Watermelons production in Zimbabwe
In 2024 Zimbabwe produced 143,730 t of watermelons, the 51st largest in the world (0.14% of the world total). The record was 185,112 t in 2020. Area harvested: 3,194 ha, yield 45.0 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 143,730 t
- World rank
- 51 of 124
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 185,112 t
- 2020
Watermelons in Zimbabwe, 2019–2024 (tonnes)
Zimbabwe compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.14%
- Yield, t/ha
- 45.0
- world 34.4 (+31%)
- kg per person
- 8.64
- world 12.9
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | Laos | 154,900 | 0.15% |
| 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% |
Map of world production of watermelons
Share of the world total; Zimbabwe is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 143,730 | −4.6% | 3,194 | 45.00 |
| 2023 | 150,600 | −7.1% | 4,610 | 32.67 |
| 2022 | 162,100 | +17% | 4,790 | 33.84 |
| 2021 | 139,000 | −25% | 4,430 | 31.38 |
| 2020 | 185,112 | +99% | 5,142 | 36.00 |
| 2019 | 92,975 | — | 3,719 | 25.00 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 1 t USD 3,000
- Importer rank
- 144 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 Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe produced 143,730 t in 2024, 0.14% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Zimbabwe rank in the world for production of watermelons?
Zimbabwe ranked 51st of 124 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 60.5% of the world total.
What is the yield of watermelons in Zimbabwe?
45.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (143,730 t from 3,194 ha), against a world average of 34.4 t/ha.
Does Zimbabwe export or import watermelons?
In 2024 Zimbabwe reported no exports and imports of 1 t (USD 3,000), 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.