Niger produced 82.5 thousand tonnes of Cantaloupes and other melons in 2024, a 219.8% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 236,388 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 172,726 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 25.8 | 114,308 | 2.3 |
| 2011 | 14.3 | 123,019 | 1.2 |
| 2012 | 12.8 | 127,237 | 1 |
| 2013 | 6.9 | 68,419 | 1 |
| 2014 | 20.3 | 258,484 | 0.8 |
| 2015 | 5.9 | 212,366 | 0.3 |
| 2016 | 5.5 | 176,106 | 0.3 |
| 2017 | 9.5 | 208,883 | 0.5 |
| 2018 | 11 | 208,536 | 0.5 |
| 2019 | 15.8 | 231,747 | 0.7 |
| 2020 | 33.5 | 226,769 | 1.5 |
| 2021 | 37.4 | 226,848 | 1.6 |
| 2022 | 43.1 | 231,860 | 1.9 |
| 2023 | 58.2 | 233,117 | 2.5 |
| 2024 | 82.5 | 236,388 | 3.5 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.