Watermelons — Yield in Syria
Syria: Watermelons — Yield was 5,355 kg/ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Watermelons — Yield in Syria, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg/ha.
Analysis
In 2024, watermelons — yield in Syria stood at 5,355 kg/ha.
The figure is down 17.7% on the previous year and down 72.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, watermelons — yield in Syria peaked at 30,094 kg/ha in 2016 and was at its lowest, 2,542 kg/ha, in 1973.
That places Syria 150th out of 158 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 — Yield in Syria, year by year
| Year | kg/ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 7,143 kg/ha | — |
| 1962 | 10,364 kg/ha | +45.1% |
| 1963 | 4,370 kg/ha | -57.8% |
| 1964 | 5,572 kg/ha | +27.5% |
| 1965 | 5,045 kg/ha | -9.5% |
| 1966 | 3,990 kg/ha | -20.9% |
| 1967 | 6,654 kg/ha | +66.8% |
| 1968 | 6,770 kg/ha | +1.7% |
| 1969 | 5,754 kg/ha | -15.0% |
| 1970 | 3,591 kg/ha | -37.6% |
| 1971 | 6,975 kg/ha | +94.2% |
| 1972 | 8,114 kg/ha | +16.3% |
| 1973 | 2,542 kg/ha | -68.7% |
| 1974 | 7,103 kg/ha | +179.4% |
| 1975 | 7,659 kg/ha | +7.8% |
| 1976 | 6,967 kg/ha | -9.0% |
| 1977 | 8,167 kg/ha | +17.2% |
| 1978 | 7,170 kg/ha | -12.2% |
| 1979 | 6,217 kg/ha | -13.3% |
| 1980 | 9,024 kg/ha | +45.1% |
| 1981 | 9,442 kg/ha | +4.6% |
| 1982 | 8,571 kg/ha | -9.2% |
| 1983 | 7,124 kg/ha | -16.9% |
| 1984 | 4,392 kg/ha | -38.3% |
| 1985 | 7,209 kg/ha | +64.1% |
| 1986 | 7,494 kg/ha | +4.0% |
| 1987 | 7,053 kg/ha | -5.9% |
| 1988 | 7,695 kg/ha | +9.1% |
| 1989 | 4,138 kg/ha | -46.2% |
| 1990 | 8,670 kg/ha | +109.5% |
| 1991 | 6,903 kg/ha | -20.4% |
| 1992 | 10,156 kg/ha | +47.1% |
| 1993 | 10,975 kg/ha | +8.1% |
| 1994 | 10,558 kg/ha | -3.8% |
| 1995 | 9,813 kg/ha | -7.1% |
| 1996 | 7,779 kg/ha | -20.7% |
| 1997 | 11,842 kg/ha | +52.2% |
| 1998 | 16,771 kg/ha | +41.6% |
| 1999 | 22,335 kg/ha | +33.2% |
| 2000 | 14,816 kg/ha | -33.7% |
| 2001 | 17,321 kg/ha | +16.9% |
| 2002 | 20,692 kg/ha | +19.5% |
| 2003 | 27,186 kg/ha | +31.4% |
| 2004 | 24,448 kg/ha | -10.1% |
| 2005 | 26,330 kg/ha | +7.7% |
| 2006 | 19,550 kg/ha | -25.8% |
| 2007 | 18,094 kg/ha | -7.4% |
| 2008 | 15,279 kg/ha | -15.6% |
| 2009 | 21,745 kg/ha | +42.3% |
| 2010 | 19,700 kg/ha | -9.4% |
| 2011 | 21,600 kg/ha | +9.6% |
| 2012 | 20,834 kg/ha | -3.5% |
| 2013 | 20,179 kg/ha | -3.1% |
| 2014 | 19,798 kg/ha | -1.9% |
| 2015 | 20,196 kg/ha | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 30,094 kg/ha | +49.0% |
| 2017 | 13,257 kg/ha | -55.9% |
| 2018 | 24,085 kg/ha | +81.7% |
| 2019 | 21,935 kg/ha | -8.9% |
| 2020 | 14,174 kg/ha | -35.4% |
| 2021 | 13,925 kg/ha | -1.8% |
| 2022 | 12,001 kg/ha | -13.8% |
| 2023 | 6,505 kg/ha | -45.8% |
| 2024 | 5,355 kg/ha | -17.7% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 5,355 kg/ha is below the median for low income countries, which is 16,615 kg/ha, 32% of the median. (8 countries reporting)
- Syria's 5,355 kg/ha is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 33,604 kg/ha, 16% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Watermelons — Yield in Syria 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | +179.4% | 2,542 kg/ha | 7,103 kg/ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6,185 kg/ha | 3,990 kg/ha | 10,364 kg/ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 6,451 kg/ha | 2,542 kg/ha | 8,167 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 7,214 kg/ha | 4,138 kg/ha | 9,442 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 11,580 kg/ha | 6,903 kg/ha | 22,335 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 20,546 kg/ha | 14,816 kg/ha | 27,186 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 21,168 kg/ha | 13,257 kg/ha | 30,094 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 10,392 kg/ha | 5,355 kg/ha | 14,174 kg/ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Syria
- 147 United Republic of Tanzania 7,331 kg/ha compare
- 148 Bhutan 7,031 kg/ha compare
- 149 Antigua and Barbuda 5,400 kg/ha compare
- 150 Syrian Arab Republic 5,355 kg/ha compare
- 152 Republic of Moldova 4,945 kg/ha compare
- 153 Paraguay 4,885 kg/ha compare
More environment data for Syria
- Grazing land use over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0622 % change on previous year (2025)
- Grazing land use over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0003 hectares per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Grazing land use over the long-term, per capita 0.3184 hectares per person (2025)
- Grazing land use over the long-term, per square kilometre 44.45 hectares per square kilometre (2024)
- Sawnwood, coniferous — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 1.36 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 3.74 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is watermelons — yield in Syria?
- Watermelons — yield in Syria was 5,355 kg/ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest watermelons — yield recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 30,094 kg/ha in 2016.
- What is the lowest watermelons — yield recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,542 kg/ha in 1973.
- How does Syria rank for watermelons — yield?
- Syria ranks 150th out of 158 countries with data for 2024.
- Is watermelons — yield rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 72.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Watermelons — Yield. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.