Watermelons — Area harvested in Syria
Syria: Watermelons — Area harvested was 38,781 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Watermelons — Area harvested in Syria, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Syria recorded 38,781 ha for watermelons — area harvested in 2024.
The figure is up 28.2% on the previous year and up 232.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, watermelons — area harvested in Syria peaked at 102,615 ha in 1981 and was at its lowest, 6,708 ha, in 2016.
That places Syria 19th out of 170 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Watermelons — Area harvested in Syria, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 35,000 ha | — |
| 1962 | 48,579 ha | +38.8% |
| 1963 | 70,214 ha | +44.5% |
| 1964 | 47,522 ha | -32.3% |
| 1965 | 38,313 ha | -19.4% |
| 1966 | 26,117 ha | -31.8% |
| 1967 | 62,493 ha | +139.3% |
| 1968 | 66,800 ha | +6.9% |
| 1969 | 64,374 ha | -3.6% |
| 1970 | 36,015 ha | -44.1% |
| 1971 | 38,404 ha | +6.6% |
| 1972 | 56,678 ha | +47.6% |
| 1973 | 39,468 ha | -30.4% |
| 1974 | 72,757 ha | +84.3% |
| 1975 | 72,014 ha | -1.0% |
| 1976 | 79,911 ha | +11.0% |
| 1977 | 87,728 ha | +9.8% |
| 1978 | 85,853 ha | -2.1% |
| 1979 | 69,731 ha | -18.8% |
| 1980 | 100,410 ha | +44.0% |
| 1981 | 102,615 ha | +2.2% |
| 1982 | 101,341 ha | -1.2% |
| 1983 | 95,200 ha | -6.1% |
| 1984 | 65,000 ha | -31.7% |
| 1985 | 94,891 ha | +46.0% |
| 1986 | 84,200 ha | -11.3% |
| 1987 | 73,375 ha | -12.9% |
| 1988 | 62,000 ha | -15.5% |
| 1989 | 31,100 ha | -49.8% |
| 1990 | 28,800 ha | -7.4% |
| 1991 | 31,461 ha | +9.2% |
| 1992 | 34,751 ha | +10.5% |
| 1993 | 28,100 ha | -19.1% |
| 1994 | 27,753 ha | -1.2% |
| 1995 | 26,200 ha | -5.6% |
| 1996 | 25,870 ha | -1.3% |
| 1997 | 22,970 ha | -11.2% |
| 1998 | 24,000 ha | +4.5% |
| 1999 | 11,575 ha | -51.8% |
| 2000 | 13,602 ha | +17.5% |
| 2001 | 13,160 ha | -3.2% |
| 2002 | 23,202 ha | +76.3% |
| 2003 | 24,800 ha | +6.9% |
| 2004 | 33,216 ha | +33.9% |
| 2005 | 22,343 ha | -32.7% |
| 2006 | 28,770 ha | +28.8% |
| 2007 | 33,531 ha | +16.5% |
| 2008 | 24,000 ha | -28.4% |
| 2009 | 34,477 ha | +43.7% |
| 2010 | 27,344 ha | -20.7% |
| 2011 | 31,044 ha | +13.5% |
| 2012 | 22,955 ha | -26.1% |
| 2013 | 10,660 ha | -53.6% |
| 2014 | 11,664 ha | +9.4% |
| 2015 | 12,580 ha | +7.9% |
| 2016 | 6,708 ha | -46.7% |
| 2017 | 11,956 ha | +78.2% |
| 2018 | 7,930 ha | -33.7% |
| 2019 | 9,871 ha | +24.5% |
| 2020 | 23,163 ha | +134.7% |
| 2021 | 31,375 ha | +35.5% |
| 2022 | 29,056 ha | -7.4% |
| 2023 | 30,243 ha | +4.1% |
| 2024 | 38,781 ha | +28.2% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 38,781 ha is above the median for low income countries, which is 24,788 ha, 1.6× the median. (8 countries reporting)
- Syria's 38,781 ha is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4,266 ha, 9.1× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 51,046 ha | 26,117 ha | 70,214 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 63,856 ha | 36,015 ha | 87,728 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 81,013 ha | 31,100 ha | 102,615 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 26,148 ha | 11,575 ha | 34,751 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 25,110 ha | 13,160 ha | 34,477 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 15,271 ha | 6,708 ha | 31,044 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 30,524 ha | 23,163 ha | 38,781 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Syria
- 16 Viet Nam 48,155 ha compare
- 17 Uzbekistan 47,452 ha compare
- 17 Uzbekistan 47,452 ha compare
- 19 Syrian Arab Republic 38,781 ha compare
- 21 Mexico 38,623 ha compare
- 22 Sudan 37,639 ha compare
More environment data for Syria
- Grazing land use over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0622 % change on previous year (2025)
- Grazing land use over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0003 hectares per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Grazing land use over the long-term, per capita 0.3184 hectares per person (2025)
- Grazing land use over the long-term, per square kilometre 44.45 hectares per square kilometre (2024)
- Sawnwood, coniferous — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 1.36 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 3.74 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is watermelons — area harvested in Syria?
- Watermelons — area harvested in Syria was 38,781 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest watermelons — area harvested recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 102,615 ha in 1981.
- What is the lowest watermelons — area harvested recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,708 ha in 2016.
- How does Syria rank for watermelons — area harvested?
- Syria ranks 19th out of 170 countries with data for 2024.
- Is watermelons — area harvested rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 232.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria 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.