Cape Verde produced 1.1 thousand tonnes of Watermelons in 2024, a -54.2% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 257,143 hg/ha, 13% below the Africa average of 294,931 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.4 | 198,960 | 0.1 |
| 2011 | 2.2 | 174,800 | 0.1 |
| 2012 | 1.3 | 173,889 | 0.1 |
| 2013 | 1.3 | 194,423 | 0.1 |
| 2014 | 1.5 | 207,768 | 0.1 |
| 2015 | 1.6 | 194,812 | 0.1 |
| 2016 | 1.6 | 228,281 | 0.1 |
| 2017 | 1.2 | 218,519 | 0.1 |
| 2018 | 0.9 | 220,846 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 621,875 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1.3 | 220,433 | 0.1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 176,271 | 0.1 |
| 2022 | 1.1 | 181,803 | 0.1 |
| 2023 | 0.9 | 218,743 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1.1 | 257,143 | 0 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.