Watermelons — Production in Africa
Africa: Watermelons — Production was 7.74 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Watermelons — Production in Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for watermelons — production in Africa is 7.74 million t, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.9% on the previous year and up 25.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, watermelons — production in Africa peaked at 8.27 million t in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1.12 million t, in 1961.
Africa ranks 5th of 30 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Watermelons — Production in Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.12 million t | — |
| 1962 | 1.29 million t | +15.1% |
| 1963 | 1.35 million t | +4.8% |
| 1964 | 1.36 million t | +0.1% |
| 1965 | 1.52 million t | +11.9% |
| 1966 | 1.63 million t | +7.6% |
| 1967 | 1.51 million t | -7.7% |
| 1968 | 1.53 million t | +1.8% |
| 1969 | 1.56 million t | +1.7% |
| 1970 | 1.59 million t | +1.6% |
| 1971 | 1.58 million t | -0.2% |
| 1972 | 1.72 million t | +8.5% |
| 1973 | 1.89 million t | +10.3% |
| 1974 | 2.03 million t | +7.4% |
| 1975 | 2.17 million t | +6.5% |
| 1976 | 2.22 million t | +2.6% |
| 1977 | 2.02 million t | -9.3% |
| 1978 | 2.17 million t | +7.6% |
| 1979 | 2.14 million t | -1.1% |
| 1980 | 2.11 million t | -1.6% |
| 1981 | 2.19 million t | +3.6% |
| 1982 | 2.05 million t | -6.3% |
| 1983 | 2.06 million t | +0.6% |
| 1984 | 2.35 million t | +14.1% |
| 1985 | 2.66 million t | +12.9% |
| 1986 | 2.69 million t | +1.2% |
| 1987 | 2.89 million t | +7.5% |
| 1988 | 2.53 million t | -12.3% |
| 1989 | 2.51 million t | -1.1% |
| 1990 | 2.64 million t | +5.4% |
| 1991 | 2.61 million t | -1.2% |
| 1992 | 2.39 million t | -8.6% |
| 1993 | 2.46 million t | +3.2% |
| 1994 | 2.62 million t | +6.4% |
| 1995 | 2.94 million t | +12.0% |
| 1996 | 3.07 million t | +4.4% |
| 1997 | 3.70 million t | +20.6% |
| 1998 | 3.47 million t | -6.3% |
| 1999 | 3.76 million t | +8.6% |
| 2000 | 3.60 million t | -4.4% |
| 2001 | 3.39 million t | -5.9% |
| 2002 | 3.92 million t | +15.8% |
| 2003 | 4.69 million t | +19.5% |
| 2004 | 4.95 million t | +5.6% |
| 2005 | 5.13 million t | +3.6% |
| 2006 | 5.13 million t | +0.1% |
| 2007 | 5.13 million t | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 4.69 million t | -8.5% |
| 2009 | 5.64 million t | +20.3% |
| 2010 | 5.17 million t | -8.4% |
| 2011 | 4.99 million t | -3.4% |
| 2012 | 5.70 million t | +14.2% |
| 2013 | 5.59 million t | -1.9% |
| 2014 | 6.15 million t | +9.9% |
| 2015 | 6.15 million t | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 6.23 million t | +1.2% |
| 2017 | 5.84 million t | -6.2% |
| 2018 | 7.34 million t | +25.7% |
| 2019 | 7.76 million t | +5.7% |
| 2020 | 8.27 million t | +6.6% |
| 2021 | 7.86 million t | -5.0% |
| 2022 | 7.64 million t | -2.8% |
| 2023 | 7.52 million t | -1.6% |
| 2024 | 7.74 million t | +2.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.43 million t | 1.12 million t | 1.63 million t | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.95 million t | 1.58 million t | 2.22 million t | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.40 million t | 2.05 million t | 2.89 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.97 million t | 2.39 million t | 3.76 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.63 million t | 3.39 million t | 5.64 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.09 million t | 4.99 million t | 7.76 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.81 million t | 7.52 million t | 8.27 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Africa
More environment data for Africa
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -7.93 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -7.12 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.213 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.32 °C (2025)
- Sawnwood, coniferous — Production, annual growth rate -0.147 % change on previous year (2024)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 2.91 % change on previous year (2024)
- Value Added Deflator (Agriculture, forestry and fishery) — Value US$ -3.54 % change on previous year (2024)
- Pesticides (total) — Import value, annual growth rate -3.4 % change on previous year (2024)
- Pesticides (total) — Export value, gaps filled 370,530 1000 USD (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is watermelons — production in Africa?
- Watermelons — production in Africa was 7.74 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest watermelons — production recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 8.27 million t in 2020.
- What is the lowest watermelons — production recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.12 million t in 1961.
- How does Africa rank for watermelons — production?
- Africa ranks 5th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is watermelons — production rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Watermelons — Production. 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.