 13,190 | 27.74 |
| 2021 | 403,590 | −1.6% | 13,130 | 30.74 |
| 2020 | 410,030 | +65% | 12,920 | 31.74 |
| 2019 | 248,110 | +20% | 7,910 | 31.37 |
| 2018 | 206,390 | +115% | 7,200 | 28.67 |
| 2017 | 95,974 | +3.4% | 4,175 | 22.99 |
| 2016 | 92,777 | −2.9% | 4,076 | 22.76 |
| 2015 | 95,564 | −4.0% | 3,868 | 24.71 |
| 2014 | 99,537 | +4.7% | 3,850 | 25.85 |
| 2013 | 95,080 | −12% | 3,738 | 25.44 |
| 2012 | 108,283 | −12% | 3,827 | 28.29 |
| 2011 | 123,498 | +19% | 3,820 | 32.33 |
| 2010 | 104,126 | +51% | 3,792 | 27.46 |
| 2009 | 68,839 | +17% | 2,349 | 29.31 |
| 2008 | 59,024 | +5.5% | 2,324 | 25.40 |
| 2007 | 55,963 | +11% | 2,301 | 24.32 |
| 2006 | 50,212 | +9.1% | 1,792 | 28.02 |
| 2005 | 46,036 | −7.6% | 1,727 | 26.66 |
| 2004 | 49,818 | −20% | 1,834 | 27.16 |
| 2003 | 61,953 | −6.2% | 1,781 | 34.79 |
| 2002 | 66,028 | +0.7% | 1,737 | 38.01 |
| 2001 | 65,570 | +5.5% | 1,747 | 37.53 |
| 2000 | 62,131 | +10% | 1,635 | 38.00 |
| 1999 | 56,340 | +25% | 1,477 | 38.14 |
| 1998 | 45,109 | +19% | 1,234 | 36.56 |
| 1997 | 37,795 | +17% | 1,100 | 34.36 |
| 1996 | 32,322 | −2.1% | 966 | 33.46 |
| 1995 | 33,009 | +14% | 864 | 38.20 |
| 1994 | 28,996 | +6.2% | 694 | 41.78 |
| 1993 | 27,312 | +5.4% | 641 | 42.61 |
| 1992 | 25,902 | +62% | 618 | 41.91 |
| 1991 | 16,034 | −87% | 426 | 37.64 |
| 1990 | 120,125 | +2.3% | 3,905 | 30.76 |
| 1989 | 117,400 | −1.0% | 3,799 | 30.90 |
| 1988 | 118,600 | −3.6% | 3,800 | 31.21 |
| 1987 | 123,000 | +0.7% | 3,700 | 33.24 |
| 1986 | 122,100 | +18% | 3,500 | 34.89 |
| 1985 | 103,700 | +10% | 3,300 | 31.42 |
| 1984 | 94,100 | +11% | 3,200 | 29.41 |
| 1983 | 84,600 | +12% | 3,200 | 26.44 |
| 1982 | 75,500 | +5.6% | 4,300 | 17.56 |
| 1981 | 71,500 | +3.1% | 2,800 | 25.54 |
| 1980 | 69,379 | −13% | 2,840 | 24.43 |
| 1979 | 80,090 | +21% | 3,275 | 24.45 |
| 1978 | 66,300 | +1.4% | 2,873 | 23.08 |
| 1977 | 65,360 | +4.0% | 2,855 | 22.89 |
| 1976 | 62,821 | −7.3% | 2,711 | 23.17 |
| 1975 | 67,768 | +1.2% | 2,749 | 24.65 |
| 1974 | 66,950 | −3.0% | 2,726 | 24.56 |
| 1973 | 69,000 | +5.0% | 2,727 | 25.30 |
| 1972 | 65,700 | −24% | 2,516 | 26.11 |
| 1971 | 86,400 | −7.3% | 3,100 | 27.87 |
| 1970 | 93,230 | −5.9% | 3,300 | 28.25 |
| 1969 | 99,080 | +11% | 3,477 | 28.50 |
| 1968 | 89,650 | −5.5% | 3,245 | 27.63 |
| 1967 | 94,830 | −6.1% | 3,368 | 28.16 |
| 1966 | 101,030 | −3.4% | 3,446 | 29.32 |
| 1965 | 104,610 | −0.3% | 3,589 | 29.15 |
| 1964 | 104,880 | −18% | 3,446 | 30.44 |
| 1963 | 127,500 | +1.1% | 3,297 | 38.67 |
| 1962 | 126,140 | −26% | 3,490 | 36.14 |
| 1961 | 171,060 | — | 3,767 | 45.41 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 30,451 t USD 43.1 m
- Exporter rank
- 11 of 122
- Imports
- 160,392 t USD 216 m
- Importer rank
- 2 of 140
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of pumpkins and squash in France?
France produced 379,910 t in 2024, 1.1% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does France rank in the world for production of pumpkins and squash?
France ranked 17th of 124 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 27.0% of the world total.
How has the production of pumpkins and squash in France changed?
It rose by 282% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +46% for the world. The record was 410,030 t in 2020.
What is the yield of pumpkins and squash in France?
29.8 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (379,910 t from 12,740 ha), against a world average of 15.4 t/ha.
Does France export or import pumpkins, squash and gourds?
In 2024 France reported exports of 30,451 t (USD 43.1 m) and imports of 160,392 t (USD 216 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.