Watermelons — Area harvested in Viet Nam
Viet Nam: Watermelons — Area harvested was 48,155 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Watermelons — Area harvested in Viet Nam, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Viet Nam recorded 48,155 ha for watermelons — area harvested in 2024.
The figure is down 5.5% on the previous year and down 7.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, watermelons — area harvested in Viet Nam peaked at 61,652 ha in 2020 and was at its lowest, 3,000 ha, in 1961.
Viet Nam ranks 16th of 170 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Watermelons — Area harvested in Viet Nam, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3,000 ha | — |
| 1962 | 3,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 4,000 ha | +33.3% |
| 1964 | 4,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 4,500 ha | +12.5% |
| 1966 | 5,500 ha | +22.2% |
| 1967 | 6,350 ha | +15.5% |
| 1968 | 6,410 ha | +0.9% |
| 1969 | 5,500 ha | -14.2% |
| 1970 | 6,200 ha | +12.7% |
| 1971 | 6,100 ha | -1.6% |
| 1972 | 5,900 ha | -3.3% |
| 1973 | 5,800 ha | -1.7% |
| 1974 | 6,200 ha | +6.9% |
| 1975 | 6,600 ha | +6.5% |
| 1976 | 7,000 ha | +6.1% |
| 1977 | 7,500 ha | +7.1% |
| 1978 | 8,000 ha | +6.7% |
| 1979 | 8,500 ha | +6.2% |
| 1980 | 9,000 ha | +5.9% |
| 1981 | 9,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 10,000 ha | +11.1% |
| 1983 | 12,000 ha | +20.0% |
| 1984 | 12,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 14,000 ha | +16.7% |
| 1986 | 15,000 ha | +7.1% |
| 1987 | 15,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 15,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 16,000 ha | +6.7% |
| 1990 | 16,913 ha | +5.7% |
| 1991 | 17,028 ha | +0.7% |
| 1992 | 17,000 ha | -0.2% |
| 1993 | 17,500 ha | +2.9% |
| 1994 | 18,000 ha | +2.9% |
| 1995 | 18,500 ha | +2.8% |
| 1996 | 19,703 ha | +6.5% |
| 1997 | 19,000 ha | -3.6% |
| 1998 | 19,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 19,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 19,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 19,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 23,568 ha | +24.0% |
| 2003 | 25,986 ha | +10.3% |
| 2004 | 27,000 ha | +3.9% |
| 2005 | 28,000 ha | +3.7% |
| 2006 | 28,500 ha | +1.8% |
| 2007 | 29,000 ha | +1.8% |
| 2008 | 29,500 ha | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 30,000 ha | +1.7% |
| 2010 | 31,760 ha | +5.9% |
| 2011 | 35,172 ha | +10.7% |
| 2012 | 50,530 ha | +43.7% |
| 2013 | 54,646 ha | +8.1% |
| 2014 | 51,971 ha | -4.9% |
| 2015 | 49,293 ha | -5.2% |
| 2016 | 50,031 ha | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 50,956 ha | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 51,883 ha | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 58,424 ha | +12.6% |
| 2020 | 61,652 ha | +5.5% |
| 2021 | 49,543 ha | -19.6% |
| 2022 | 48,055 ha | -3.0% |
| 2023 | 50,964 ha | +6.1% |
| 2024 | 48,155 ha | -5.5% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Watermelons — Area harvested in Viet Nam 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | +43.7% | 35,172 ha | 50,530 ha |
| 1963 | +33.3% | 3,000 ha | 4,000 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4,696 ha | 3,000 ha | 6,410 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 6,780 ha | 5,800 ha | 8,500 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 12,700 ha | 9,000 ha | 16,000 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 18,164 ha | 16,913 ha | 19,703 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 25,955 ha | 19,000 ha | 30,000 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 48,467 ha | 31,760 ha | 58,424 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 51,674 ha | 48,055 ha | 61,652 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Viet Nam
- 14 Algeria 62,949 ha compare
- 15 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 56,048 ha compare
- 17 Uzbekistan 47,452 ha compare
- 17 Uzbekistan 47,452 ha compare
- 19 Syrian Arab Republic 38,781 ha compare
- 19 Syria 38,781 ha compare
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- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 0.2718 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 0.6413 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.303 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 0.817 °C (2025)
- Sawnwood, coniferous — Production, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (1995)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 20.83 % change on previous year (2024)
- Value Added Deflator (Agriculture, forestry and fishery) — Value 8.03 % change on previous year (2024)
- Value Added Deflator (Agriculture, forestry and fishery) — Value US$ 2.62 % change on previous year (2024)
- Pesticides (total) — Import value, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is watermelons — area harvested in Viet Nam?
- Watermelons — area harvested in Viet Nam was 48,155 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest watermelons — area harvested recorded in Viet Nam?
- The highest recorded value was 61,652 ha in 2020.
- What is the lowest watermelons — area harvested recorded in Viet Nam?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,000 ha in 1961.
- How does Viet Nam rank for watermelons — area harvested?
- Viet Nam ranks 16th out of 170 countries with data for 2024.
- Is watermelons — area harvested rising or falling in Viet Nam?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Viet Nam 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.