Precipitation anomalies in Tajikistan
Tajikistan: Precipitation anomalies was -182.97 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-182.97 millimeters
Change on year
down 839.4%
World rank
176th
of 192 countries
All-time high
232.98 millimeters
in 1969
All-time low
-400.63 millimeters
in 1947
Years of data
86
1940–2025
Precipitation anomalies in Tajikistan, 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 Tajikistan stood at -182.97 millimeters.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 839.4% on the previous year and down 386.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Tajikistan peaked at 232.98 millimeters in 1969 and was at its lowest, -400.63 millimeters, in 1947.
Tajikistan ranks 176th 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 Tajikistan, year by year
| Year | millimeters | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | -228.67 millimeters | — |
| 1941 | -274.17 millimeters | +19.9% |
| 1942 | -166.08 millimeters | -39.4% |
| 1943 | -65.57 millimeters | -60.5% |
| 1944 | -234.84 millimeters | +258.1% |
| 1945 | -80.42 millimeters | -65.8% |
| 1946 | -306.34 millimeters | +280.9% |
| 1947 | -400.63 millimeters | +30.8% |
| 1948 | -149.98 millimeters | -62.6% |
| 1949 | -87.5 millimeters | -41.7% |
| 1950 | -168 millimeters | +92.0% |
| 1951 | -0.2259 millimeters | -99.9% |
| 1952 | -59.78 millimeters | +26364.7% |
| 1953 | 78.6 millimeters | -231.5% |
| 1954 | 25.71 millimeters | -67.3% |
| 1955 | -53.85 millimeters | -309.5% |
| 1956 | -102.29 millimeters | +90.0% |
| 1957 | 6.6 millimeters | -106.4% |
| 1958 | 25.72 millimeters | +289.9% |
| 1959 | -33.3 millimeters | -229.5% |
| 1960 | -61.76 millimeters | +85.5% |
| 1961 | -169.37 millimeters | +174.2% |
| 1962 | -66.07 millimeters | -61.0% |
| 1963 | -66.28 millimeters | +0.3% |
| 1964 | 26.73 millimeters | -140.3% |
| 1965 | 20.32 millimeters | -24.0% |
| 1966 | -51.36 millimeters | -352.7% |
| 1967 | -83.65 millimeters | +62.9% |
| 1968 | 17.64 millimeters | -121.1% |
| 1969 | 232.98 millimeters | +1220.4% |
| 1970 | -95.91 millimeters | -141.2% |
| 1971 | -197.02 millimeters | +105.4% |
| 1972 | 62.91 millimeters | -131.9% |
| 1973 | -77.51 millimeters | -223.2% |
| 1974 | -56.45 millimeters | -27.2% |
| 1975 | -92.17 millimeters | +63.3% |
| 1976 | -41.54 millimeters | -54.9% |
| 1977 | -40.64 millimeters | -2.2% |
| 1978 | -56.11 millimeters | +38.1% |
| 1979 | -56.2 millimeters | +0.2% |
| 1980 | -0.2794 millimeters | -99.5% |
| 1981 | 98.67 millimeters | -35414.4% |
| 1982 | -34.64 millimeters | -135.1% |
| 1983 | -64.08 millimeters | +85.0% |
| 1984 | 45.54 millimeters | -171.1% |
| 1985 | -31.91 millimeters | -170.1% |
| 1986 | -2.34 millimeters | -92.7% |
| 1987 | 190.46 millimeters | -8228.4% |
| 1988 | 73.59 millimeters | -61.4% |
| 1989 | -12.48 millimeters | -117.0% |
| 1990 | 0.426 millimeters | -103.4% |
| 1991 | 108.97 millimeters | +25479.5% |
| 1992 | 69.35 millimeters | -36.4% |
| 1993 | 165.13 millimeters | +138.1% |
| 1994 | 8.59 millimeters | -94.8% |
| 1995 | -133.09 millimeters | -1648.6% |
| 1996 | 5.7 millimeters | -104.3% |
| 1997 | -98.4 millimeters | -1825.7% |
| 1998 | 194.07 millimeters | -297.2% |
| 1999 | 145.87 millimeters | -24.8% |
| 2000 | -84.73 millimeters | -158.1% |
| 2001 | -120.16 millimeters | +41.8% |
| 2002 | 40.55 millimeters | -133.7% |
| 2003 | 79.53 millimeters | +96.1% |
| 2004 | 60.87 millimeters | -23.5% |
| 2005 | -68.59 millimeters | -212.7% |
| 2006 | -50.27 millimeters | -26.7% |
| 2007 | -39.45 millimeters | -21.5% |
| 2008 | -97.79 millimeters | +147.9% |
| 2009 | 76.18 millimeters | -177.9% |
| 2010 | 52.12 millimeters | -31.6% |
| 2011 | 8.65 millimeters | -83.4% |
| 2012 | -67.83 millimeters | -883.8% |
| 2013 | -103.22 millimeters | +52.2% |
| 2014 | -23.41 millimeters | -77.3% |
| 2015 | 63.94 millimeters | -373.1% |
| 2016 | 23.56 millimeters | -63.2% |
| 2017 | -18.15 millimeters | -177.1% |
| 2018 | -32.56 millimeters | +79.4% |
| 2019 | -68.67 millimeters | +110.9% |
| 2020 | -96.76 millimeters | +40.9% |
| 2021 | -141.62 millimeters | +46.4% |
| 2022 | -2.93 millimeters | -97.9% |
| 2023 | -150.28 millimeters | +5029.5% |
| 2024 | 24.74 millimeters | -116.5% |
| 2025 | -182.97 millimeters | -839.4% |
Tajikistan compared with similar countries
- Tajikistan's -182.97 millimeters is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is -16.79 millimeters, 10.9× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Tajikistan's -182.97 millimeters is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -67.1 millimeters, 2.7× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Precipitation anomalies in Tajikistan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | +35414.4% | -0.2794 millimeters | 98.67 millimeters |
| 1952 | -26364.7% | -0.2259 millimeters | -59.78 millimeters |
| 1991 | +25479.5% | 0.426 millimeters | 108.97 millimeters |
| 1987 | +8228.4% | -2.34 millimeters | 190.46 millimeters |
| 2023 | -5029.5% | -2.93 millimeters | -150.28 millimeters |
| 1997 | -1825.7% | 5.7 millimeters | -98.4 millimeters |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | -199.42 millimeters | -400.63 millimeters | -65.57 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | -28.08 millimeters | -168 millimeters | 78.6 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | -20.08 millimeters | -169.37 millimeters | 232.98 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | -65.06 millimeters | -197.02 millimeters | 62.91 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | 26.25 millimeters | -64.08 millimeters | 190.46 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | 46.66 millimeters | -133.09 millimeters | 194.07 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | -20.39 millimeters | -120.16 millimeters | 79.53 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | -16.56 millimeters | -103.22 millimeters | 63.94 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | -91.64 millimeters | -182.97 millimeters | 24.74 millimeters | 6 |
Countries ranked near Tajikistan
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More climate change data for Tajikistan
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 15.64 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 5,144 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,173 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3,971 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 4.43 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 141.81 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 270.49 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 155.63 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 114.86 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.5873 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in Tajikistan?
- Precipitation anomalies in Tajikistan was -182.97 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 Tajikistan?
- The highest recorded value was 232.98 millimeters in 1969.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Tajikistan?
- The lowest recorded value was -400.63 millimeters in 1947.
- How does Tajikistan rank for precipitation anomalies?
- Tajikistan ranks 176th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Tajikistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 386.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tajikistan 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.