Precipitation anomalies in Tunisia
Tunisia: Precipitation anomalies was -8.04 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-8.04 millimeters
Change on year
up 85.2%
World rank
83rd
of 192 countries
All-time high
169.58 millimeters
in 1976
All-time low
-96.26 millimeters
in 1945
Years of data
86
1940–2025
Precipitation anomalies in Tunisia, 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 Tunisia is -8.04 millimeters, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 85.2% on the previous year and up 61.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Tunisia peaked at 169.58 millimeters in 1976 and was at its lowest, -96.26 millimeters, in 1945.
That places Tunisia 83rd 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 Tunisia, year by year
| Year | millimeters | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | -46.93 millimeters | — |
| 1941 | -45.36 millimeters | -3.3% |
| 1942 | -2.74 millimeters | -94.0% |
| 1943 | 144.21 millimeters | -5356.4% |
| 1944 | -50.5 millimeters | -135.0% |
| 1945 | -96.26 millimeters | +90.6% |
| 1946 | -75.37 millimeters | -21.7% |
| 1947 | -57.95 millimeters | -23.1% |
| 1948 | -9.35 millimeters | -83.9% |
| 1949 | 25.37 millimeters | -371.2% |
| 1950 | -16.04 millimeters | -163.2% |
| 1951 | -38.87 millimeters | +142.4% |
| 1952 | -45.97 millimeters | +18.3% |
| 1953 | 36.03 millimeters | -178.4% |
| 1954 | -34.46 millimeters | -195.6% |
| 1955 | -8.53 millimeters | -75.2% |
| 1956 | -34.6 millimeters | +305.7% |
| 1957 | 69.39 millimeters | -300.5% |
| 1958 | -10.96 millimeters | -115.8% |
| 1959 | -20.18 millimeters | +84.1% |
| 1960 | -49.97 millimeters | +147.7% |
| 1961 | -70.74 millimeters | +41.6% |
| 1962 | -19.4 millimeters | -72.6% |
| 1963 | 28.26 millimeters | -245.7% |
| 1964 | 23.62 millimeters | -16.4% |
| 1965 | -15.86 millimeters | -167.1% |
| 1966 | -15.71 millimeters | -1.0% |
| 1967 | -38.39 millimeters | +144.5% |
| 1968 | -18.21 millimeters | -52.6% |
| 1969 | 165.97 millimeters | -1011.2% |
| 1970 | -49.4 millimeters | -129.8% |
| 1971 | 54.4 millimeters | -210.1% |
| 1972 | 119.27 millimeters | +119.3% |
| 1973 | 128.26 millimeters | +7.5% |
| 1974 | 12.7 millimeters | -90.1% |
| 1975 | 40.91 millimeters | +222.2% |
| 1976 | 169.58 millimeters | +314.5% |
| 1977 | -35.07 millimeters | -120.7% |
| 1978 | -12.03 millimeters | -65.7% |
| 1979 | 57.9 millimeters | -581.4% |
| 1980 | 34.47 millimeters | -40.5% |
| 1981 | -62.91 millimeters | -282.5% |
| 1982 | 64.31 millimeters | -202.2% |
| 1983 | -55.08 millimeters | -185.6% |
| 1984 | 33.04 millimeters | -160.0% |
| 1985 | -37.67 millimeters | -214.0% |
| 1986 | 24.62 millimeters | -165.4% |
| 1987 | -34.07 millimeters | -238.3% |
| 1988 | -34.95 millimeters | +2.6% |
| 1989 | -59.09 millimeters | +69.1% |
| 1990 | 97.85 millimeters | -265.6% |
| 1991 | -2.2 millimeters | -102.3% |
| 1992 | 51.36 millimeters | -2432.2% |
| 1993 | -56.02 millimeters | -209.1% |
| 1994 | -48.16 millimeters | -14.0% |
| 1995 | 21.57 millimeters | -144.8% |
| 1996 | 17.29 millimeters | -19.8% |
| 1997 | 26.56 millimeters | +53.6% |
| 1998 | -23.15 millimeters | -187.2% |
| 1999 | 6.58 millimeters | -128.4% |
| 2000 | -69.67 millimeters | -1158.1% |
| 2001 | -77.02 millimeters | +10.5% |
| 2002 | -31.99 millimeters | -58.5% |
| 2003 | 117.96 millimeters | -468.8% |
| 2004 | 30.61 millimeters | -74.1% |
| 2005 | 11.56 millimeters | -62.2% |
| 2006 | 15.81 millimeters | +36.9% |
| 2007 | 34.32 millimeters | +117.0% |
| 2008 | -39.29 millimeters | -214.5% |
| 2009 | 73.39 millimeters | -286.8% |
| 2010 | -18.43 millimeters | -125.1% |
| 2011 | 33.04 millimeters | -279.3% |
| 2012 | -1.49 millimeters | -104.5% |
| 2013 | -26.63 millimeters | +1686.7% |
| 2014 | -7.99 millimeters | -70.0% |
| 2015 | -20.88 millimeters | +161.4% |
| 2016 | -18.42 millimeters | -11.8% |
| 2017 | -5.24 millimeters | -71.6% |
| 2018 | 1.32 millimeters | -125.2% |
| 2019 | 23.77 millimeters | +1702.2% |
| 2020 | -18.57 millimeters | -178.1% |
| 2021 | -76.7 millimeters | +313.0% |
| 2022 | -91.39 millimeters | +19.2% |
| 2023 | -31.24 millimeters | -65.8% |
| 2024 | -54.28 millimeters | +73.8% |
| 2025 | -8.04 millimeters | -85.2% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's -8.04 millimeters is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is -16.79 millimeters, 48% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's -8.04 millimeters is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is -27.45 millimeters, 29% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Precipitation anomalies in Tunisia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | +5356.4% | -2.74 millimeters | 144.21 millimeters |
| 1992 | +2432.2% | -2.2 millimeters | 51.36 millimeters |
| 2019 | +1702.2% | 1.32 millimeters | 23.77 millimeters |
| 2013 | -1686.7% | -1.49 millimeters | -26.63 millimeters |
| 2000 | -1158.1% | 6.58 millimeters | -69.67 millimeters |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | -21.49 millimeters | -96.26 millimeters | 144.21 millimeters | 10 |
| 1950s | -10.42 millimeters | -45.97 millimeters | 69.39 millimeters | 10 |
| 1960s | -1.04 millimeters | -70.74 millimeters | 165.97 millimeters | 10 |
| 1970s | 48.65 millimeters | -49.4 millimeters | 169.58 millimeters | 10 |
| 1980s | -12.73 millimeters | -62.91 millimeters | 64.31 millimeters | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.17 millimeters | -56.02 millimeters | 97.85 millimeters | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.57 millimeters | -77.02 millimeters | 117.96 millimeters | 10 |
| 2010s | -4.09 millimeters | -26.63 millimeters | 33.04 millimeters | 10 |
| 2020s | -46.7 millimeters | -91.39 millimeters | -8.04 millimeters | 6 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
More climate change data for Tunisia
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 241.72 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 5,824 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,319 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3,505 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 8.75 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 125.16 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,551 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,529 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 21.55 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 5.77 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies in Tunisia?
- Precipitation anomalies in Tunisia was -8.04 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 Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 169.58 millimeters in 1976.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was -96.26 millimeters in 1945.
- How does Tunisia rank for precipitation anomalies?
- Tunisia ranks 83rd out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 61.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia 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.