Precipitation anomalies in Congo
Congo: Precipitation anomalies was -74 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-74 millimeters
Change on year
up 70.6%
World rank
123rd
of 192 countries
All-time high
740.86 millimeters
in 1967
All-time low
-412.32 millimeters
in 1941
Years of data
86
1940–2025
Precipitation anomalies in Congo, 1940–2025
Source: Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in millimeters.
Analysis
The most recent figure for precipitation anomalies in Congo is -74 millimeters, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 70.6% on the previous year and up 61.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Congo peaked at 740.86 millimeters in 1967 and was at its lowest, -412.32 millimeters, in 1941.
That places Congo 123rd out of 192 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 Congo, year by year
| Year | millimeters | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | -74.59 millimeters | — |
| 1941 | -412.32 millimeters | +452.8% |
| 1942 | -130.46 millimeters | -68.4% |
| 1943 | -198.53 millimeters | +52.2% |
| 1944 | -164.74 millimeters | -17.0% |
| 1945 | 29.66 millimeters | -118.0% |
| 1946 | -118.59 millimeters | -499.8% |
| 1947 | -12.42 millimeters | -89.5% |
| 1948 | 427.13 millimeters | -3537.7% |
| 1949 | -255.51 millimeters | -159.8% |
| 1950 | -131.51 millimeters | -48.5% |
| 1951 | 262.82 millimeters | -299.9% |
| 1952 | 453.05 millimeters | +72.4% |
| 1953 | 227.79 millimeters | -49.7% |
| 1954 | 19.44 millimeters | -91.5% |
| 1955 | -25.37 millimeters | -230.5% |
| 1956 | -110.32 millimeters | +334.8% |
| 1957 | -233.09 millimeters | +111.3% |
| 1958 | -248.77 millimeters | +6.7% |
| 1959 | 97.26 millimeters | -139.1% |
| 1960 | 255.63 millimeters | +162.8% |
| 1961 | 279.61 millimeters | +9.4% |
| 1962 | 111.22 millimeters | -60.2% |
| 1963 | -42.59 millimeters | -138.3% |
| 1964 | -226.41 millimeters | +431.6% |
| 1965 | -10.58 millimeters | -95.3% |
| 1966 | 60.38 millimeters | -670.6% |
| 1967 | 740.86 millimeters | +1126.9% |
| 1968 | 191.81 millimeters | -74.1% |
| 1969 | 312.46 millimeters | +62.9% |
| 1970 | 235.32 millimeters | -24.7% |
| 1971 | 168.42 millimeters | -28.4% |
| 1972 | 100.43 millimeters | -40.4% |
| 1973 | 295.57 millimeters | +194.3% |
| 1974 | 221.74 millimeters | -25.0% |
| 1975 | 153.35 millimeters | -30.8% |
| 1976 | 202.53 millimeters | +32.1% |
| 1977 | 248.48 millimeters | +22.7% |
| 1978 | 33.55 millimeters | -86.5% |
| 1979 | 218 millimeters | +549.8% |
| 1980 | 259.92 millimeters | +19.2% |
| 1981 | 124.79 millimeters | -52.0% |
| 1982 | 193.04 millimeters | +54.7% |
| 1983 | -59.32 millimeters | -130.7% |
| 1984 | 209.72 millimeters | -453.5% |
| 1985 | 266.81 millimeters | +27.2% |
| 1986 | 295.45 millimeters | +10.7% |
| 1987 | 244.11 millimeters | -17.4% |
| 1988 | 432.17 millimeters | +77.0% |
| 1989 | 87.2 millimeters | -79.8% |
| 1990 | 175.35 millimeters | +101.1% |
| 1991 | 84.35 millimeters | -51.9% |
| 1992 | 85.54 millimeters | +1.4% |
| 1993 | 171.86 millimeters | +100.9% |
| 1994 | 282.11 millimeters | +64.2% |
| 1995 | 265.78 millimeters | -5.8% |
| 1996 | 108.55 millimeters | -59.2% |
| 1997 | 107.04 millimeters | -1.4% |
| 1998 | 43.34 millimeters | -59.5% |
| 1999 | 269.95 millimeters | +522.9% |
| 2000 | 72.77 millimeters | -73.0% |
| 2001 | -165.28 millimeters | -327.1% |
| 2002 | 5.63 millimeters | -103.4% |
| 2003 | -15.04 millimeters | -367.0% |
| 2004 | -136.29 millimeters | +805.9% |
| 2005 | -147.34 millimeters | +8.1% |
| 2006 | -63.95 millimeters | -56.6% |
| 2007 | -24.3 millimeters | -62.0% |
| 2008 | -93.5 millimeters | +284.8% |
| 2009 | -4.46 millimeters | -95.2% |
| 2010 | -129.66 millimeters | +2808.5% |
| 2011 | -83.34 millimeters | -35.7% |
| 2012 | -60.99 millimeters | -26.8% |
