Watermelons — Production in Western Europe
Western Europe: Watermelons — Production was 25,280 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Watermelons — Production in Western Europe, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, watermelons — production in Western Europe stood at 25,280 t.
The figure is down 1.9% on the previous year and up 50.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, watermelons — production in Western Europe peaked at 26,570 t in 2020 and was at its lowest, 2,200 t, in 1981.
Western Europe ranks 29th of 30 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Watermelons — Production in Western Europe, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 5,420 t | — |
| 1962 | 4,490 t | -17.2% |
| 1963 | 6,410 t | +42.8% |
| 1964 | 5,570 t | -13.1% |
| 1965 | 4,210 t | -24.4% |
| 1966 | 4,170 t | -1.0% |
| 1967 | 3,860 t | -7.4% |
| 1968 | 4,546 t | +17.8% |
| 1969 | 5,870 t | +29.1% |
| 1970 | 5,610 t | -4.4% |
| 1971 | 6,200 t | +10.5% |
| 1972 | 5,014 t | -19.1% |
| 1973 | 5,600 t | +11.7% |
| 1974 | 5,000 t | -10.7% |
| 1975 | 5,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 3,900 t | -22.0% |
| 1977 | 3,900 t | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 3,960 t | +1.5% |
| 1979 | 3,500 t | -11.6% |
| 1980 | 2,500 t | -28.6% |
| 1981 | 2,200 t | -12.0% |
| 1982 | 2,500 t | +13.6% |
| 1983 | 4,200 t | +68.0% |
| 1984 | 5,100 t | +21.4% |
| 1985 | 6,200 t | +21.6% |
| 1986 | 6,000 t | -3.2% |
| 1987 | 9,000 t | +50.0% |
| 1988 | 8,100 t | -10.0% |
| 1989 | 8,200 t | +1.2% |
| 1990 | 14,202 t | +73.2% |
| 1991 | 22,590 t | +59.1% |
| 1992 | 16,728 t | -25.9% |
| 1993 | 10,786 t | -35.5% |
| 1994 | 9,526 t | -11.7% |
| 1995 | 8,926 t | -6.3% |
| 1996 | 10,150 t | +13.7% |
| 1997 | 8,308 t | -18.1% |
| 1998 | 8,621 t | +3.8% |
| 1999 | 8,687 t | +0.8% |
| 2000 | 7,350 t | -15.4% |
| 2001 | 6,750 t | -8.2% |
| 2002 | 7,524 t | +11.5% |
| 2003 | 7,074 t | -6.0% |
| 2004 | 6,943 t | -1.8% |
| 2005 | 7,828 t | +12.7% |
| 2006 | 7,818 t | -0.1% |
| 2007 | 16,036 t | +105.1% |
| 2008 | 17,769 t | +10.8% |
| 2009 | 16,775 t | -5.6% |
| 2010 | 16,216 t | -3.3% |
| 2011 | 17,435 t | +7.5% |
| 2012 | 16,803 t | -3.6% |
| 2013 | 14,792 t | -12.0% |
| 2014 | 16,751 t | +13.2% |
| 2015 | 17,124 t | +2.2% |
| 2016 | 17,668 t | +3.2% |
| 2017 | 18,201 t | +3.0% |
| 2018 | 18,663 t | +2.5% |
| 2019 | 14,500 t | -22.3% |
| 2020 | 26,570 t | +83.2% |
| 2021 | 26,210 t | -1.4% |
| 2022 | 25,990 t | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 25,770 t | -0.8% |
| 2024 | 25,280 t | -1.9% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Watermelons — Production in Western Europe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | +105.1% | 7,818 t | 16,036 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4,950 t | 3,860 t | 6,410 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 4,768 t | 3,500 t | 6,200 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 5,400 t | 2,200 t | 9,000 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 11,852 t | 8,308 t | 22,590 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 10,187 t | 6,750 t | 17,769 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 16,815 t | 14,500 t | 18,663 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 25,964 t | 25,280 t | 26,570 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Western Europe
- 26 Italy 723,590 t compare
- 27 Egypt 712,514 t compare
- 27 Egypt 712,514 t compare
- 29 Tajikistan 669,819 t compare
- 29 Tajikistan 669,819 t compare
- 31 Turkmenistan 650,528 t compare
- 32 Niger 646,397 t compare
More environment data for Western Europe
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -3.94 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -3.1 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.485 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.23 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Watermelons — Yield 25,535 kg/ha (2024)
- Watermelons — Area harvested 990 ha (2024)
- Watermelons — Gross Production Value 5,865 1000 Int$ (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Value US$, 2015 -4.46 % change on previous year (2024)
- Roundwood — Export value, annual growth rate -9.69 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is watermelons — production in Western Europe?
- Watermelons — production in Western Europe was 25,280 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest watermelons — production recorded in Western Europe?
- The highest recorded value was 26,570 t in 2020.
- What is the lowest watermelons — production recorded in Western Europe?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,200 t in 1981.
- How does Western Europe rank for watermelons — production?
- Western Europe ranks 29th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is watermelons — production rising or falling in Western Europe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Western Europe 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.