Watermelons — Area harvested in Western Africa
Western Africa: Watermelons — Area harvested was 152,957 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Watermelons — Area harvested in Western Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
The most recent figure for watermelons — area harvested in Western Africa is 152,957 ha, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.3% on the previous year and up 373.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, watermelons — area harvested in Western Africa peaked at 152,957 ha in 2024 and was at its lowest, 2,570 ha, in 1961.
That places Western Africa 15th out of 30 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Watermelons — Area harvested in Western Africa, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2,570 ha | — |
| 1962 | 2,570 ha | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 2,570 ha | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 2,610 ha | +1.6% |
| 1965 | 3,110 ha | +19.2% |
| 1966 | 3,110 ha | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 3,110 ha | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 3,610 ha | +16.1% |
| 1969 | 4,110 ha | +13.9% |
| 1970 | 4,610 ha | +12.2% |
| 1971 | 4,610 ha | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 5,110 ha | +10.8% |
| 1973 | 5,120 ha | +0.2% |
| 1974 | 5,200 ha | +1.6% |
| 1975 | 5,200 ha | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 5,900 ha | +13.5% |
| 1977 | 5,900 ha | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 6,000 ha | +1.7% |
| 1979 | 6,200 ha | +3.3% |
| 1980 | 6,220 ha | +0.3% |
| 1981 | 6,720 ha | +8.0% |
| 1982 | 6,740 ha | +0.3% |
| 1983 | 6,750 ha | +0.1% |
| 1984 | 6,760 ha | +0.1% |
| 1985 | 6,860 ha | +1.5% |
| 1986 | 7,050 ha | +2.8% |
| 1987 | 9,750 ha | +38.3% |
| 1988 | 10,410 ha | +6.8% |
| 1989 | 11,511 ha | +10.6% |
| 1990 | 11,461 ha | -0.4% |
| 1991 | 12,788 ha | +11.6% |
| 1992 | 12,889 ha | +0.8% |
| 1993 | 19,751 ha | +53.2% |
| 1994 | 14,657 ha | -25.8% |
| 1995 | 23,221 ha | +58.4% |
| 1996 | 20,498 ha | -11.7% |
| 1997 | 31,561 ha | +54.0% |
| 1998 | 34,482 ha | +9.3% |
| 1999 | 43,121 ha | +25.1% |
| 2000 | 44,393 ha | +2.9% |
| 2001 | 28,086 ha | -36.7% |
| 2002 | 32,150 ha | +14.5% |
| 2003 | 39,034 ha | +21.4% |
| 2004 | 35,219 ha | -9.8% |
| 2005 | 33,906 ha | -3.7% |
| 2006 | 26,681 ha | -21.3% |
| 2007 | 27,194 ha | +1.9% |
| 2008 | 31,855 ha | +17.1% |
| 2009 | 45,230 ha | +42.0% |
| 2010 | 50,459 ha | +11.6% |
| 2011 | 34,768 ha | -31.1% |
| 2012 | 38,803 ha | +11.6% |
| 2013 | 41,407 ha | +6.7% |
| 2014 | 32,323 ha | -21.9% |
| 2015 | 44,058 ha | +36.3% |
| 2016 | 56,210 ha | +27.6% |
| 2017 | 43,960 ha | -21.8% |
| 2018 | 108,549 ha | +146.9% |
| 2019 | 111,689 ha | +2.9% |
| 2020 | 129,934 ha | +16.3% |
| 2021 | 131,626 ha | +1.3% |
| 2022 | 139,873 ha | +6.3% |
| 2023 | 152,540 ha | +9.1% |
| 2024 | 152,957 ha | +0.3% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Watermelons — Area harvested in Western Africa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +146.9% | 43,960 ha | 108,549 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,041 ha | 2,570 ha | 4,110 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 5,385 ha | 4,610 ha | 6,200 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 7,877 ha | 6,220 ha | 11,511 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 22,443 ha | 11,461 ha | 43,121 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 34,375 ha | 26,681 ha | 45,230 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 56,223 ha | 32,323 ha | 111,689 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 141,386 ha | 129,934 ha | 152,957 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Western Africa
- 12 Türkiye 63,267 ha compare
- 12 Turkey 63,267 ha compare
- 14 Algeria 62,949 ha compare
- 15 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 56,048 ha compare
- 16 Viet Nam 48,155 ha compare
- 17 Uzbekistan 47,452 ha compare
- 17 Uzbekistan 47,452 ha compare
More environment data for Western Africa
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -6.59 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -6.69 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.311 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.37 °C (2025)
- Industrial roundwood — Production 20.68 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Export quantity 355,916 m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Import value 18,051 1000 USD (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Import quantity 79,324 m3 (2024)
- Wood fuel — Production 221.11 million m3 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is watermelons — area harvested in Western Africa?
- Watermelons — area harvested in Western Africa was 152,957 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest watermelons — area harvested recorded in Western Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 152,957 ha in 2024.
- What is the lowest watermelons — area harvested recorded in Western Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,570 ha in 1961.
- How does Western Africa rank for watermelons — area harvested?
- Western Africa ranks 15th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is watermelons — area harvested rising or falling in Western Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 373.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Western Africa 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.