Watermelons production in Niger
In 2024 Niger produced 646,397 t of watermelons, the 22nd largest in the world (0.62% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 916%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 26,001 ha, yield 24.9 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 646,397 t
- World rank
- 22 of 124
- 10-year change
- +916%
- Record
- 646,397 t
- 2024
Watermelons in Niger, 1993–2024 (tonnes)
Niger compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.62%
- 0.06% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 24.9
- world 34.4 (−28%)
- kg per person
- 23.9
- world 12.9
- 10-year change
- +916%
- world +5.6%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Tajikistan | 669,819 | 0.64% |
| 21 | Turkmenistan | 650,528 | 0.62% |
| 22 | Niger | 646,397 | 0.62% |
| 23 | Saudi Arabia | 608,478 | 0.58% |
| 24 | Greece | 509,180 | 0.49% |
Map of world production of watermelons
Share of the world total; Niger is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 646,397 | +56% | 26,001 | 24.86 |
| 2023 | 414,041 | +45% | 21,297 | 19.44 |
| 2022 | 286,172 | +38% | 11,108 | 25.76 |
| 2021 | 207,280 | +28% | 7,325 | 28.30 |
| 2020 | 161,842 | +105% | 5,985 | 27.04 |
| 2019 | 78,964 | +59% | 2,942 | 26.84 |
| 2018 | 49,698 | +12% | 2,272 | 21.87 |
| 2017 | 44,470 | +32% | 1,727 | 25.75 |
| 2016 | 33,777 | +14% | 1,631 | 20.71 |
| 2015 | 29,522 | −54% | 1,393 | 21.19 |
| 2014 | 63,631 | +55% | 2,460 | 25.87 |
| 2013 | 41,034 | +68% | 1,930 | 21.26 |
| 2012 | 24,431 | +6.1% | 1,188 | 20.56 |
| 2011 | 23,022 | +309% | 1,125 | 20.46 |
| 2010 | 5,625 | +55% | 1,034 | 5.44 |
| 2009 | 3,637 | −79% | 378 | 9.62 |
| 2008 | 17,000 | +13% | 1,880 | 9.04 |
| 2007 | 15,000 | +15% | 1,500 | 10.00 |
| 2006 | 13,000 | +18% | 1,300 | 10.00 |
| 2005 | 11,000 | +22% | 1,100 | 10.00 |
| 2004 | 9,000 | +29% | 900 | 10.00 |
| 2003 | 7,000 | −65% | 2,360 | 2.97 |
| 2002 | 20,000 | −9.1% | 5,890 | 3.40 |
| 2001 | 22,000 | −66% | 6,850 | 3.21 |
| 2000 | 65,000 | +468% | 19,390 | 3.35 |
| 1999 | 11,450 | −37% | 4,110 | 2.79 |
| 1998 | 18,289 | −54% | 4,499 | 4.07 |
| 1997 | 40,000 | +233% | 8,260 | 4.84 |
| 1996 | 12,000 | — | 1,230 | 9.76 |
| 1993 | 2,400 | — | 6,240 | 0.38 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 360 t USD 8,000
- Importer rank
- 94 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 Niger?
Niger produced 646,397 t in 2024, 0.62% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Niger rank in the world for production of watermelons?
Niger ranked 22nd of 124 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 60.5% of the world total.
How has the production of watermelons in Niger changed?
It rose by 916% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +5.6% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
What is the yield of watermelons in Niger?
24.9 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (646,397 t from 26,001 ha), against a world average of 34.4 t/ha.
Does Niger export or import watermelons?
In 2024 Niger reported no exports and imports of 360 t (USD 8,000), 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.