Watermelons — Production in Middle Africa
Middle Africa: Watermelons — Production was 112,157 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Watermelons — Production in Middle Africa, 1990–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, watermelons — production in Middle Africa stood at 112,157 t. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
The figure is up 4.5% on the previous year and up 61.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, watermelons — production in Middle Africa peaked at 112,157 t in 2024 and was at its lowest, 5,000 t, in 1990.
That places Middle Africa 27th out of 30 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Watermelons — Production in Middle Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5,000 t | — |
| 1991 | 7,000 t | +40.0% |
| 1992 | 9,000 t | +28.6% |
| 1993 | 11,000 t | +22.2% |
| 1994 | 13,000 t | +18.2% |
| 1995 | 15,000 t | +15.4% |
| 1996 | 17,000 t | +13.3% |
| 1997 | 19,000 t | +11.8% |
| 1998 | 23,000 t | +21.1% |
| 1999 | 27,490 t | +19.5% |
| 2000 | 27,647 t | +0.6% |
| 2001 | 27,647 t | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 29,388 t | +6.3% |
| 2003 | 30,299 t | +3.1% |
| 2004 | 31,238 t | +3.1% |
| 2005 | 30,666 t | -1.8% |
| 2006 | 33,292 t | +8.6% |
| 2007 | 37,706 t | +13.3% |
| 2008 | 38,413 t | +1.9% |
| 2009 | 40,486 t | +5.4% |
| 2010 | 44,527 t | +10.0% |
| 2011 | 46,113 t | +3.6% |
| 2012 | 50,108 t | +8.7% |
| 2013 | 48,266 t | -3.7% |
| 2014 | 69,587 t | +44.2% |
| 2015 | 70,907 t | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 76,745 t | +8.2% |
| 2017 | 84,900 t | +10.6% |
| 2018 | 88,882 t | +4.7% |
| 2019 | 79,210 t | -10.9% |
| 2020 | 94,170 t | +18.9% |
| 2021 | 101,678 t | +8.0% |
| 2022 | 106,984 t | +5.2% |
| 2023 | 107,356 t | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 112,157 t | +4.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14,649 t | 5,000 t | 27,490 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 32,678 t | 27,647 t | 40,486 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 65,924 t | 44,527 t | 88,882 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 104,469 t | 94,170 t | 112,157 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Middle Africa
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- 27 Egypt 712,514 t compare
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- 29 Tajikistan 669,819 t compare
- 29 Tajikistan 669,819 t compare
More environment data for Middle Africa
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -9.38 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -9.88 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.198 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.13 °C (2025)
- Industrial roundwood — Import quantity 3,754 m3 (2024)
- Wood fuel, coniferous — Production 0 m3 (2024)
- Wood fuel, non-coniferous — Production 122.87 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Production 16.92 million m3 (2024)
- Industrial roundwood — Export value 354,880 1000 USD (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is watermelons — production in Middle Africa?
- Watermelons — production in Middle Africa was 112,157 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest watermelons — production recorded in Middle Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 112,157 t in 2024.
- What is the lowest watermelons — production recorded in Middle Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,000 t in 1990.
- How does Middle Africa rank for watermelons — production?
- Middle Africa ranks 27th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is watermelons — production rising or falling in Middle Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 61.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Middle 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.