China, mainland vs India: Watermelons — Area harvested
Watermelons — Area harvested over time
- China, mainland
- India
How they compare
China, mainland currently reports 1.45 million ha against 127,811 ha in India, a difference of 1.32 million ha.
That makes China, mainland's figure about 11.4 times India's.
Across all 64 years both countries report, China, mainland has been ahead every year.
China, mainland ranks 3rd and India ranks 5th of 170 countries.
China, mainland has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China, mainland | India | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 431,111 ha | 7,600 ha | 423,511 ha | China, mainland |
| 1970s | 301,500 ha | 10,310 ha | 291,190 ha | China, mainland |
| 1980s | 580,000 ha | 14,010 ha | 565,990 ha | China, mainland |
| 1990s | 917,987 ha | 32,877 ha | 885,110 ha | China, mainland |
| 2000s | 1.70 million ha | 54,521 ha | 1.65 million ha | China, mainland |
| 2010s | 1.56 million ha | 83,166 ha | 1.47 million ha | China, mainland |
| 2020s | 1.49 million ha | 121,762 ha | 1.36 million ha | China, mainland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher watermelons — area harvested, China, mainland or India?
- China, mainland, at 1.45 million ha against 127,811 ha in India as of 2024.
- What is the difference in watermelons — area harvested between China, mainland and India?
- 1.32 million ha, with China, mainland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China, mainland and India?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do China, mainland and India rank globally for watermelons — area harvested?
- China, mainland ranks 3rd and India ranks 5th of 170 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Watermelons — Area harvested. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.