In 2024 India produced about 3,721 thousand tonnes of watermelons from 128 thousand hectares, an average yield of 29,115 kg per hectare. That is up 106% on ten years earlier. Yield per hectare has risen 21% over the same period.
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India against the world
Among the 15 countries that each grow at least 1% of the world's watermelons, India ranks 9 of 15 for yield in 2024, at 29,115 kg per hectare. The world average is 34,377 kg per hectare. Spain leads at 55,985 kg per hectare.
| # | Country | Yield (kg/ha) | Share of world output |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 55,985 | 1.2% |
| 2 | Türkiye | 50,548 | 3.0% |
| 3 | China, mainland | 43,741 | 60.5% |
| 4 | Algeria | 40,044 | 2.4% |
| 5 | United States of America | 38,032 | 1.6% |
| 6 | Uzbekistan | 36,475 | 1.6% |
| 7 | Pakistan | 36,260 | 1.1% |
| 8 | Mexico | 32,876 | 1.2% |
| 9 | India | 29,115 | 3.5% |
| 10 | Viet Nam | 25,663 | 1.2% |
| 11 | Brazil | 23,757 | 1.9% |
| 12 | Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 22,851 | 1.2% |
| 13 | Russian Federation | 18,260 | 1.8% |
| 14 | Afghanistan | 15,531 | 1.1% |
| 15 | Senegal | 14,712 | 1.3% |
How does your watermelons yield compare?
Averages are national figures and depend on irrigation, variety and season. Your own field can be well above or below them.
Source: FAO, FAOSTAT crops and livestock products (CC BY 4.0). National totals for India, including FAO estimates; they can differ from Indian ministry releases.