Pumpkins and squash production in Zimbabwe
In 2024 Zimbabwe produced 269,968 t of pumpkins and squash, the 23rd largest in the world (0.78% of the world total). The record was 308,674 t in 2020. Area harvested: 14,749 ha, yield 18.3 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 269,968 t
- World rank
- 23 of 124
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 308,674 t
- 2020
Pumpkins and squash in Zimbabwe, 2019–2024 (tonnes)
Zimbabwe compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.78%
- Yield, t/ha
- 18.3
- world 15.4 (+19%)
- kg per person
- 16.2
- world 4.24
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | South Africa | 295,149 | 0.85% |
| 22 | Morocco | 282,472 | 0.82% |
| 23 | Zimbabwe | 269,968 | 0.78% |
| 24 | Rwanda | 269,329 | 0.78% |
| 25 | Argentina | 260,419 | 0.75% |
Map of world production of pumpkins and squash
Share of the world total; Zimbabwe is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 269,968 | +3.6% | 14,749 | 18.30 |
| 2023 | 260,700 | −5.8% | 14,670 | 17.77 |
| 2022 | 276,700 | +13% | 15,200 | 18.20 |
| 2021 | 244,700 | −21% | 14,150 | 17.29 |
| 2020 | 308,674 | +71% | 16,246 | 19.00 |
| 2019 | 180,720 | — | 12,048 | 15.00 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 32 t USD 26,000
- Importer rank
- 105 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 Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe produced 269,968 t in 2024, 0.78% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Zimbabwe rank in the world for production of pumpkins and squash?
Zimbabwe ranked 23rd 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 Zimbabwe?
18.3 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (269,968 t from 14,749 ha), against a world average of 15.4 t/ha.
Does Zimbabwe export or import pumpkins, squash and gourds?
In 2024 Zimbabwe reported no exports and imports of 32 t (USD 26,000), 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 Zimbabwe is imputed 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.