Melons production in Sri Lanka
In 2024 Sri Lanka produced 22,832 t of melons, the 56th largest in the world (0.08% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 92%. The record was 25,231 t in 2022. Area harvested: 1,925 ha, yield 11.9 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 22,832 t
- World rank
- 56 of 98
- 10-year change
- +92%
- Record
- 25,231 t
- 2022
Melons in Sri Lanka, 2014–2024 (tonnes)
Sri Lanka compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.08%
- 0.05% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 11.9
- world 27.1 (−56%)
- kg per person
- 0.99
- world 3.46
- 10-year change
- +92%
- world +7.3%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | Libya | 26,590 | 0.09% |
| 55 | Israel | 25,126 | 0.09% |
| 56 | Sri Lanka | 22,832 | 0.08% |
| 57 | Lebanon | 20,520 | 0.07% |
| 58 | Ecuador | 16,580 | 0.06% |
Map of world production of melons
Share of the world total; Sri Lanka is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22,832 | −6.1% | 1,925 | 11.86 |
| 2023 | 24,308 | −3.7% | 2,324 | 10.46 |
| 2022 | 25,231 | +14% | 2,046 | 12.33 |
| 2021 | 22,169 | −6.5% | 1,831 | 12.11 |
| 2020 | 23,705 | +32% | 1,946 | 12.18 |
| 2019 | 17,985 | −9.6% | 1,642 | 10.95 |
| 2018 | 19,899 | +22% | 1,668 | 11.93 |
| 2017 | 16,305 | −3.2% | 1,371 | 11.89 |
| 2016 | 16,836 | +40% | 1,359 | 12.39 |
| 2015 | 12,000 | +0.8% | 1,100 | 10.91 |
| 2014 | 11,903 | — | 1,110 | 10.72 |
Questions and answers
What is the production of melons in Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka produced 22,832 t in 2024, 0.08% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Sri Lanka rank in the world for production of melons?
Sri Lanka ranked 56th of 98 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 46.8% of the world total.
How has the production of melons in Sri Lanka changed?
It rose by 92% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +7.3% for the world. The record was 25,231 t in 2022.
What is the yield of melons in Sri Lanka?
11.9 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (22,832 t from 1,925 ha), against a world average of 27.1 t/ha.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.