Tanzania produced 102.9 thousand tonnes of Watermelons in 2024, a 543.1% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 73,310 hg/ha, 75% below the Africa average of 294,931 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16 | 94,118 | 1.7 |
| 2011 | 22 | 100,000 | 2.2 |
| 2012 | 30 | 100,000 | 3 |
| 2013 | 37.3 | 103,299 | 3.6 |
| 2014 | 44.7 | 88,280 | 5.1 |
| 2015 | 52.7 | 85,167 | 6.2 |
| 2016 | 65.1 | 44,635 | 14.6 |
| 2017 | 64 | 80,706 | 7.9 |
| 2018 | 67.9 | 81,548 | 8.3 |
| 2019 | 68.7 | 81,008 | 8.5 |
| 2020 | 75.4 | 79,988 | 9.4 |
| 2021 | 83.6 | 77,705 | 10.8 |
| 2022 | 94.2 | 75,814 | 12.4 |
| 2023 | 103.3 | 74,559 | 13.9 |
| 2024 | 102.9 | 73,310 | 14 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.