Watermelons — Production in Australia
Australia: Watermelons — Production was 199,531 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Watermelons — Production in Australia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, watermelons — production in Australia stood at 199,531 t. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 20.4% on the previous year and up 22.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, watermelons — production in Australia peaked at 199,531 t in 2024 and was at its lowest, 13,200 t, in 1961.
Australia ranks 57th of 170 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Watermelons — Production in Australia, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 13,200 t | — |
| 1962 | 13,200 t | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 13,750 t | +4.2% |
| 1964 | 14,300 t | +4.0% |
| 1965 | 13,750 t | -3.8% |
| 1966 | 14,300 t | +4.0% |
| 1967 | 17,600 t | +23.1% |
| 1968 | 18,700 t | +6.2% |
| 1969 | 18,165 t | -2.9% |
| 1970 | 16,078 t | -11.5% |
| 1971 | 18,601 t | +15.7% |
| 1972 | 24,500 t | +31.7% |
| 1973 | 22,984 t | -6.2% |
| 1974 | 20,619 t | -10.3% |
| 1975 | 19,902 t | -3.5% |
| 1976 | 19,537 t | -1.8% |
| 1977 | 25,871 t | +32.4% |
| 1978 | 30,069 t | +16.2% |
| 1979 | 28,908 t | -3.9% |
| 1980 | 29,447 t | +1.9% |
| 1981 | 20,370 t | -30.8% |
| 1982 | 23,452 t | +15.1% |
| 1983 | 37,587 t | +60.3% |
| 1984 | 36,247 t | -3.6% |
| 1985 | 41,843 t | +15.4% |
| 1986 | 44,060 t | +5.3% |
| 1987 | 43,912 t | -0.3% |
| 1988 | 48,431 t | +10.3% |
| 1989 | 50,562 t | +4.4% |
| 1990 | 51,820 t | +2.5% |
| 1991 | 59,124 t | +14.1% |
| 1992 | 57,392 t | -2.9% |
| 1993 | 61,645 t | +7.4% |
| 1994 | 67,757 t | +9.9% |
| 1995 | 72,263 t | +6.7% |
| 1996 | 79,279 t | +9.7% |
| 1997 | 86,658 t | +9.3% |
| 1998 | 80,857 t | -6.7% |
| 1999 | 66,346 t | -17.9% |
| 2000 | 85,152 t | +28.3% |
| 2001 | 105,842 t | +24.3% |
| 2002 | 99,686 t | -5.8% |
| 2003 | 110,955 t | +11.3% |
| 2004 | 126,877 t | +14.3% |
| 2005 | 108,352 t | -14.6% |
| 2006 | 133,779 t | +23.5% |
| 2007 | 136,861 t | +2.3% |
| 2008 | 152,141 t | +11.2% |
| 2009 | 131,112 t | -13.8% |
| 2010 | 138,928 t | +6.0% |
| 2011 | 135,618 t | -2.4% |
| 2012 | 151,219 t | +11.5% |
| 2013 | 159,742 t | +5.6% |
| 2014 | 162,890 t | +2.0% |
| 2015 | 168,470 t | +3.4% |
| 2016 | 163,701 t | -2.8% |
| 2017 | 170,572 t | +4.2% |
| 2018 | 175,433 t | +2.8% |
| 2019 | 169,902 t | -3.2% |
| 2020 | 179,358 t | +5.6% |
| 2021 | 194,795 t | +8.6% |
| 2022 | 184,665 t | -5.2% |
| 2023 | 165,723 t | -10.3% |
| 2024 | 199,531 t | +20.4% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 199,531 t is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,600 t, 55.4× the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Australia's 199,531 t is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 128,948 t, 1.5× the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 15,218 t | 13,200 t | 18,700 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 22,707 t | 16,078 t | 30,069 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 37,591 t | 20,370 t | 50,562 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 68,314 t | 51,820 t | 86,658 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 119,076 t | 85,152 t | 152,141 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 159,648 t | 135,618 t | 175,433 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 184,814 t | 165,723 t | 199,531 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Australia
More environment data for Australia
- Grazing land use over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.2163 % change on previous year (2025)
- Grazing land use over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Grazing land use over the long-term, per capita 11.54 hectares per person (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.75 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -5.98 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.345 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.4 °C (2025)
- Grazing land use over the long-term, per square kilometre 41.36 hectares per square kilometre (2024)
- Sawnwood, coniferous — Production, annual growth rate -5.11 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is watermelons — production in Australia?
- Watermelons — production in Australia was 199,531 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest watermelons — production recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 199,531 t in 2024.
- What is the lowest watermelons — production recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 13,200 t in 1961.
- How does Australia rank for watermelons — production?
- Australia ranks 57th out of 170 countries with data for 2024.
- Is watermelons — production rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia 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.