| 2013 | -200.6 millimeters | +228.9% |
| 2014 | -61.95 millimeters | -69.1% |
| 2015 | -194.09 millimeters | +213.3% |
| 2016 | -97.58 millimeters | -49.7% |
| 2017 | -9.02 millimeters | -90.8% |
| 2018 | -101.29 millimeters | +1023.3% |
| 2019 | 59.04 millimeters | -158.3% |
| 2020 | 32.7 millimeters | -44.6% |
| 2021 | -106.67 millimeters | -426.3% |
| 2022 | -152.84 millimeters | +43.3% |
| 2023 | 18.04 millimeters | -111.8% |
| 2024 | -251.4 millimeters | -1493.5% |
| 2025 | -74 millimeters | -70.6% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's -74 millimeters is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is -16.79 millimeters, 4.4× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Congo's -74 millimeters is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -73.9 millimeters, 1.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Precipitation anomalies in Congo 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 | +3537.7% | -12.42 millimeters | 427.13 millimeters |
| 2010 | -2808.5% | -4.46 millimeters | -129.66 millimeters |
| 2024 | -1493.5% | 18.04 millimeters | -251.4 millimeters |
| 1967 | +1126.9% | 60.38 millimeters | 740.86 millimeters |
| 2018 | -1023.3% | -9.02 millimeters | -101.29 millimeters |
| 2004 | -805.9% | -15.04 millimeters | -136.29 millimeters |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | -91.04 millimeters | -412.32 millimeters | 427.13 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | 31.13 millimeters | -248.77 millimeters | 453.05 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | 167.24 millimeters | -226.41 millimeters | 740.86 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | 187.74 millimeters | 33.55 millimeters | 295.57 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | 205.39 millimeters | -59.32 millimeters | 432.17 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | 159.39 millimeters | 43.34 millimeters | 282.11 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | -57.18 millimeters | -165.28 millimeters | 72.77 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | -87.95 millimeters | -200.6 millimeters | 59.04 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | -89.03 millimeters | -251.4 millimeters | 32.7 millimeters | 6 |
Countries ranked near Congo
- 120 Bulgaria -73.48 millimeters compare
- 121 Antigua and Barbuda -73.73 millimeters compare
- 122 Nigeria -73.8 millimeters compare
- 124 Palestine -74.54 millimeters compare
- 125 Costa Rica -76.39 millimeters compare
- 126 Uzbekistan -76.64 millimeters compare
More climate change data for Congo
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 226,333 kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 762.73 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 278.7 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 484.03 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1.05 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 17.29 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 13.23 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 6.62 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 6.61 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.025 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in Congo?
- Precipitation anomalies in Congo was -74 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 Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 740.86 millimeters in 1967.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was -412.32 millimeters in 1941.
- How does Congo rank for precipitation anomalies?
- Congo ranks 123rd out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 61.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo 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.