Pumpkins and squash production in Sweden
In 2024 Sweden produced 7,080 t of pumpkins and squash, the 90th largest in the world (0.02% of the world total). The record was 10,860 t in 2022. Area harvested: 340 ha, yield 20.8 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 7,080 t
- World rank
- 90 of 124
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 10,860 t
- 2022
Pumpkins and squash in Sweden, 2018–2024 (tonnes)
Sweden compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.02%
- Yield, t/ha
- 20.8
- world 15.4 (+35%)
- kg per person
- 0.67
- world 4.24
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | El Salvador | 8,545 | 0.02% |
| 89 | Denmark | 7,660 | 0.02% |
| 90 | Sweden | 7,080 | 0.02% |
| 91 | Israel | 6,888 | 0.02% |
| 92 | Croatia | 5,310 | 0.02% |
Map of world production of pumpkins and squash
Share of the world total; Sweden is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,080 | +1.0% | 340 | 20.82 |
| 2023 | 7,010 | −35% | 360 | 19.47 |
| 2022 | 10,860 | +16% | 330 | 32.91 |
| 2021 | 9,380 | +22% | 320 | 29.31 |
| 2020 | 7,690 | +62% | 300 | 25.63 |
| 2019 | 4,760 | +20% | 240 | 19.83 |
| 2018 | 3,980 | — | 230 | 17.30 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 105 t USD 143,000
- Exporter rank
- 81 of 122
- Imports
- 8,587 t USD 12.5 m
- Importer rank
- 23 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 Sweden?
Sweden produced 7,080 t in 2024, 0.02% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Sweden rank in the world for production of pumpkins and squash?
Sweden ranked 90th of 124 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 27.0% of the world total.
What is the yield of pumpkins and squash in Sweden?
20.8 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (7,080 t from 340 ha), against a world average of 15.4 t/ha.
Does Sweden export or import pumpkins, squash and gourds?
In 2024 Sweden reported exports of 105 t (USD 143,000) and imports of 8,587 t (USD 12.5 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.