Watermelons — Production in Malaysia
Malaysia: Watermelons — Production was 153,749 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Watermelons — Production in Malaysia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, watermelons — production in Malaysia stood at 153,749 t.
The figure is up 10.7% on the previous year and down 12.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, watermelons — production in Malaysia peaked at 238,671 t in 2009 and was at its lowest, 22,400 t, in 1963.
Malaysia ranks 70th 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 Malaysia, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 24,700 t | — |
| 1962 | 26,900 t | +8.9% |
| 1963 | 22,400 t | -16.7% |
| 1964 | 29,100 t | +29.9% |
| 1965 | 31,400 t | +7.9% |
| 1966 | 31,400 t | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 35,900 t | +14.3% |
| 1968 | 38,100 t | +6.1% |
| 1969 | 40,400 t | +6.0% |
| 1970 | 44,800 t | +10.9% |
| 1971 | 58,300 t | +30.1% |
| 1972 | 53,800 t | -7.7% |
| 1973 | 49,300 t | -8.4% |
| 1974 | 60,500 t | +22.7% |
| 1975 | 51,500 t | -14.9% |
| 1976 | 87,000 t | +68.9% |
| 1977 | 85,200 t | -2.1% |
| 1978 | 85,000 t | -0.2% |
| 1979 | 85,200 t | +0.2% |
| 1980 | 105,000 t | +23.2% |
| 1981 | 93,000 t | -11.4% |
| 1982 | 89,500 t | -3.8% |
| 1983 | 56,000 t | -37.4% |
| 1984 | 54,400 t | -2.9% |
| 1985 | 49,800 t | -8.5% |
| 1986 | 46,400 t | -6.8% |
| 1987 | 65,500 t | +41.2% |
| 1988 | 58,500 t | -10.7% |
| 1989 | 52,300 t | -10.6% |
| 1990 | 70,000 t | +33.8% |
| 1991 | 64,000 t | -8.6% |
| 1992 | 100,000 t | +56.2% |
| 1993 | 110,000 t | +10.0% |
| 1994 | 145,000 t | +31.8% |
| 1995 | 135,000 t | -6.9% |
| 1996 | 145,000 t | +7.4% |
| 1997 | 125,000 t | -13.8% |
| 1998 | 220,000 t | +76.0% |
| 1999 | 130,000 t | -40.9% |
| 2000 | 150,000 t | +15.4% |
| 2001 | 120,000 t | -20.0% |
| 2002 | 140,000 t | +16.7% |
| 2003 | 130,000 t | -7.1% |
| 2004 | 132,000 t | +1.5% |
| 2005 | 132,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 148,909 t | +12.8% |
| 2007 | 154,416 t | +3.7% |
| 2008 | 220,066 t | +42.5% |
| 2009 | 238,671 t | +8.5% |
| 2010 | 235,893 t | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 220,560 t | -6.5% |
| 2012 | 225,681 t | +2.3% |
| 2013 | 209,599 t | -7.1% |
| 2014 | 176,379 t | -15.8% |
| 2015 | 178,928 t | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 192,910 t | +7.8% |
| 2017 | 172,275 t | -10.7% |
| 2018 | 150,261 t | -12.8% |
| 2019 | 144,147 t | -4.1% |
| 2020 | 134,225 t | -6.9% |
| 2021 | 127,895 t | -4.7% |
| 2022 | 135,682 t | +6.1% |
| 2023 | 138,878 t | +2.4% |
| 2024 | 153,749 t | +10.7% |
Malaysia compared with similar countries
- Malaysia's 153,749 t is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 125,303 t, 1.2× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Malaysia's 153,749 t is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 128,948 t, 1.2× the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 31,144 t | 22,400 t | 40,400 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 66,060 t | 44,800 t | 87,000 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 67,040 t | 46,400 t | 105,000 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 124,400 t | 64,000 t | 220,000 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 156,606 t | 120,000 t | 238,671 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 190,663 t | 144,147 t | 235,893 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 138,086 t | 127,895 t | 153,749 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
- 67 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 158,359 t compare
- 68 Lao People's Democratic Republic 154,900 t compare
- 68 Laos 154,900 t compare
- 71 Zimbabwe 143,730 t compare
- 72 North Macedonia 136,721 t compare
- 72 North Macedonia 136,721 t compare
More environment data for Malaysia
- 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 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Grazing land use over the long-term, per capita 0.0079 hectares per person (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -1.65 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -1.9 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.179 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.25 °C (2025)
- Grazing land use over the long-term, per square kilometre 0.8674 hectares per square kilometre (2024)
- Sawnwood, coniferous — Production, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2015)
Frequently asked questions
- What is watermelons — production in Malaysia?
- Watermelons — production in Malaysia was 153,749 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest watermelons — production recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 238,671 t in 2009.
- What is the lowest watermelons — production recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 22,400 t in 1963.
- How does Malaysia rank for watermelons — production?
- Malaysia ranks 70th out of 170 countries with data for 2024.
- Is watermelons — production rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia 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.