Watermelons — Area harvested in Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa: Watermelons — Area harvested was 27,325 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Watermelons — Area harvested in Eastern Africa, 1983–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
The most recent figure for watermelons — area harvested in Eastern Africa is 27,325 ha, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 11.2% on the previous year and up 164.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, watermelons — area harvested in Eastern Africa peaked at 36,062 ha in 2022 and was at its lowest, 800 ha, in 1983.
That places Eastern Africa 24th out of 30 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Watermelons — Area harvested in Eastern Africa, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 800 ha | — |
| 1984 | 900 ha | +12.5% |
| 1985 | 900 ha | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 1,000 ha | +11.1% |
| 1987 | 1,100 ha | +10.0% |
| 1988 | 900 ha | -18.2% |
| 1989 | 1,138 ha | +26.4% |
| 1990 | 1,587 ha | +39.5% |
| 1991 | 1,639 ha | +3.3% |
| 1992 | 1,739 ha | +6.1% |
| 1993 | 2,553 ha | +46.8% |
| 1994 | 3,036 ha | +18.9% |
| 1995 | 2,987 ha | -1.6% |
| 1996 | 3,311 ha | +10.8% |
| 1997 | 3,214 ha | -2.9% |
| 1998 | 3,276 ha | +1.9% |
| 1999 | 3,148 ha | -3.9% |
| 2000 | 2,678 ha | -14.9% |
| 2001 | 2,736 ha | +2.2% |
| 2002 | 2,796 ha | +2.2% |
| 2003 | 2,870 ha | +2.6% |
| 2004 | 2,677 ha | -6.7% |
| 2005 | 3,020 ha | +12.8% |
| 2006 | 3,286 ha | +8.8% |
| 2007 | 2,932 ha | -10.8% |
| 2008 | 3,354 ha | +14.4% |
| 2009 | 3,346 ha | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 4,668 ha | +39.5% |
| 2011 | 6,713 ha | +43.8% |
| 2012 | 8,349 ha | +24.4% |
| 2013 | 9,456 ha | +13.3% |
| 2014 | 10,333 ha | +9.3% |
| 2015 | 12,069 ha | +16.8% |
| 2016 | 22,940 ha | +90.1% |
| 2017 | 15,613 ha | -31.9% |
| 2018 | 16,477 ha | +5.5% |
| 2019 | 25,395 ha | +54.1% |
| 2020 | 32,260 ha | +27.0% |
| 2021 | 34,890 ha | +8.2% |
| 2022 | 36,062 ha | +3.4% |
| 2023 | 30,779 ha | -14.6% |
| 2024 | 27,325 ha | -11.2% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Watermelons — Area harvested in Eastern Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | +90.1% | 12,069 ha | 22,940 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 962.57 ha | 800 ha | 1,138 ha | 7 |
| 1990s | 2,649 ha | 1,587 ha | 3,311 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,970 ha | 2,677 ha | 3,354 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 13,201 ha | 4,668 ha | 25,395 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 32,263 ha | 27,325 ha | 36,062 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Eastern Africa
- 21 Mexico 38,623 ha compare
- 22 Sudan 37,639 ha compare
- 23 Kazakhstan 36,943 ha compare
- 23 Kazakhstan 36,943 ha compare
- 25 Yugoslav SFR 34,200 ha compare
- 26 Pakistan 31,694 ha compare
- 27 Indonesia 31,158 ha compare
More environment data for Eastern Africa
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -5.98 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -7.18 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.229 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.28 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Watermelons — Production 430,941 t (2024)
- Watermelons — Yield 15,771 kg/ha (2024)
- Watermelons — Gross Production Value 99,983 1000 Int$ (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Value US$, annual 11.79 % change on previous year (2024)
- Roundwood — Export quantity, annual growth rate -20.79 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is watermelons — area harvested in Eastern Africa?
- Watermelons — area harvested in Eastern Africa was 27,325 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest watermelons — area harvested recorded in Eastern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 36,062 ha in 2022.
- What is the lowest watermelons — area harvested recorded in Eastern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 800 ha in 1983.
- How does Eastern Africa rank for watermelons — area harvested?
- Eastern Africa ranks 24th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is watermelons — area harvested rising or falling in Eastern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 164.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eastern Africa 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.