FAOSTAT · 2015–2024
Watermelons production in Botswana
In 2024 Botswana produced 18,743 t of watermelons, the 86th largest in the world (0.02% of the world total). The record was 23,377 t in 2022. Area harvested: 150 ha, yield 125.0 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 18,743 t
- World rank
- 86 of 124
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 23,377 t
- 2022
Watermelons in Botswana, 2015–2024 (tonnes)
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18,743 | +19% | 150 | 124.95 |
| 2023 | 15,791 | −32% | 129 | 122.41 |
| 2022 | 23,377 | +71% | 196 | 119.27 |
| 2021 | 13,658 | +18% | 114 | 119.81 |
| 2020 | 11,526 | −31% | 93 | 123.94 |
| 2019 | 16,689 | +51% | 130 | 128.38 |
| 2018 | 11,068 | 0.0% | 111 | 99.71 |
| 2017 | 11,068 | +164% | 110 | 100.62 |
| 2016 | 4,200 | −0.8% | 42 | 100.00 |
| 2015 | 4,235 | — | 45 | 94.11 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 15 t USD 21,000
- Importer rank
- 123 of 144
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
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.