Niger produced 646.4 thousand tonnes of Watermelons in 2024, a 11442.9% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 248,606 hg/ha, 16% below the Africa average of 294,931 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.6 | 54,400 | 1 |
| 2011 | 23 | 204,640 | 1.1 |
| 2012 | 24.4 | 205,648 | 1.2 |
| 2013 | 41 | 212,611 | 1.9 |
| 2014 | 63.6 | 258,663 | 2.5 |
| 2015 | 29.5 | 211,931 | 1.4 |
| 2016 | 33.8 | 207,052 | 1.6 |
| 2017 | 44.5 | 257,534 | 1.7 |
| 2018 | 49.7 | 218,736 | 2.3 |
| 2019 | 79 | 268,360 | 2.9 |
| 2020 | 161.8 | 270,419 | 6 |
| 2021 | 207.3 | 282,975 | 7.3 |
| 2022 | 286.2 | 257,623 | 11.1 |
| 2023 | 414 | 194,410 | 21.3 |
| 2024 | 646.4 | 248,606 | 26 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.