Cantaloupes and other melons — Gross per capita Production Index in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Cantaloupes and other melons — Gross per capita Production Index was 93.96 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Cantaloupes and other melons — Gross per capita Production Index in Saudi Arabia, 1971–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cantaloupes and other melons — gross per capita production index in Saudi Arabia is 93.96, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.4% on the previous year and down 22.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cantaloupes and other melons — gross per capita production index in Saudi Arabia peaked at 1,057 in 1984 and was at its lowest, 9.98, in 1973.
Saudi Arabia ranks 51st of 87 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cantaloupes and other melons — Gross per capita Production Index in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 344.73 | — |
| 1972 | 55.67 | -83.9% |
| 1973 | 9.98 | -82.1% |
| 1974 | 566.24 | +5573.7% |
| 1975 | 266.54 | -52.9% |
| 1976 | 86.45 | -67.6% |
| 1977 | 209.5 | +142.3% |
| 1978 | 140.56 | -32.9% |
| 1979 | 143.91 | +2.4% |
| 1980 | 209.88 | +45.8% |
| 1981 | 301.4 | +43.6% |
| 1982 | 841.28 | +179.1% |
| 1983 | 480.86 | -42.8% |
| 1984 | 1,057 | +119.9% |
| 1985 | 955.35 | -9.7% |
| 1986 | 869.94 | -8.9% |
| 1987 | 673.38 | -22.6% |
| 1988 | 640.81 | -4.8% |
| 1989 | 617.35 | -3.7% |
| 1990 | 518.47 | -16.0% |
| 1991 | 458.46 | -11.6% |
| 1992 | 523.03 | +14.1% |
| 1993 | 492.39 | -5.9% |
| 1994 | 429.26 | -12.8% |
| 1995 | 460.81 | +7.3% |
| 1996 | 451.35 | -2.1% |
| 1997 | 450.47 | -0.2% |
| 1998 | 428.02 | -5.0% |
| 1999 | 298.35 | -30.3% |
| 2000 | 300.75 | +0.8% |
| 2001 | 574.97 | +91.2% |
| 2002 | 569.32 | -1.0% |
| 2003 | 572.28 | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 615.07 | +7.5% |
| 2005 | 544.67 | -11.4% |
| 2006 | 464.94 | -14.6% |
| 2007 | 430.42 | -7.4% |
| 2008 | 468.6 | +8.9% |
| 2009 | 401.43 | -14.3% |
| 2010 | 490.56 | +22.2% |
| 2011 | 476.58 | -2.8% |
| 2012 | 386.42 | -18.9% |
| 2013 | 379.22 | -1.9% |
| 2014 | 120.93 | -68.1% |
| 2015 | 104.03 | -14.0% |
| 2016 | 75.04 | -27.9% |
| 2017 | 67.56 | -10.0% |
| 2018 | 59.84 | -11.4% |
| 2019 | 68.09 | +13.8% |
| 2020 | 71.82 | +5.5% |
| 2021 | 74.27 | +3.4% |
| 2022 | 79.56 | +7.1% |
| 2023 | 87.51 | +10.0% |
| 2024 | 93.96 | +7.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 202.62 | 9.98 | 566.24 | 9 |
| 1980s | 664.76 | 209.88 | 1,057 | 10 |
| 1990s | 451.06 | 298.35 | 523.03 | 10 |
| 2000s | 494.25 | 300.75 | 615.07 | 10 |
| 2010s | 222.83 | 59.84 | 490.56 | 10 |
| 2020s | 81.42 | 71.82 | 93.96 | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Saudi Arabia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0259 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 894.48 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 3.68 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1539 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.3% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.6% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cantaloupes and other melons — gross per capita production index in Saudi Arabia?
- Cantaloupes and other melons — gross per capita production index in Saudi Arabia was 93.96 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest cantaloupes and other melons — gross per capita production index recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,057 in 1984.
- What is the lowest cantaloupes and other melons — gross per capita production index recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.98 in 1973.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for cantaloupes and other melons — gross per capita production index?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 51st out of 87 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cantaloupes and other melons — gross per capita production index rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Cantaloupes and other melons — Gross per capita Production Index Number (2014-2016 = 100). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The FAO indices of agricultural production show the relative level of the aggregate volume of agricultural production for each year in comparison with the base period 2014-2016. Indices for meat production are computed based on data on production from indigenous animals.