Watermelons — Area harvested in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Watermelons — Area harvested was 5,330 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Watermelons — Area harvested in Bulgaria, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, watermelons — area harvested in Bulgaria stood at 5,330 ha.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 43.7% on the previous year and up 86.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, watermelons — area harvested in Bulgaria peaked at 35,697 ha in 1995 and was at its lowest, 2,861 ha, in 2014.
That places Bulgaria 75th out of 170 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Watermelons — Area harvested in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 19,490 ha | — |
| 1962 | 19,386 ha | -0.5% |
| 1963 | 22,366 ha | +15.4% |
| 1964 | 26,122 ha | +16.8% |
| 1965 | 24,090 ha | -7.8% |
| 1966 | 26,526 ha | +10.1% |
| 1967 | 24,696 ha | -6.9% |
| 1968 | 25,535 ha | +3.4% |
| 1969 | 24,657 ha | -3.4% |
| 1970 | 21,841 ha | -11.4% |
| 1971 | 22,189 ha | +1.6% |
| 1972 | 22,641 ha | +2.0% |
| 1973 | 20,221 ha | -10.7% |
| 1974 | 22,821 ha | +12.9% |
| 1975 | 22,675 ha | -0.6% |
| 1976 | 19,913 ha | -12.2% |
| 1977 | 20,821 ha | +4.6% |
| 1978 | 24,614 ha | +18.2% |
| 1979 | 25,267 ha | +2.7% |
| 1980 | 22,982 ha | -9.0% |
| 1981 | 24,670 ha | +7.3% |
| 1982 | 23,785 ha | -3.6% |
| 1983 | 21,938 ha | -7.8% |
| 1984 | 21,973 ha | +0.2% |
| 1985 | 23,243 ha | +5.8% |
| 1986 | 24,523 ha | +5.5% |
| 1987 | 25,316 ha | +3.2% |
| 1988 | 24,637 ha | -2.7% |
| 1989 | 23,792 ha | -3.4% |
| 1990 | 20,994 ha | -11.8% |
| 1991 | 26,537 ha | +26.4% |
| 1992 | 28,411 ha | +7.1% |
| 1993 | 24,273 ha | -14.6% |
| 1994 | 32,239 ha | +32.8% |
| 1995 | 35,697 ha | +10.7% |
| 1996 | 21,401 ha | -40.0% |
| 1997 | 23,198 ha | +8.4% |
| 1998 | 28,212 ha | +21.6% |
| 1999 | 29,673 ha | +5.2% |
| 2000 | 29,088 ha | -2.0% |
| 2001 | 8,669 ha | -70.2% |
| 2002 | 7,855 ha | -9.4% |
| 2003 | 10,761 ha | +37.0% |
| 2004 | 6,129 ha | -43.0% |
| 2005 | 4,801 ha | -21.7% |
| 2006 | 6,414 ha | +33.6% |
| 2007 | 3,383 ha | -47.3% |
| 2008 | 3,507 ha | +3.7% |
| 2009 | 3,859 ha | +10.0% |
| 2010 | 3,302 ha | -14.4% |
| 2011 | 3,794 ha | +14.9% |
| 2012 | 3,091 ha | -18.5% |
| 2013 | 3,062 ha | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 2,861 ha | -6.6% |
| 2015 | 3,217 ha | +12.4% |
| 2016 | 4,738 ha | +47.3% |
| 2017 | 4,820 ha | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 4,320 ha | -10.4% |
| 2019 | 4,780 ha | +10.6% |
| 2020 | 4,420 ha | -7.5% |
| 2021 | 4,750 ha | +7.5% |
| 2022 | 3,340 ha | -29.7% |
| 2023 | 3,710 ha | +11.1% |
| 2024 | 5,330 ha | +43.7% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 5,330 ha is above the median for high income countries, which is 228 ha, 23.4× the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 5,330 ha is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,005 ha, 5.3× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 23,652 ha | 19,386 ha | 26,526 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 22,300 ha | 19,913 ha | 25,267 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 23,686 ha | 21,938 ha | 25,316 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 27,064 ha | 20,994 ha | 35,697 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 8,447 ha | 3,383 ha | 29,088 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,798 ha | 2,861 ha | 4,820 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,310 ha | 3,340 ha | 5,330 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
- 72 Republic of Moldova 5,786 ha compare
- 73 Peru 5,515 ha compare
- 74 South Africa 5,379 ha compare
- 76 Serbia 5,118 ha compare
- 76 Serbia 5,118 ha compare
- 78 North Macedonia 5,064 ha compare
- 78 North Macedonia 5,064 ha compare
More environment data for Bulgaria
- Grazing land use over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.1388 % change on previous year (2025)
- Grazing land use over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Grazing land use over the long-term, per capita 0.2198 hectares per person (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -1.39 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -1.52 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.573 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.18 °C (2025)
- Grazing land use over the long-term, per square kilometre 13.01 hectares per square kilometre (2024)
- Sawnwood, coniferous — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is watermelons — area harvested in Bulgaria?
- Watermelons — area harvested in Bulgaria was 5,330 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest watermelons — area harvested recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 35,697 ha in 1995.
- What is the lowest watermelons — area harvested recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,861 ha in 2014.
- How does Bulgaria rank for watermelons — area harvested?
- Bulgaria ranks 75th out of 170 countries with data for 2024.
- Is watermelons — area harvested rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 86.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Watermelons — Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.