Watermelons — Area harvested in Suriname
Suriname: Watermelons — Area harvested was 58 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Watermelons — Area harvested in Suriname, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, watermelons — area harvested in Suriname stood at 58 ha.
That represents a change of up 9.4% on the previous year and down 55.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, watermelons — area harvested in Suriname peaked at 541 ha in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0 ha, in 1961.
Suriname ranks 140th 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 Suriname, 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 | 0 ha | — |
| 1978 | 0 ha | — |
| 1979 | 0 ha | — |
| 1980 | 0 ha | — |
| 1981 | 0 ha | — |
| 1982 | 0 ha | — |
| 1983 | 0 ha | — |
| 1984 | 0 ha | — |
| 1985 | 162 ha | — |
| 1986 | 162 ha | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 259 ha | +59.9% |
| 1988 | 352 ha | +35.9% |
| 1989 | 212 ha | -39.8% |
| 1990 | 231 ha | +9.0% |
| 1991 | 375 ha | +62.3% |
| 1992 | 541 ha | +44.3% |
| 1993 | 427 ha | -21.1% |
| 1994 | 423 ha | -0.9% |
| 1995 | 350 ha | -17.3% |
| 1996 | 190 ha | -45.7% |
| 1997 | 174 ha | -8.4% |
| 1998 | 163 ha | -6.3% |
| 1999 | 119 ha | -27.0% |
| 2000 | 140 ha | +17.6% |
| 2001 | 211 ha | +50.7% |
| 2002 | 189 ha | -10.4% |
| 2003 | 154 ha | -18.5% |
| 2004 | 185 ha | +20.1% |
| 2005 | 185 ha | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 141 ha | -23.8% |
| 2007 | 132 ha | -6.4% |
| 2008 | 65 ha | -50.8% |
| 2009 | 80 ha | +23.1% |
| 2010 | 90 ha | +12.5% |
| 2011 | 77 ha | -14.4% |
| 2012 | 63 ha | -18.2% |
| 2013 | 84 ha | +33.3% |
| 2014 | 129 ha | +53.6% |
| 2015 | 128 ha | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 94 ha | -26.6% |
| 2017 | 124 ha | +31.9% |
| 2018 | 124 ha | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 119 ha | -4.0% |
| 2020 | 101 ha | -15.1% |
| 2021 | 71 ha | -29.7% |
| 2022 | 67 ha | -5.6% |
| 2023 | 53 ha | -20.9% |
| 2024 | 58 ha | +9.4% |
Suriname compared with similar countries
- Suriname's 58 ha is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5,118 ha, 1% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Suriname's 58 ha is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1,186 ha, 5% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 ha | 0 ha | 0 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 0 ha | 0 ha | 0 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 114.7 ha | 0 ha | 352 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 299.3 ha | 119 ha | 541 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 148.2 ha | 65 ha | 211 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 103.2 ha | 63 ha | 129 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 70 ha | 53 ha | 101 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Suriname
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- 142 French Polynesia 45 ha compare
- 143 Cabo Verde 42 ha compare
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More environment data for Suriname
- 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 0.025 hectares per person (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 1.4 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 1.91 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.222 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.86 °C (2025)
- Grazing land use over the long-term, per square kilometre 0.0997 hectares per square kilometre (2024)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is watermelons — area harvested in Suriname?
- Watermelons — area harvested in Suriname was 58 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest watermelons — area harvested recorded in Suriname?
- The highest recorded value was 541 ha in 1992.
- What is the lowest watermelons — area harvested recorded in Suriname?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 ha in 1961.
- How does Suriname rank for watermelons — area harvested?
- Suriname ranks 140th out of 170 countries with data for 2024.
- Is watermelons — area harvested rising or falling in Suriname?
- Over the last ten years it is down 55.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Suriname 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.