China vs Western Africa: Watermelons — Yield
Watermelons — Yield over time
- China
- Western Africa
How they compare
China currently reports 43,629 kg/ha against 16,997 kg/ha in Western Africa, a difference of 26,632 kg/ha.
That makes China's figure about 2.6 times Western Africa's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 64 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Western Africa ahead.
China ranks 27th and Western Africa ranks 26th of 158 countries.
Across the 7 decades both report, China averaged higher in 4 and Western Africa in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Western Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 13,416 kg/ha | 27,531 kg/ha | 14,114 kg/ha | Western Africa |
| 1970s | 16,311 kg/ha | 25,294 kg/ha | 8,983 kg/ha | Western Africa |
| 1980s | 16,314 kg/ha | 24,184 kg/ha | 7,870 kg/ha | Western Africa |
| 1990s | 23,508 kg/ha | 19,585 kg/ha | 3,924 kg/ha | China |
| 2000s | 33,816 kg/ha | 15,171 kg/ha | 18,645 kg/ha | China |
| 2010s | 39,308 kg/ha | 14,955 kg/ha | 24,353 kg/ha | China |
| 2020s | 42,219 kg/ha | 17,093 kg/ha | 25,126 kg/ha | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher watermelons — yield, China or Western Africa?
- China, at 43,629 kg/ha against 16,997 kg/ha in Western Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in watermelons — yield between China and Western Africa?
- 26,632 kg/ha, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Western Africa?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do China and Western Africa rank globally for watermelons — yield?
- China ranks 27th and Western Africa ranks 26th of 158 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Watermelons — Yield. 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.