Watermelons production in Turkmenistan
In 2024 Turkmenistan produced 650,528 t of watermelons, the 21st largest in the world (0.62% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 147%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 27,928 ha, yield 23.3 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 650,528 t
- World rank
- 21 of 124
- 10-year change
- +147%
- Record
- 650,528 t
- 2024
Watermelons in Turkmenistan, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Turkmenistan compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.62%
- 0.27% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 23.3
- world 34.4 (−32%)
- kg per person
- 86.8
- world 12.9
- 10-year change
- +147%
- world +5.6%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Egypt | 712,514 | 0.68% |
| 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% |
Map of world production of watermelons
Share of the world total; Turkmenistan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 650,528 | +6.0% | 27,928 | 23.29 |
| 2023 | 613,569 | +5.6% | 28,571 | 21.48 |
| 2022 | 581,272 | +9.2% | 27,738 | 20.96 |
| 2021 | 532,182 | +1.0% | 22,832 | 23.31 |
| 2020 | 526,946 | +30% | 25,192 | 20.92 |
| 2019 | 404,419 | +40% | 19,912 | 20.31 |
| 2018 | 289,198 | +6.7% | 14,248 | 20.30 |
| 2017 | 271,092 | +6.0% | 13,877 | 19.54 |
| 2016 | 255,808 | −3.7% | 14,235 | 17.97 |
| 2015 | 265,601 | +0.7% | 15,972 | 16.63 |
| 2014 | 263,861 | −0.3% | 16,998 | 15.52 |
| 2013 | 264,783 | +0.5% | 18,121 | 14.61 |
| 2012 | 263,456 | −0.1% | 19,334 | 13.63 |
| 2011 | 263,693 | +0.5% | 21,787 | 12.10 |
| 2010 | 262,275 | −6.7% | 23,054 | 11.38 |
| 2009 | 281,000 | +10% | 28,015 | 10.03 |
| 2008 | 254,300 | −2.2% | 26,000 | 9.78 |
| 2007 | 260,000 | +4.0% | 26,000 | 10.00 |
| 2006 | 250,000 | +4.2% | 25,000 | 10.00 |
| 2005 | 240,000 | +4.3% | 25,000 | 9.60 |
| 2004 | 230,000 | −8.0% | 26,000 | 8.85 |
| 2003 | 250,000 | +4.2% | 27,000 | 9.26 |
| 2002 | 240,000 | +2.1% | 24,000 | 10.00 |
| 2001 | 235,000 | −2.1% | 22,000 | 10.68 |
| 2000 | 240,000 | −1.6% | 23,000 | 10.43 |
| 1999 | 244,000 | +5.2% | 21,000 | 11.62 |
| 1998 | 232,000 | +83% | 23,000 | 10.09 |
| 1997 | 127,000 | −49% | 15,000 | 8.47 |
| 1996 | 251,000 | +29% | 22,000 | 11.41 |
| 1995 | 195,000 | −2.5% | 20,000 | 9.75 |
| 1994 | 200,000 | −19% | 25,000 | 8.00 |
| 1993 | 248,352 | +38% | 24,726 | 10.04 |
| 1992 | 179,975 | — | 25,831 | 6.97 |
Questions and answers
What is the production of watermelons in Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan produced 650,528 t in 2024, 0.62% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Turkmenistan rank in the world for production of watermelons?
Turkmenistan ranked 21st of 124 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 60.5% of the world total.
How has the production of watermelons in Turkmenistan changed?
It rose by 147% 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 Turkmenistan?
23.3 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (650,528 t from 27,928 ha), against a world average of 34.4 t/ha.
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.