In 2024 India produced about 2,050 thousand tonnes of cucumbers and gherkins from 139 thousand hectares, an average yield of 14,698 kg per hectare. That is up 202% on ten years earlier. Yield per hectare has fallen 7% over the same period.
Production
Area harvested
Yield
India against the world
Among the 6 countries that each grow at least 1% of the world's cucumbers and gherkins, India ranks 6 of 6 for yield in 2024, at 14,698 kg per hectare. The world average is 38,425 kg per hectare. Mexico leads at 59,733 kg per hectare.
| # | Country | Yield (kg/ha) | Share of world output |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 59,733 | 1.1% |
| 2 | China, mainland | 53,716 | 78.1% |
| 3 | Türkiye | 52,934 | 2.0% |
| 4 | Russian Federation | 50,554 | 1.9% |
| 5 | Uzbekistan | 30,558 | 1.2% |
| 6 | India | 14,698 | 2.3% |
How does your cucumbers and gherkins yield compare?
Averages are national figures and depend on irrigation, variety and season. Your own field can be well above or below them.
Source: FAO, FAOSTAT crops and livestock products (CC BY 4.0). National totals for India, including FAO estimates; they can differ from Indian ministry releases.