USSR vs World: Watermelons — Area harvested
Watermelons — Area harvested over time
- USSR
- World
How they compare
World currently reports 3.05 million ha against 480,000 ha in USSR, a difference of 2.57 million ha.
That makes World's figure about 6.4 times USSR's.
Across all 31 years both countries report, World has been ahead every year.
USSR ranks 4th and World ranks 1st of 170 countries.
World has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | USSR | World | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 537,111 ha | 1.94 million ha | 1.40 million ha | World |
| 1970s | 526,700 ha | 1.91 million ha | 1.38 million ha | World |
| 1980s | 423,300 ha | 2.20 million ha | 1.78 million ha | World |
| 1990s | 473,000 ha | 2.15 million ha | 1.68 million ha | World |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher watermelons — area harvested, USSR or World?
- World, at 3.05 million ha against 480,000 ha in USSR as of 2024.
- What is the difference in watermelons — area harvested between USSR and World?
- 2.57 million ha, with World ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for USSR and World?
- 31 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 1991.
- How do USSR and World rank globally for watermelons — area harvested?
- USSR ranks 4th and World ranks 1st 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.