Cantaloupes and other melons — Gross Production Value in Africa

Africa: Cantaloupes and other melons — Gross Production Value was 240,855 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
240,855 1000 USD
Change on year
down 33.8%
Rank
17th
of 26 groups
All-time high
648,164 1000 USD
in 2009
All-time low
58,636 1000 USD
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Cantaloupes and other melons — Gross Production Value in Africa, 1961–2024

0200.0k400.0k600.0k196119922024

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.

Analysis

The most recent figure for cantaloupes and other melons — gross production value in Africa is 240,855 1000 USD, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 33.8% on the previous year and down 58.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, cantaloupes and other melons — gross production value in Africa peaked at 648,164 1000 USD in 2009 and was at its lowest, 58,636 1000 USD, in 1961.

Africa ranks 17th of 26 groups 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 Production Value in Africa, year by year

Annual values for Cantaloupes and other melons — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand US$) in Africa, 1961 to 2024.
Year 1000 USD Change
1961 58,636 1000 USD
1962 71,063 1000 USD +21.2%
1963 75,533 1000 USD +6.3%
1964 78,732 1000 USD +4.2%
1965 96,622 1000 USD +22.7%
1966 89,401 1000 USD -7.5%
1967 111,487 1000 USD +24.7%
1968 123,314 1000 USD +10.6%
1969 100,144 1000 USD -18.8%
1970 108,519 1000 USD +8.4%
1971 124,089 1000 USD +14.3%
1972 122,005 1000 USD -1.7%
1973 120,552 1000 USD -1.2%
1974 123,865 1000 USD +2.7%
1975 131,756 1000 USD +6.4%
1976 138,326 1000 USD +5.0%
1977 133,619 1000 USD -3.4%
1978 143,614 1000 USD +7.5%
1979 160,252 1000 USD +11.6%
1980 166,089 1000 USD +3.6%
1981 169,829 1000 USD +2.3%
1982 176,784 1000 USD +4.1%
1983 200,447 1000 USD +13.4%
1984 214,839 1000 USD +7.2%
1985 253,645 1000 USD +18.1%
1986 265,696 1000 USD +4.8%
1987 276,373 1000 USD +4.0%
1988 241,682 1000 USD -12.6%
1989 272,846 1000 USD +12.9%
1990 302,456 1000 USD +10.9%
1991 275,936 1000 USD -8.8%
1992 263,712 1000 USD -4.4%
1993 250,637 1000 USD -5.0%
1994 314,922 1000 USD +25.6%
1995 189,817 1000 USD -39.7%
1996 357,623 1000 USD +88.4%
1997 331,985 1000 USD -7.2%
1998 307,164 1000 USD -7.5%
1999 381,781 1000 USD +24.3%
2000 368,825 1000 USD -3.4%
2001 400,746 1000 USD +8.7%
2002 420,592 1000 USD +5.0%
2003 402,756 1000 USD -4.2%
2004 483,319 1000 USD +20.0%
2005 473,473 1000 USD -2.0%
2006 494,650 1000 USD +4.5%
2007 555,012 1000 USD +12.2%
2008 568,695 1000 USD +2.5%
2009 648,164 1000 USD +14.0%
2010 493,041 1000 USD -23.9%
2011 601,937 1000 USD +22.1%
2012 565,679 1000 USD -6.0%
2013 546,076 1000 USD -3.5%
2014 581,607 1000 USD +6.5%
2015 534,810 1000 USD -8.0%
2016 465,592 1000 USD -12.9%
2017 468,862 1000 USD +0.7%
2018 408,949 1000 USD -12.8%
2019 277,683 1000 USD -32.1%
2020 341,098 1000 USD +22.8%
2021 410,038 1000 USD +20.2%
2022 435,466 1000 USD +6.2%
2023 363,795 1000 USD -16.5%
2024 240,855 1000 USD -33.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 89,437 1000 USD 58,636 1000 USD 123,314 1000 USD 9
1970s 130,660 1000 USD 108,519 1000 USD 160,252 1000 USD 10
1980s 223,823 1000 USD 166,089 1000 USD 276,373 1000 USD 10
1990s 297,603 1000 USD 189,817 1000 USD 381,781 1000 USD 10
2000s 481,623 1000 USD 368,825 1000 USD 648,164 1000 USD 10
2010s 494,424 1000 USD 277,683 1000 USD 601,937 1000 USD 10
2020s 358,250 1000 USD 240,855 1000 USD 435,466 1000 USD 5

Countries ranked near Africa

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Frequently asked questions

What is cantaloupes and other melons — gross production value in Africa?
Cantaloupes and other melons — gross production value in Africa was 240,855 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest cantaloupes and other melons — gross production value recorded in Africa?
The highest recorded value was 648,164 1000 USD in 2009.
What is the lowest cantaloupes and other melons — gross production value recorded in Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 58,636 1000 USD in 1961.
How does Africa rank for cantaloupes and other melons — gross production value?
Africa ranks 17th out of 26 groups with data for 2024.
Is cantaloupes and other melons — gross production value rising or falling in Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 58.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Africa data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Cantaloupes and other melons — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Cantaloupes and other melons — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand US$)
Unit
1000 USD
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
102 places, 5,477 data points, 1961–2024
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