Watermelons — Production in Kenya
Kenya: Watermelons — Production was 169,744 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Watermelons — Production in Kenya, 1992–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Kenya recorded 169,744 t for watermelons — production in 2024.
The figure is down 29.7% on the previous year and up 44.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, watermelons — production in Kenya peaked at 381,496 t in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1,938 t, in 1992.
That places Kenya 66th out of 170 countries 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 — Production in Kenya, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1,938 t | — |
| 1993 | 2,987 t | +54.1% |
| 1994 | 2,500 t | -16.3% |
| 1995 | 2,316 t | -7.4% |
| 1996 | 3,870 t | +67.1% |
| 1997 | 2,099 t | -45.8% |
| 1998 | 2,944 t | +40.3% |
| 1999 | 5,307 t | +80.3% |
| 2000 | 3,294 t | -37.9% |
| 2001 | 3,797 t | +15.3% |
| 2002 | 4,875 t | +28.4% |
| 2003 | 6,187 t | +26.9% |
| 2004 | 12,679 t | +104.9% |
| 2005 | 29,320 t | +131.2% |
| 2006 | 32,840 t | +12.0% |
| 2007 | 27,060 t | -17.6% |
| 2008 | 31,380 t | +16.0% |
| 2009 | 30,532 t | -2.7% |
| 2010 | 57,400 t | +88.0% |
| 2011 | 79,534 t | +38.6% |
| 2012 | 106,657 t | +34.1% |
| 2013 | 108,631 t | +1.9% |
| 2014 | 117,911 t | +8.5% |
| 2015 | 194,343 t | +64.8% |
| 2016 | 173,697 t | -10.6% |
| 2017 | 129,155 t | -25.6% |
| 2018 | 188,792 t | +46.2% |
| 2019 | 333,565 t | +76.7% |
| 2020 | 381,496 t | +14.4% |
| 2021 | 349,630 t | -8.4% |
| 2022 | 337,500 t | -3.5% |
| 2023 | 241,394 t | -28.5% |
| 2024 | 169,744 t | -29.7% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 169,744 t is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 149,315 t, 1.1× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 169,744 t is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 99,194 t, 1.7× the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,995 t | 1,938 t | 5,307 t | 8 |
| 2000s | 18,196 t | 3,294 t | 32,840 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 148,968 t | 57,400 t | 333,565 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 295,953 t | 169,744 t | 381,496 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
More environment data for Kenya
- Grazing land use over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % 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 0.3702 hectares per person (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -8.08 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -4.73 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.27 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.12 °C (2025)
- Grazing land use over the long-term, per square kilometre 36.67 hectares per square kilometre (2024)
- Sawnwood, coniferous — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is watermelons — production in Kenya?
- Watermelons — production in Kenya was 169,744 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest watermelons — production recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 381,496 t in 2020.
- What is the lowest watermelons — production recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,938 t in 1992.
- How does Kenya rank for watermelons — production?
- Kenya ranks 66th out of 170 countries with data for 2024.
- Is watermelons — production rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya 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.