Watermelons — Area harvested in South America
South America: Watermelons — Area harvested was 156,416 ha in 2024. ▲ Rising
Watermelons — Area harvested in South America, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
The most recent figure for watermelons — area harvested in South America is 156,416 ha, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 1.8% on the previous year and down 6.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, watermelons — area harvested in South America peaked at 171,395 ha in 2019 and was at its lowest, 105,947 ha, in 1977.
That places South America 13th out of 30 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 64 years of available data.
Watermelons — Area harvested in South America, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 151,298 ha | — |
| 1962 | 150,115 ha | -0.8% |
| 1963 | 146,059 ha | -2.7% |
| 1964 | 156,340 ha | +7.0% |
| 1965 | 158,949 ha | +1.7% |
| 1966 | 150,755 ha | -5.2% |
| 1967 | 167,782 ha | +11.3% |
| 1968 | 165,833 ha | -1.2% |
| 1969 | 156,525 ha | -5.6% |
| 1970 | 145,923 ha | -6.8% |
| 1971 | 157,120 ha | +7.7% |
| 1972 | 158,334 ha | +0.8% |
| 1973 | 145,656 ha | -8.0% |
| 1974 | 124,069 ha | -14.8% |
| 1975 | 124,880 ha | +0.7% |
| 1976 | 111,500 ha | -10.7% |
| 1977 | 105,947 ha | -5.0% |
| 1978 | 115,272 ha | +8.8% |
| 1979 | 113,867 ha | -1.2% |
| 1980 | 122,202 ha | +7.3% |
| 1981 | 125,043 ha | +2.3% |
| 1982 | 137,163 ha | +9.7% |
| 1983 | 127,828 ha | -6.8% |
| 1984 | 134,123 ha | +4.9% |
| 1985 | 130,576 ha | -2.6% |
| 1986 | 129,494 ha | -0.8% |
| 1987 | 123,107 ha | -4.9% |
| 1988 | 124,005 ha | +0.7% |
| 1989 | 117,291 ha | -5.4% |
| 1990 | 117,216 ha | -0.1% |
| 1991 | 127,743 ha | +9.0% |
| 1992 | 123,833 ha | -3.1% |
| 1993 | 127,441 ha | +2.9% |
| 1994 | 135,900 ha | +6.6% |
| 1995 | 143,735 ha | +5.8% |
| 1996 | 140,969 ha | -1.9% |
| 1997 | 143,350 ha | +1.7% |
| 1998 | 138,134 ha | -3.6% |
| 1999 | 139,633 ha | +1.1% |
| 2000 | 139,042 ha | -0.4% |
| 2001 | 137,328 ha | -1.2% |
| 2002 | 139,001 ha | +1.2% |
| 2003 | 143,127 ha | +3.0% |
| 2004 | 148,193 ha | +3.5% |
| 2005 | 151,837 ha | +2.5% |
| 2006 | 152,722 ha | +0.6% |
| 2007 | 158,115 ha | +3.5% |
| 2008 | 149,760 ha | -5.3% |
| 2009 | 157,574 ha | +5.2% |
| 2010 | 162,122 ha | +2.9% |
| 2011 | 163,074 ha | +0.6% |
| 2012 | 154,957 ha | -5.0% |
| 2013 | 154,228 ha | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 166,365 ha | +7.9% |
| 2015 | 162,190 ha | -2.5% |
| 2016 | 156,917 ha | -3.3% |
| 2017 | 170,948 ha | +8.9% |
| 2018 | 165,885 ha | -3.0% |
| 2019 | 171,395 ha | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 169,260 ha | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 163,147 ha | -3.6% |
| 2022 | 156,863 ha | -3.9% |
| 2023 | 153,662 ha | -2.0% |
| 2024 | 156,416 ha | +1.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 155,962 ha | 146,059 ha | 167,782 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 130,257 ha | 105,947 ha | 158,334 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 127,083 ha | 117,291 ha | 137,163 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 133,795 ha | 117,216 ha | 143,735 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 147,670 ha | 137,328 ha | 158,115 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 162,808 ha | 154,228 ha | 171,395 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 159,870 ha | 153,662 ha | 169,260 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near South America
- 10 Afghanistan 76,004 ha compare
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- 12 Türkiye 63,267 ha compare
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- 14 Algeria 62,949 ha compare
- 15 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 56,048 ha compare
- 16 Viet Nam 48,155 ha compare
More environment data for South America
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.98 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -6.52 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.218 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.23 °C (2025)
- Roundwood — Production 477.72 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood, non-coniferous — Production 379.32 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood, coniferous — Production 98.40 million m3 (2024)
- Roundwood — Export value 589,290 1000 USD (2024)
- Roundwood — Export quantity 4.28 million m3 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is watermelons — area harvested in South America?
- Watermelons — area harvested in South America was 156,416 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest watermelons — area harvested recorded in South America?
- The highest recorded value was 171,395 ha in 2019.
- What is the lowest watermelons — area harvested recorded in South America?
- The lowest recorded value was 105,947 ha in 1977.
- How does South America rank for watermelons — area harvested?
- South America ranks 13th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is watermelons — area harvested rising or falling in South America?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South America 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.