Watermelons production in Kyrgyzstan
In 2024 Kyrgyzstan produced 235,995 t of watermelons, the 34th largest in the world (0.22% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 18%. The record was 248,557 t in 2015. Area harvested: 9,424 ha, yield 25.0 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 235,995 t
- World rank
- 34 of 124
- 10-year change
- +18%
- Record
- 248,557 t
- 2015
Watermelons in Kyrgyzstan, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Kyrgyzstan compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.22%
- 0.20% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 25.0
- world 34.4 (−27%)
- kg per person
- 32.8
- world 12.9
- 10-year change
- +18%
- world +5.6%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | Iraq | 285,923 | 0.27% |
| 33 | Albania | 278,086 | 0.26% |
| 34 | Kyrgyzstan | 235,995 | 0.22% |
| 35 | Libya | 233,010 | 0.22% |
| 36 | Ukraine | 210,100 | 0.20% |
Map of world production of watermelons
Share of the world total; Kyrgyzstan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 235,995 | +19% | 9,424 | 25.04 |
| 2023 | 198,917 | +2.1% | 8,482 | 23.45 |
| 2022 | 194,816 | +0.5% | 9,080 | 21.46 |
| 2021 | 193,784 | −17% | 9,317 | 20.80 |
| 2020 | 233,532 | +6.1% | 10,347 | 22.57 |
| 2019 | 220,160 | +0.9% | 9,893 | 22.25 |
| 2018 | 218,096 | −5.6% | 9,910 | 22.01 |
| 2017 | 230,948 | +3.6% | 10,586 | 21.82 |
| 2016 | 223,004 | −10% | 10,198 | 21.87 |
| 2015 | 248,557 | +24% | 11,295 | 22.01 |
| 2014 | 200,249 | +2.3% | 9,254 | 21.64 |
| 2013 | 195,818 | +1.3% | 8,802 | 22.25 |
| 2012 | 193,265 | +27% | 8,872 | 21.78 |
| 2011 | 151,589 | −3.6% | 7,023 | 21.58 |
| 2010 | 157,283 | +15% | 7,310 | 21.52 |
| 2009 | 137,208 | +10% | 6,511 | 21.07 |
| 2008 | 124,410 | +4.4% | 6,091 | 20.43 |
| 2007 | 119,118 | +22% | 5,932 | 20.08 |
| 2006 | 97,696 | +14% | 5,051 | 19.34 |
| 2005 | 85,831 | −2.5% | 4,513 | 19.02 |
| 2004 | 88,052 | +3.2% | 4,554 | 19.34 |
| 2003 | 85,328 | +102% | 4,455 | 19.15 |
| 2002 | 42,163 | −50% | 2,273 | 18.55 |
| 2001 | 83,538 | +28% | 5,159 | 16.19 |
| 2000 | 65,333 | +4.0% | 3,983 | 16.40 |
| 1999 | 62,826 | +35% | 4,186 | 15.01 |
| 1998 | 46,606 | +22% | 3,791 | 12.29 |
| 1997 | 38,256 | −5.5% | 3,165 | 12.09 |
| 1996 | 40,500 | +74% | 4,880 | 8.30 |
| 1995 | 23,300 | +23% | 3,580 | 6.51 |
| 1994 | 18,900 | +1.6% | 2,600 | 7.27 |
| 1993 | 18,600 | −46% | 1,500 | 12.40 |
| 1992 | 34,600 | — | 2,900 | 11.93 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 1,130 t USD 276,000
- Exporter rank
- 69 of 113
- Imports
- 16,750 t USD 4.5 m
- Importer rank
- 39 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
Questions and answers
What is the production of watermelons in Kyrgyzstan?
Kyrgyzstan produced 235,995 t in 2024, 0.22% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Kyrgyzstan rank in the world for production of watermelons?
Kyrgyzstan ranked 34th of 124 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 60.5% of the world total.
How has the production of watermelons in Kyrgyzstan changed?
It rose by 18% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +5.6% for the world. The record was 248,557 t in 2015.
What is the yield of watermelons in Kyrgyzstan?
25.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (235,995 t from 9,424 ha), against a world average of 34.4 t/ha.
Does Kyrgyzstan export or import watermelons?
In 2024 Kyrgyzstan reported exports of 1,130 t (USD 276,000) and imports of 16,750 t (USD 4.5 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
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.