Botswana produced 18.7 thousand tonnes of Watermelons in 2024, a 345.2% change from 2015. Yield in 2024 was 1,249,721 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 294,931 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4.2 | 941,514 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4.2 | 993,857 | 0 |
| 2017 | 11.1 | 1,006,182 | 0.1 |
| 2018 | 11.1 | 997,117 | 0.1 |
| 2019 | 16.7 | 1,283,769 | 0.1 |
| 2020 | 11.5 | 1,234,207 | 0.1 |
| 2021 | 13.7 | 1,202,905 | 0.1 |
| 2022 | 23.4 | 1,194,698 | 0.2 |
| 2023 | 15.8 | 1,222,210 | 0.1 |
| 2024 | 18.7 | 1,249,721 | 0.1 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-07.