Pumpkins and squash production in South Sudan
In 2024 South Sudan produced 68,197 t of pumpkins and squash, the 51st largest in the world (0.20% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 4.9%. The record was 72,273 t in 2015. Area harvested: 4,326 ha, yield 15.8 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 68,197 t
- World rank
- 51 of 124
- 10-year change
- +4.9%
- Record
- 72,273 t
- 2015
Pumpkins and squash in South Sudan, 2012–2024 (tonnes)
South Sudan compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.20%
- 0.27% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 15.8
- world 15.4 (+2.5%)
- kg per person
- 5.71
- world 4.24
- 10-year change
- +4.9%
- world +46%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | Malaysia | 74,026 | 0.21% |
| 50 | North Korea | 71,694 | 0.21% |
| 51 | South Sudan | 68,197 | 0.20% |
| 52 | Mali | 62,096 | 0.18% |
| 53 | Jamaica | 60,526 | 0.18% |
Map of world production of pumpkins and squash
Share of the world total; South Sudan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 68,197 | +0.1% | 4,326 | 15.76 |
| 2023 | 68,152 | +0.2% | 4,322 | 15.77 |
| 2022 | 68,029 | −0.6% | 4,317 | 15.76 |
| 2021 | 68,410 | +0.6% | 4,339 | 15.77 |
| 2020 | 68,015 | +0.5% | 4,311 | 15.78 |
| 2019 | 67,662 | −2.7% | 4,301 | 15.73 |
| 2018 | 69,554 | +1.8% | 4,405 | 15.79 |
| 2017 | 68,342 | +5.0% | 4,322 | 15.81 |
| 2016 | 65,091 | −9.9% | 4,177 | 15.58 |
| 2015 | 72,273 | +11% | 4,531 | 15.95 |
| 2014 | 65,000 | +12% | 4,000 | 16.25 |
| 2013 | 58,000 | +16% | 4,000 | 14.50 |
| 2012 | 50,000 | — | 3,000 | 16.67 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 4 t USD 4,000
- Importer rank
- 125 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 South Sudan?
South Sudan produced 68,197 t in 2024, 0.20% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does South Sudan rank in the world for production of pumpkins and squash?
South Sudan ranked 51st 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 South Sudan changed?
It rose by 4.9% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +46% for the world. The record was 72,273 t in 2015.
What is the yield of pumpkins and squash in South Sudan?
15.8 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (68,197 t from 4,326 ha), against a world average of 15.4 t/ha.
Does South Sudan export or import pumpkins, squash and gourds?
In 2024 South Sudan reported no exports and imports of 4 t (USD 4,000), 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; the 2024 figure for South Sudan is estimated by FAO. 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.