Watermelons production in Mali
In 2024 Mali produced 488,121 t of watermelons, the 26th largest in the world (0.47% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 373%. The record was 631,296 t in 2009. Area harvested: 23,576 ha, yield 20.7 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 488,121 t
- World rank
- 26 of 124
- 10-year change
- +373%
- Record
- 631,296 t
- 2009
Watermelons in Mali, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Mali compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.47%
- 0.10% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 20.7
- world 34.4 (−40%)
- kg per person
- 19.9
- world 12.9
- 10-year change
- +373%
- world +5.6%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Greece | 509,180 | 0.49% |
| 25 | Tunisia | 504,092 | 0.48% |
| 26 | Mali | 488,121 | 0.47% |
| 27 | South Korea | 442,884 | 0.42% |
| 28 | Indonesia | 421,009 | 0.40% |
Map of world production of watermelons
Share of the world total; Mali is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 488,121 | +17% | 23,576 | 20.70 |
| 2023 | 416,173 | 0.0% | 28,609 | 14.55 |
| 2022 | 416,173 | +3.1% | 28,609 | 14.55 |
| 2021 | 403,587 | −32% | 28,854 | 13.99 |
| 2020 | 594,283 | +7.8% | 27,815 | 21.37 |
| 2019 | 551,194 | +39% | 27,033 | 20.39 |
| 2018 | 396,641 | +20% | 27,025 | 14.68 |
| 2017 | 329,413 | −40% | 14,363 | 22.93 |
| 2016 | 551,648 | +84% | 26,646 | 20.70 |
| 2015 | 300,000 | +191% | 14,000 | 21.43 |
| 2014 | 103,120 | −72% | 4,505 | 22.89 |
| 2013 | 372,486 | +4.5% | 23,600 | 15.78 |
| 2012 | 356,328 | +1.7% | 17,664 | 20.17 |
| 2011 | 350,418 | −19% | 17,181 | 20.40 |
| 2010 | 430,995 | −32% | 23,847 | 18.07 |
| 2009 | 631,296 | +545% | 25,876 | 24.40 |
| 2008 | 97,894 | −68% | 6,105 | 16.04 |
| 2007 | 304,777 | +150% | 14,961 | 20.37 |
| 2006 | 121,956 | −58% | 7,822 | 15.59 |
| 2005 | 291,348 | +6.2% | 9,830 | 29.64 |
| 2004 | 274,252 | −0.3% | 10,344 | 26.51 |
| 2003 | 275,000 | +5.5% | 9,500 | 28.95 |
| 2002 | 260,673 | −1.6% | 9,557 | 27.28 |
| 2001 | 265,000 | +5.4% | 9,000 | 29.44 |
| 2000 | 251,452 | +0.6% | 9,063 | 27.74 |
| 1999 | 250,000 | +6.4% | 8,500 | 29.41 |
| 1998 | 235,000 | −0.6% | 8,000 | 29.38 |
| 1997 | 236,339 | +7.4% | 8,354 | 28.29 |
| 1996 | 220,000 | −3.6% | 7,500 | 29.33 |
| 1995 | 228,139 | +6.1% | 7,960 | 28.66 |
| 1994 | 215,000 | +4.9% | 7,300 | 29.45 |
| 1993 | 205,000 | +2.5% | 7,100 | 28.87 |
| 1992 | 200,000 | −6.0% | 7,000 | 28.57 |
| 1991 | 212,677 | +8.5% | 7,381 | 28.81 |
| 1990 | 195,948 | +3.1% | 6,800 | 28.82 |
| 1989 | 190,000 | 0.0% | 6,750 | 28.15 |
| 1988 | 190,000 | +5.6% | 6,700 | 28.36 |
| 1987 | 180,000 | +2.9% | 6,500 | 27.69 |
| 1986 | 175,000 | +6.1% | 6,300 | 27.78 |
| 1985 | 165,000 | +3.1% | 6,100 | 27.05 |
| 1984 | 160,000 | 0.0% | 6,000 | 26.67 |
| 1983 | 160,000 | 0.0% | 6,000 | 26.67 |
| 1982 | 160,000 | 0.0% | 6,000 | 26.67 |
| 1981 | 160,000 | +6.7% | 6,000 | 26.67 |
| 1980 | 150,000 | +1.4% | 5,500 | 27.27 |
| 1979 | 148,000 | 0.0% | 5,500 | 26.91 |
| 1978 | 148,000 | 0.0% | 5,500 | 26.91 |
| 1977 | 148,000 | +2.1% | 5,500 | 26.91 |
| 1976 | 145,000 | +7.4% | 5,500 | 26.36 |
| 1975 | 135,000 | 0.0% | 5,000 | 27.00 |
| 1974 | 135,000 | +8.0% | 5,000 | 27.00 |
| 1973 | 125,000 | 0.0% | 5,000 | 25.00 |
| 1972 | 125,000 | +8.7% | 5,000 | 25.00 |
| 1971 | 115,000 | 0.0% | 4,500 | 25.56 |
| 1970 | 115,000 | +9.5% | 4,500 | 25.56 |
| 1969 | 105,000 | +5.0% | 4,000 | 26.25 |
| 1968 | 100,000 | +18% | 3,500 | 28.57 |
| 1967 | 85,000 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 28.33 |
| 1966 | 85,000 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 28.33 |
| 1965 | 85,000 | +21% | 3,000 | 28.33 |
| 1964 | 70,000 | 0.0% | 2,500 | 28.00 |
| 1963 | 70,000 | 0.0% | 2,500 | 28.00 |
| 1962 | 70,000 | 0.0% | 2,500 | 28.00 |
| 1961 | 70,000 | — | 2,500 | 28.00 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 206 t USD 16,000
- Exporter rank
- 82 of 113
- Imports
- 1 t USD 0
- Importer rank
- 142 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 Mali?
Mali produced 488,121 t in 2024, 0.47% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Mali rank in the world for production of watermelons?
Mali ranked 26th of 124 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 60.5% of the world total.
How has the production of watermelons in Mali changed?
It rose by 373% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +5.6% for the world. The record was 631,296 t in 2009.
What is the yield of watermelons in Mali?
20.7 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (488,121 t from 23,576 ha), against a world average of 34.4 t/ha.
Does Mali export or import watermelons?
In 2024 Mali reported exports of 206 t (USD 16,000) and imports of 1 t (USD 0), 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.