Watermelons — Production in Asia
Asia: Watermelons — Production was 83.65 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Watermelons — Production in Asia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, watermelons — production in Asia stood at 83.65 million t.
That represents a change of down 0.5% on the previous year and up 2.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, watermelons — production in Asia peaked at 84.03 million t in 2023 and was at its lowest, 10.22 million t, in 1964.
That places Asia 2nd out of 30 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Watermelons — Production in Asia, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 10.76 million t | — |
| 1962 | 11.21 million t | +4.3% |
| 1963 | 10.52 million t | -6.2% |
| 1964 | 10.22 million t | -2.8% |
| 1965 | 10.43 million t | +2.1% |
| 1966 | 10.68 million t | +2.3% |
| 1967 | 11.51 million t | +7.9% |
| 1968 | 12.22 million t | +6.1% |
| 1969 | 12.41 million t | +1.5% |
| 1970 | 10.61 million t | -14.5% |
| 1971 | 12.72 million t | +19.8% |
| 1972 | 11.68 million t | -8.1% |
| 1973 | 11.48 million t | -1.7% |
| 1974 | 12.17 million t | +6.0% |
| 1975 | 13.04 million t | +7.2% |
| 1976 | 13.75 million t | +5.4% |
| 1977 | 13.70 million t | -0.3% |
| 1978 | 14.18 million t | +3.5% |
| 1979 | 15.03 million t | +6.0% |
| 1980 | 15.04 million t | +0.1% |
| 1981 | 16.03 million t | +6.6% |
| 1982 | 16.93 million t | +5.6% |
| 1983 | 16.99 million t | +0.4% |
| 1984 | 17.61 million t | +3.7% |
| 1985 | 23.41 million t | +32.9% |
| 1986 | 23.67 million t | +1.1% |
| 1987 | 25.54 million t | +7.9% |
| 1988 | 24.27 million t | -5.0% |
| 1989 | 21.80 million t | -10.2% |
| 1990 | 21.55 million t | -1.2% |
| 1991 | 21.04 million t | -2.3% |
| 1992 | 26.69 million t | +26.9% |
| 1993 | 28.75 million t | +7.7% |
| 1994 | 28.87 million t | +0.4% |
| 1995 | 30.65 million t | +6.2% |
| 1996 | 36.37 million t | +18.7% |
| 1997 | 47.74 million t | +31.3% |
| 1998 | 49.48 million t | +3.6% |
| 1999 | 60.32 million t | +21.9% |
| 2000 | 64.64 million t | +7.2% |
| 2001 | 70.80 million t | +9.5% |
| 2002 | 76.91 million t | +8.6% |
| 2003 | 73.56 million t | -4.4% |
| 2004 | 73.09 million t | -0.6% |
| 2005 | 76.36 million t | +4.5% |
| 2006 | 78.13 million t | +2.3% |
| 2007 | 71.76 million t | -8.2% |
| 2008 | 73.84 million t | +2.9% |
| 2009 | 74.95 million t | +1.5% |
| 2010 | 77.69 million t | +3.7% |
| 2011 | 77.80 million t | +0.1% |
| 2012 | 78.98 million t | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 80.26 million t | +1.6% |
| 2014 | 81.68 million t | +1.8% |
| 2015 | 83.10 million t | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 83.79 million t | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 82.28 million t | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 80.23 million t | -2.5% |
| 2019 | 81.18 million t | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 83.46 million t | +2.8% |
| 2021 | 81.76 million t | -2.0% |
| 2022 | 83.23 million t | +1.8% |
| 2023 | 84.03 million t | +1.0% |
| 2024 | 83.65 million t | -0.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11.11 million t | 10.22 million t | 12.41 million t | 9 |
| 1970s | 12.84 million t | 10.61 million t | 15.03 million t | 10 |
| 1980s | 20.13 million t | 15.04 million t | 25.54 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 35.14 million t | 21.04 million t | 60.32 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 73.40 million t | 64.64 million t | 78.13 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 80.70 million t | 77.69 million t | 83.79 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 83.22 million t | 81.76 million t | 84.03 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Asia
More environment data for Asia
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.4 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 0.4646 Percentage change (2025)
- Temperature change 1.83 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.229 °C (2025)
- Sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — Production 213.39 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood, coniferous — Production 80.29 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood, non-coniferous — Production 400.22 million m3 (2024)
- Sawlogs and veneer logs — Production 257.46 million m3 (2024)
- Wood charcoal — Production 10.14 million t (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is watermelons — production in Asia?
- Watermelons — production in Asia was 83.65 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest watermelons — production recorded in Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 84.03 million t in 2023.
- What is the lowest watermelons — production recorded in Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.22 million t in 1964.
- How does Asia rank for watermelons — production?
- Asia ranks 2nd out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is watermelons — production rising or falling in Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Asia 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.