Precipitation anomalies in Albania
Albania: Precipitation anomalies was 14.22 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
14.22 millimeters
Change on year
up 143.1%
World rank
68th
of 192 countries
All-time high
663.55 millimeters
in 2010
All-time low
-403.4 millimeters
in 2011
Years of data
86
1940–2025
Precipitation anomalies in Albania, 1940–2025
Source: Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in millimeters.
Analysis
In 2025, precipitation anomalies in Albania stood at 14.22 millimeters.
That represents a change of up 143.1% on the previous year and up 115.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Albania peaked at 663.55 millimeters in 2010 and was at its lowest, -403.4 millimeters, in 2011.
Albania ranks 68th of 192 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.
Precipitation anomalies in Albania, year by year
| Year | millimeters | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 113.9 millimeters | — |
| 1941 | 76.11 millimeters | -33.2% |
| 1942 | -343.47 millimeters | -551.3% |
| 1943 | -370.26 millimeters | +7.8% |
| 1944 | -49.9 millimeters | -86.5% |
| 1945 | -248.8 millimeters | +398.6% |
| 1946 | -154.88 millimeters | -37.7% |
| 1947 | 3.67 millimeters | -102.4% |
| 1948 | -350.37 millimeters | -9637.3% |
| 1949 | -103.45 millimeters | -70.5% |
| 1950 | -201.37 millimeters | +94.6% |
| 1951 | -125.78 millimeters | -37.5% |
| 1952 | 49.33 millimeters | -139.2% |
| 1953 | -309.92 millimeters | -728.3% |
| 1954 | -60.5 millimeters | -80.5% |
| 1955 | 290.34 millimeters | -579.9% |
| 1956 | 150.34 millimeters | -48.2% |
| 1957 | -62.49 millimeters | -141.6% |
| 1958 | 45.48 millimeters | -172.8% |
| 1959 | 114.58 millimeters | +151.9% |
| 1960 | 436.53 millimeters | +281.0% |
| 1961 | -290.94 millimeters | -166.6% |
| 1962 | 320.19 millimeters | -210.1% |
| 1963 | 475.8 millimeters | +48.6% |
| 1964 | 147.56 millimeters | -69.0% |
| 1965 | -26.68 millimeters | -118.1% |
| 1966 | 423.04 millimeters | -1685.8% |
| 1967 | -123.15 millimeters | -129.1% |
| 1968 | 85.99 millimeters | -169.8% |
| 1969 | 246.7 millimeters | +186.9% |
| 1970 | 350.74 millimeters | +42.2% |
| 1971 | 93.69 millimeters | -73.3% |
| 1972 | 286.31 millimeters | +205.6% |
| 1973 | 119.78 millimeters | -58.2% |
| 1974 | 193.33 millimeters | +61.4% |
| 1975 | -264.87 millimeters | -237.0% |
| 1976 | 161.77 millimeters | -161.1% |
| 1977 | -130.65 millimeters | -180.8% |
| 1978 | 208.12 millimeters | -259.3% |
| 1979 | 366.14 millimeters | +75.9% |
| 1980 | 262.23 millimeters | -28.4% |
| 1981 | 202.72 millimeters | -22.7% |
| 1982 | -249.07 millimeters | -222.9% |
| 1983 | -230.17 millimeters | -7.6% |
| 1984 | -163.47 millimeters | -29.0% |
| 1985 | 13.08 millimeters | -108.0% |
| 1986 | -38.18 millimeters | -391.9% |
| 1987 | -6.21 millimeters | -83.7% |
| 1988 | -193 millimeters | +3006.9% |
| 1989 | -181.21 millimeters | -6.1% |
| 1990 | -307.75 millimeters | +69.8% |
| 1991 | -108.48 millimeters | -64.8% |
| 1992 | -266.66 millimeters | +145.8% |
| 1993 | -169.98 millimeters | -36.3% |
| 1994 | -333.86 millimeters | +96.4% |
| 1995 | 137.51 millimeters | -141.2% |
| 1996 | 253.46 millimeters | +84.3% |
| 1997 | -295.05 millimeters | -216.4% |
| 1998 | -2.39 millimeters | -99.2% |
| 1999 | 45.47 millimeters | -1999.0% |
| 2000 | -280 millimeters | -715.7% |
| 2001 | -94.65 millimeters | -66.2% |
| 2002 | 11.49 millimeters | -112.1% |
| 2003 | -79.09 millimeters | -788.4% |
| 2004 | 244.18 millimeters | -408.7% |
| 2005 | 230.89 millimeters | -5.4% |
| 2006 | -164.17 millimeters | -171.1% |
| 2007 | -182.38 millimeters | +11.1% |
| 2008 | -148.45 millimeters | -18.6% |
| 2009 | 259.98 millimeters | -275.1% |
| 2010 | 663.55 millimeters | +155.2% |
| 2011 | -403.4 millimeters | -160.8% |
| 2012 | 116.99 millimeters | -129.0% |
| 2013 | 144.43 millimeters | +23.5% |
| 2014 | 142.65 millimeters | -1.2% |
| 2015 | -90.06 millimeters | -163.1% |
| 2016 | 290.76 millimeters | -422.8% |
| 2017 | -99.3 millimeters | -134.2% |
| 2018 | 284.65 millimeters | -386.7% |
| 2019 | 7.4 millimeters | -97.4% |
| 2020 | -115.47 millimeters | -1660.4% |
| 2021 | 307.77 millimeters | -366.5% |
| 2022 | -34.02 millimeters | -111.1% |
| 2023 | 187.2 millimeters | -650.2% |
| 2024 | -32.97 millimeters | -117.6% |
| 2025 | 14.22 millimeters | -143.1% |
Albania compared with similar countries
- Albania's 14.22 millimeters is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is -15.85 millimeters. (50 countries reporting)
- Albania's 14.22 millimeters is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -67.1 millimeters. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Precipitation anomalies in Albania changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | -9637.3% | 3.67 millimeters | -350.37 millimeters |
| 1988 | -3006.9% | -6.21 millimeters | -193 millimeters |
| 1999 | +1999.0% | -2.39 millimeters | 45.47 millimeters |
| 2020 | -1660.4% | 7.4 millimeters | -115.47 millimeters |
| 1966 | +1685.8% | -26.68 millimeters | 423.04 millimeters |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | -142.75 millimeters | -370.26 millimeters | 113.9 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | -11 millimeters | -309.92 millimeters | 290.34 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | 169.51 millimeters | -290.94 millimeters | 475.8 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | 138.44 millimeters | -264.87 millimeters | 366.14 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | -58.33 millimeters | -249.07 millimeters | 262.23 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | -104.77 millimeters | -333.86 millimeters | 253.46 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | -20.22 millimeters | -280 millimeters | 259.98 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | 105.77 millimeters | -403.4 millimeters | 663.55 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | 54.45 millimeters | -115.47 millimeters | 307.77 millimeters | 6 |
Countries ranked near Albania
More climate change data for Albania
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 47.88 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 3,654 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 846.22 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,808 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 3.19 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 100.28 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 309.07 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 303.24 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 5.83 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 1.14 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in Albania?
- Precipitation anomalies in Albania was 14.22 millimeters in 2025, according to Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest precipitation anomalies recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 663.55 millimeters in 2010.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was -403.4 millimeters in 2011.
- How does Albania rank for precipitation anomalies?
- Albania ranks 68th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 115.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Albania data come from?
- The figures come from Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Precipitation anomalies. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Difference in a specific year's total precipitation—rain and snow—from the 1991–2020 average, measured in millimeters, excluding fog and dew.