Watermelons production in North Macedonia
In 2024 North Macedonia produced 136,721 t of watermelons, the 52nd largest in the world (0.13% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 0.0%. The record was 151,900 t in 2002. Area harvested: 5,064 ha, yield 27.0 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 136,721 t
- World rank
- 52 of 124
- 10-year change
- −0.0%
- Record
- 151,900 t
- 2002
Watermelons in North Macedonia, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
North Macedonia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.13%
- 0.14% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 27.0
- world 34.4 (−21%)
- kg per person
- 75.0
- world 12.9
- 10-year change
- −0.0%
- world +5.6%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Malaysia | 153,749 | 0.15% |
| 51 | Zimbabwe | 143,730 | 0.14% |
| 52 | North Macedonia | 136,721 | 0.13% |
| 53 | Taiwan | 130,487 | 0.12% |
| 54 | Romania | 130,350 | 0.12% |
Map of world production of watermelons
Share of the world total; North Macedonia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 136,721 | +10.0% | 5,064 | 27.00 |
| 2023 | 124,314 | +0.3% | 4,886 | 25.44 |
| 2022 | 123,895 | −2.3% | 5,034 | 24.61 |
| 2021 | 126,809 | +1.5% | 5,321 | 23.83 |
| 2020 | 124,972 | −1.0% | 5,175 | 24.15 |
| 2019 | 126,223 | −4.4% | 5,132 | 24.60 |
| 2018 | 132,091 | +9.0% | 5,281 | 25.01 |
| 2017 | 121,168 | −13% | 5,385 | 22.50 |
| 2016 | 139,679 | +6.6% | 5,445 | 25.65 |
| 2015 | 131,039 | −4.2% | 5,509 | 23.79 |
| 2014 | 136,730 | +6.5% | 5,685 | 24.05 |
| 2013 | 128,417 | +0.6% | 5,586 | 22.99 |
| 2012 | 127,593 | +0.1% | 5,691 | 22.42 |
| 2011 | 127,449 | −5.5% | 5,800 | 21.97 |
| 2010 | 134,885 | +8.8% | 5,732 | 23.53 |
| 2009 | 123,939 | −4.1% | 5,977 | 20.74 |
| 2008 | 129,288 | +4.4% | 6,211 | 20.82 |
| 2007 | 123,840 | −4.4% | 6,152 | 20.13 |
| 2006 | 129,564 | −1.8% | 6,466 | 20.04 |
| 2005 | 131,872 | +5.6% | 6,453 | 20.44 |
| 2004 | 124,881 | −8.4% | 6,438 | 19.40 |
| 2003 | 136,289 | −10% | 6,934 | 19.66 |
| 2002 | 151,900 | +14% | 7,975 | 19.05 |
| 2001 | 133,100 | +6.5% | 7,400 | 17.99 |
| 2000 | 124,968 | +3.0% | 8,422 | 14.84 |
| 1999 | 121,277 | +1.4% | 7,877 | 15.40 |
| 1998 | 119,620 | +28% | 8,271 | 14.46 |
| 1997 | 93,242 | −20% | 7,949 | 11.73 |
| 1996 | 116,421 | +0.2% | 9,150 | 12.72 |
| 1995 | 116,233 | +5.0% | 8,805 | 13.20 |
| 1994 | 110,655 | +25% | 8,785 | 12.60 |
| 1993 | 88,762 | −25% | 9,128 | 9.72 |
| 1992 | 118,890 | — | 9,809 | 12.12 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 9,518 t USD 2.7 m
- Exporter rank
- 34 of 113
- Imports
- 2,860 t USD 875,000
- Importer rank
- 67 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 North Macedonia?
North Macedonia produced 136,721 t in 2024, 0.13% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does North Macedonia rank in the world for production of watermelons?
North Macedonia ranked 52nd of 124 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 60.5% of the world total.
How has the production of watermelons in North Macedonia changed?
It fell by 0.0% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +5.6% for the world. The record was 151,900 t in 2002.
What is the yield of watermelons in North Macedonia?
27.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (136,721 t from 5,064 ha), against a world average of 34.4 t/ha.
Does North Macedonia export or import watermelons?
In 2024 North Macedonia reported exports of 9,518 t (USD 2.7 m) and imports of 2,860 t (USD 875,000), 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.

