> 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%.

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# 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.

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Production, 2024646,397 t
World rank22 of 124
10-year change+916%
Record646,397 t2024

## Watermelons in Niger, 1993–2024 (tonnes)

## Niger compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.62%0.06% in 2014
Yield, t/ha24.9world 34.4 (−28%)
kg per person23.9world 12.9
10-year change+916%world +5.6%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 20 | [Tajikistan](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/tajikistan/) | 669,819 | 0.64% |
| 21 | [Turkmenistan](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/turkmenistan/) | 650,528 | 0.62% |
| 22 | **Niger** | 646,397 | 0.62% |
| 23 | [Saudi Arabia](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/saudi-arabia/) | 608,478 | 0.58% |
| 24 | [Greece](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/greece/) | 509,180 | 0.49% |

[Full ranking of 124 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/)

### Map of world production of watermelons

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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

Imports360 t USD 8,000
Importer rank94 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](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/)

## 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

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/china/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/india/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/turkey/)[Algeria](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/algeria/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/brazil/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/russia/)[Uzbekistan](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/uzbekistan/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/united-states/)[Senegal](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/senegal/)[Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/iran/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/mexico/)[Vietnam](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/vietnam/)
[All countries producing watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/)

## Other products of Niger

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[Agricultural production in Niger](https://husfarm.com/production/country/niger/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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