Precipitation anomalies in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Precipitation anomalies was -338.41 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-338.41 millimeters
Change on year
down 8.6%
World rank
187th
of 192 countries
All-time high
589.44 millimeters
in 1980
All-time low
-343.43 millimeters
in 2021
Years of data
86
1940–2025
Precipitation anomalies in Central African Republic, 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 Central African Republic stood at -338.41 millimeters.
That represents a change of down 8.6% on the previous year and down 60.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Central African Republic peaked at 589.44 millimeters in 1980 and was at its lowest, -343.43 millimeters, in 2021.
Central African Republic ranks 187th of 192 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Precipitation anomalies in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | millimeters | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 62.04 millimeters | — |
| 1941 | -156.82 millimeters | -352.8% |
| 1942 | 0.2311 millimeters | -100.1% |
| 1943 | -91.48 millimeters | -39691.7% |
| 1944 | 62.94 millimeters | -168.8% |
| 1945 | 75.25 millimeters | +19.6% |
| 1946 | 73.71 millimeters | -2.1% |
| 1947 | 87.44 millimeters | +18.6% |
| 1948 | 292.43 millimeters | +234.4% |
| 1949 | -221.39 millimeters | -175.7% |
| 1950 | -0.4311 millimeters | -99.8% |
| 1951 | 266.69 millimeters | -61961.7% |
| 1952 | 441.15 millimeters | +65.4% |
| 1953 | 360.87 millimeters | -18.2% |
| 1954 | 174.9 millimeters | -51.5% |
| 1955 | 339.66 millimeters | +94.2% |
| 1956 | 243.6 millimeters | -28.3% |
| 1957 | 201.52 millimeters | -17.3% |
| 1958 | 376.2 millimeters | +86.7% |
| 1959 | -18.09 millimeters | -104.8% |
| 1960 | 226.71 millimeters | -1353.5% |
| 1961 | 91.74 millimeters | -59.5% |
| 1962 | 202.85 millimeters | +121.1% |
| 1963 | -153.36 millimeters | -175.6% |
| 1964 | -271.86 millimeters | +77.3% |
| 1965 | -308.22 millimeters | +13.4% |
| 1966 | -209.72 millimeters | -32.0% |
| 1967 | 141.84 millimeters | -167.6% |
| 1968 | 261.31 millimeters | +84.2% |
| 1969 | 487.41 millimeters | +86.5% |
| 1970 | 272.22 millimeters | -44.1% |
| 1971 | 199.72 millimeters | -26.6% |
| 1972 | 166.86 millimeters | -16.5% |
| 1973 | 224.52 millimeters | +34.6% |
| 1974 | 333.61 millimeters | +48.6% |
| 1975 | 259.16 millimeters | -22.3% |
| 1976 | 308.3 millimeters | +19.0% |
| 1977 | 114.44 millimeters | -62.9% |
| 1978 | 250.76 millimeters | +119.1% |
| 1979 | 424.59 millimeters | +69.3% |
| 1980 | 589.44 millimeters | +38.8% |
| 1981 | 370.29 millimeters | -37.2% |
| 1982 | 345.15 millimeters | -6.8% |
| 1983 | 199.46 millimeters | -42.2% |
| 1984 | 231.18 millimeters | +15.9% |
| 1985 | 444.59 millimeters | +92.3% |
| 1986 | 280.54 millimeters | -36.9% |
| 1987 | 243.77 millimeters | -13.1% |
| 1988 | 308.68 millimeters | +26.6% |
| 1989 | 121.22 millimeters | -60.7% |
| 1990 | 254.78 millimeters | +110.2% |
| 1991 | 256.39 millimeters | +0.6% |
| 1992 | 279.55 millimeters | +9.0% |
| 1993 | 196.87 millimeters | -29.6% |
| 1994 | 286.98 millimeters | +45.8% |
| 1995 | 294 millimeters | +2.4% |
| 1996 | 262.55 millimeters | -10.7% |
| 1997 | 167.66 millimeters | -36.1% |
| 1998 | 93.15 millimeters | -44.4% |
| 1999 | 183.36 millimeters | +96.8% |
| 2000 | 23.73 millimeters | -87.1% |
| 2001 | -85.31 millimeters | -459.6% |
| 2002 | -47.28 millimeters | -44.6% |
| 2003 | -7.58 millimeters | -84.0% |
| 2004 | -71.11 millimeters | +838.5% |
| 2005 | -32.3 millimeters | -54.6% |
| 2006 | -24.1 millimeters | -25.4% |
| 2007 | -23.45 millimeters | -2.7% |
| 2008 | -138.72 millimeters | +491.6% |
| 2009 | -89.16 millimeters | -35.7% |
| 2010 | 51.23 millimeters | -157.5% |
| 2011 | -185.61 millimeters | -462.3% |
| 2012 | -94.48 millimeters | -49.1% |
| 2013 | -156.95 millimeters | +66.1% |
| 2014 | -121.83 millimeters | -22.4% |
| 2015 | -210.47 millimeters | +72.8% |
| 2016 | -86.51 millimeters | -58.9% |
| 2017 | -132.74 millimeters | +53.4% |
| 2018 | -233.9 millimeters | +76.2% |
| 2019 | -118.79 millimeters | -49.2% |
| 2020 | -235.18 millimeters | +98.0% |
| 2021 | -343.43 millimeters | +46.0% |
| 2022 | -260.64 millimeters | -24.1% |
| 2023 | -279.66 millimeters | +7.3% |
| 2024 | -311.7 millimeters | +11.5% |
| 2025 | -338.41 millimeters | +8.6% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's -338.41 millimeters is below the median for low income countries, which is -67.27 millimeters, 5.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's -338.41 millimeters is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -73.9 millimeters, 4.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Precipitation anomalies in Central African Republic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | +61961.7% | -0.4311 millimeters | 266.69 millimeters |
| 1943 | -39691.7% | 0.2311 millimeters | -91.48 millimeters |
| 1960 | +1353.5% | -18.09 millimeters | 226.71 millimeters |
| 2004 | -838.5% | -7.58 millimeters | -71.11 millimeters |
| 2008 | -491.6% | -23.45 millimeters | -138.72 millimeters |
| 2001 | -459.6% | 23.73 millimeters | -85.31 millimeters |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 18.44 millimeters | -221.39 millimeters | 292.43 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | 238.61 millimeters | -18.09 millimeters | 441.15 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | 46.87 millimeters | -308.22 millimeters | 487.41 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | 255.42 millimeters | 114.44 millimeters | 424.59 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | 313.43 millimeters | 121.22 millimeters | 589.44 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | 227.53 millimeters | 93.15 millimeters | 294 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | -49.53 millimeters | -138.72 millimeters | 23.73 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | -129 millimeters | -233.9 millimeters | 51.23 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | -294.84 millimeters | -343.43 millimeters | -235.18 millimeters | 6 |
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More climate change data for Central African Republic
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 1.19 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 13,396 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 4,441 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 8,956 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 16.76 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 319.84 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 167.09 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 51.6 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 115.5 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.1947 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in Central African Republic?
- Precipitation anomalies in Central African Republic was -338.41 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 Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 589.44 millimeters in 1980.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -343.43 millimeters in 2021.
- How does Central African Republic rank for precipitation anomalies?
- Central African Republic ranks 187th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 60.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic 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.