Pumpkins and squash production in Niger
In 2024 Niger produced 517,704 t of pumpkins and squash, the 12th largest in the world (1.50% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 870%. The record was 523,900 t in 2023. Area harvested: 16,975 ha, yield 30.5 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 517,704 t
- World rank
- 12 of 124
- 10-year change
- +870%
- Record
- 523,900 t
- 2023
Pumpkins and squash in Niger, 1995–2024 (tonnes)
Niger compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 1.5%
- 0.23% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 30.5
- world 15.4 (+98%)
- kg per person
- 19.2
- world 4.24
- 10-year change
- +870%
- world +46%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Italy | 583,000 | 1.7% |
| 11 | Mexico | 568,591 | 1.6% |
| 12 | Niger | 517,704 | 1.5% |
| 13 | Indonesia | 514,702 | 1.5% |
| 14 | Algeria | 476,580 | 1.4% |
Map of world production of pumpkins and squash
Share of the world total; Niger is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 517,704 | −1.2% | 16,975 | 30.50 |
| 2023 | 523,900 | +39% | 16,573 | 31.61 |
| 2022 | 377,104 | +44% | 11,841 | 31.85 |
| 2021 | 261,415 | +1.6% | 8,090 | 32.31 |
| 2020 | 257,336 | +34% | 8,211 | 31.34 |
| 2019 | 192,580 | +39% | 6,378 | 30.19 |
| 2018 | 138,884 | −2.2% | 4,864 | 28.55 |
| 2017 | 141,979 | +15% | 4,274 | 33.22 |
| 2016 | 123,366 | −7.2% | 4,186 | 29.47 |
| 2015 | 133,005 | +149% | 3,973 | 33.48 |
| 2014 | 53,345 | −23% | 2,551 | 20.91 |
| 2013 | 69,636 | +131% | 3,052 | 22.82 |
| 2012 | 30,085 | −24% | 1,573 | 19.13 |
| 2011 | 39,815 | +4.8% | 2,186 | 18.21 |
| 2010 | 37,991 | −16% | 1,974 | 19.25 |
| 2009 | 45,006 | −30% | 3,811 | 11.81 |
| 2008 | 64,097 | +263% | 5,761 | 11.13 |
| 2007 | 17,635 | +10% | 4,289 | 4.11 |
| 2006 | 16,000 | +6.7% | 4,000 | 4.00 |
| 2005 | 15,000 | +7.1% | 3,750 | 4.00 |
| 2004 | 14,000 | +7.7% | 3,500 | 4.00 |
| 2003 | 13,000 | +8.3% | 3,250 | 4.00 |
| 2002 | 12,000 | +9.1% | 3,000 | 4.00 |
| 2001 | 11,000 | +10% | 2,750 | 4.00 |
| 2000 | 10,000 | +11% | 2,500 | 4.00 |
| 1999 | 9,000 | +13% | 2,250 | 4.00 |
| 1998 | 8,000 | +14% | 2,000 | 4.00 |
| 1997 | 7,000 | +17% | 1,750 | 4.00 |
| 1996 | 6,000 | +20% | 1,500 | 4.00 |
| 1995 | 5,000 | — | 1,250 | 4.00 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 1 t USD 0
- Importer rank
- 137 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 Niger?
Niger produced 517,704 t in 2024, 1.5% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Niger rank in the world for production of pumpkins and squash?
Niger ranked 12th 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 Niger changed?
It rose by 870% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +46% for the world. The record was 523,900 t in 2023.
What is the yield of pumpkins and squash in Niger?
30.5 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (517,704 t from 16,975 ha), against a world average of 15.4 t/ha.
Does Niger export or import pumpkins, squash and gourds?
In 2024 Niger reported no exports and imports of 1 t (USD 0), 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.