Watermelons — Production in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Watermelons — Production was 2,325 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Watermelons — Production in United Arab Emirates, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, watermelons — production in United Arab Emirates stood at 2,325 t.
That represents a change of down 0.9% on the previous year and up 27.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, watermelons — production in United Arab Emirates peaked at 71,070 t in 1983 and was at its lowest, 0 t, in 1961.
That places United Arab Emirates 131st out of 170 countries 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 United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0 t | — |
| 1962 | 0 t | — |
| 1963 | 0 t | — |
| 1964 | 0 t | — |
| 1965 | 0 t | — |
| 1966 | 0 t | — |
| 1967 | 1,000 t | — |
| 1968 | 2,000 t | +100.0% |
| 1969 | 3,000 t | +50.0% |
| 1970 | 6,000 t | +100.0% |
| 1971 | 3,744 t | -37.6% |
| 1972 | 2,211 t | -40.9% |
| 1973 | 2,934 t | +32.7% |
| 1974 | 1,045 t | -64.4% |
| 1975 | 1,900 t | +81.8% |
| 1976 | 2,900 t | +52.6% |
| 1977 | 3,751 t | +29.3% |
| 1978 | 9,092 t | +142.4% |
| 1979 | 14,397 t | +58.3% |
| 1980 | 25,502 t | +77.1% |
| 1981 | 27,793 t | +9.0% |
| 1982 | 62,378 t | +124.4% |
| 1983 | 71,070 t | +13.9% |
| 1984 | 51,887 t | -27.0% |
| 1985 | 33,688 t | -35.1% |
| 1986 | 25,000 t | -25.8% |
| 1987 | 18,528 t | -25.9% |
| 1988 | 9,007 t | -51.4% |
| 1989 | 5,381 t | -40.3% |
| 1990 | 4,373 t | -18.7% |
| 1991 | 4,137 t | -5.4% |
| 1992 | 3,810 t | -7.9% |
| 1993 | 4,650 t | +22.0% |
| 1994 | 4,058 t | -12.7% |
| 1995 | 4,007 t | -1.3% |
| 1996 | 4,137 t | +3.2% |
| 1997 | 6,754 t | +63.3% |
| 1998 | 8,950 t | +32.5% |
| 1999 | 12,223 t | +36.6% |
| 2000 | 13,315 t | +8.9% |
| 2001 | 5,631 t | -57.7% |
| 2002 | 6,699 t | +19.0% |
| 2003 | 2,266 t | -66.2% |
| 2004 | 3,000 t | +32.4% |
| 2005 | 4,456 t | +48.5% |
| 2006 | 1,964 t | -55.9% |
| 2007 | 2,534 t | +29.0% |
| 2008 | 759 t | -70.0% |
| 2009 | 1,814 t | +139.0% |
| 2010 | 2,199 t | +21.2% |
| 2011 | 2,084 t | -5.2% |
| 2012 | 12,664 t | +507.7% |
| 2013 | 1,500 t | -88.2% |
| 2014 | 1,831 t | +22.1% |
| 2015 | 1,932 t | +5.5% |
| 2016 | 2,376 t | +23.0% |
| 2017 | 1,111 t | -53.2% |
| 2018 | 2,205 t | +98.5% |
| 2019 | 2,479 t | +12.4% |
| 2020 | 2,794 t | +12.7% |
| 2021 | 2,528 t | -9.5% |
| 2022 | 2,622 t | +3.7% |
| 2023 | 2,345 t | -10.6% |
| 2024 | 2,325 t | -0.9% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 2,325 t is below the median for high income countries, which is 3,600 t, 65% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 2,325 t is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 139,874 t, 2% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Watermelons — Production in United Arab Emirates changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | +507.7% | 2,084 t | 12,664 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 666.67 t | 0 t | 3,000 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 4,797 t | 1,045 t | 14,397 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 33,023 t | 5,381 t | 71,070 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 5,710 t | 3,810 t | 12,223 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,244 t | 759 t | 13,315 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,038 t | 1,111 t | 12,664 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,523 t | 2,325 t | 2,794 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
- 129 Austria 2,410 t compare
- 130 New Zealand 2,390 t compare
- 132 Polynesia 1,712 t compare
- 133 French Polynesia 1,204 t compare
- 134 Cabo Verde 1,080 t compare
- 134 Cape Verde 1,080 t compare
More environment data for United Arab Emirates
- 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 (2024)
- Grazing land use over the long-term, per capita 0.0261 hectares per person (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -80.98 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -85.4 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.331 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.5 °C (2025)
- Grazing land use over the long-term, per square kilometre 4.22 hectares per square kilometre (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 3.87 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is watermelons — production in United Arab Emirates?
- Watermelons — production in United Arab Emirates was 2,325 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest watermelons — production recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 71,070 t in 1983.
- What is the lowest watermelons — production recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 t in 1961.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for watermelons — production?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 131st out of 170 countries with data for 2024.
- Is watermelons — production rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates 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.