Watermelons — Area harvested in Qatar
Qatar: Watermelons — Area harvested was 71 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Watermelons — Area harvested in Qatar, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Qatar recorded 71 ha for watermelons — area harvested in 2024.
The figure is up 29.1% on the previous year and up 208.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, watermelons — area harvested in Qatar peaked at 256 ha in 1990 and was at its lowest, 0 ha, in 1961.
Qatar ranks 133rd of 170 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Watermelons — Area harvested in Qatar, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0 ha | — |
| 1962 | 0 ha | — |
| 1963 | 0 ha | — |
| 1964 | 0 ha | — |
| 1965 | 0 ha | — |
| 1966 | 0 ha | — |
| 1967 | 0 ha | — |
| 1968 | 0 ha | — |
| 1969 | 0 ha | — |
| 1970 | 0 ha | — |
| 1971 | 0 ha | — |
| 1972 | 0 ha | — |
| 1973 | 0 ha | — |
| 1974 | 0 ha | — |
| 1975 | 0 ha | — |
| 1976 | 0 ha | — |
| 1977 | 208 ha | — |
| 1978 | 192 ha | -7.7% |
| 1979 | 220 ha | +14.6% |
| 1980 | 110 ha | -50.0% |
| 1981 | 128 ha | +16.4% |
| 1982 | 208 ha | +62.5% |
| 1983 | 84 ha | -59.6% |
| 1984 | 72 ha | -14.3% |
| 1985 | 93 ha | +29.2% |
| 1986 | 155 ha | +66.7% |
| 1987 | 165 ha | +6.5% |
| 1988 | 188 ha | +13.9% |
| 1989 | 232 ha | +23.4% |
| 1990 | 256 ha | +10.3% |
| 1991 | 223 ha | -12.9% |
| 1992 | 167 ha | -25.1% |
| 1993 | 177 ha | +6.0% |
| 1994 | 130 ha | -26.6% |
| 1995 | 170 ha | +30.8% |
| 1996 | 162 ha | -4.7% |
| 1997 | 203 ha | +25.3% |
| 1998 | 138 ha | -32.0% |
| 1999 | 141 ha | +2.2% |
| 2000 | 137 ha | -2.8% |
| 2001 | 27 ha | -80.3% |
| 2002 | 27 ha | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 28 ha | +3.7% |
| 2004 | 27 ha | -3.6% |
| 2005 | 30 ha | +11.1% |
| 2006 | 55 ha | +83.3% |
| 2007 | 79 ha | +43.6% |
| 2008 | 79 ha | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 80 ha | +1.3% |
| 2010 | 22 ha | -72.5% |
| 2011 | 13 ha | -40.9% |
| 2012 | 18 ha | +38.5% |
| 2013 | 26 ha | +44.4% |
| 2014 | 23 ha | -11.5% |
| 2015 | 18 ha | -21.7% |
| 2016 | 18 ha | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 26 ha | +44.4% |
| 2018 | 45 ha | +73.1% |
| 2019 | 53 ha | +17.8% |
| 2020 | 50 ha | -5.7% |
| 2021 | 26 ha | -48.0% |
| 2022 | 55 ha | +111.5% |
| 2023 | 55 ha | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 71 ha | +29.1% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 71 ha is below the median for high income countries, which is 228 ha, 31% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 71 ha is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4,266 ha, 2% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 ha | 0 ha | 0 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 62 ha | 0 ha | 220 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 143.5 ha | 72 ha | 232 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 176.7 ha | 130 ha | 256 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 56.9 ha | 27 ha | 137 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 26.2 ha | 13 ha | 53 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 51.4 ha | 26 ha | 71 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
- 130 Malawi 86 ha compare
- 131 Solomon Islands 75 ha compare
- 131 United Arab Emirates 75 ha compare
- 134 Slovakia 70 ha compare
- 134 Slovakia 70 ha compare
- 136 New Caledonia 65 ha compare
More environment data for Qatar
- Grazing land use over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % 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 0.0168 hectares per person (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -61.67 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -51.99 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.396 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.77 °C (2025)
- Grazing land use over the long-term, per square kilometre 4.35 hectares per square kilometre (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 4.24 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is watermelons — area harvested in Qatar?
- Watermelons — area harvested in Qatar was 71 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest watermelons — area harvested recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 256 ha in 1990.
- What is the lowest watermelons — area harvested recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 ha in 1961.
- How does Qatar rank for watermelons — area harvested?
- Qatar ranks 133rd out of 170 countries with data for 2024.
- Is watermelons — area harvested rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 208.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar 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.