South Africa produced 295.1 thousand tonnes of Pumpkins & Squash in 2024, a 26.1% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 72,699 hg/ha, 52% below the Africa average of 150,261 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 234 | 102,015 | 22.9 |
| 2011 | 237 | 103,455 | 22.9 |
| 2012 | 244 | 101,505 | 24 |
| 2013 | 247 | 99,555 | 24.8 |
| 2014 | 423.1 | 95,107 | 44.5 |
| 2015 | 446.9 | 94,037 | 47.5 |
| 2016 | 255 | 91,066 | 28 |
| 2017 | 260 | 88,386 | 29.4 |
| 2018 | 266.7 | 85,531 | 31.2 |
| 2019 | 270.6 | 83,252 | 32.5 |
| 2020 | 269.5 | 80,663 | 33.4 |
| 2021 | 276.4 | 79,454 | 34.8 |
| 2022 | 277.9 | 77,011 | 36.1 |
| 2023 | 277 | 74,779 | 37 |
| 2024 | 295.1 | 72,699 | 40.6 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.