Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in Australia
Australia: Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate was -99.63 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-99.63 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 116.9%
World rank
113th
of 192 countries
All-time high
589.3 % change on previous year
in 2024
All-time low
-604.22 % change on previous year
in 2018
Years of data
81
1941–2025
Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in Australia, 1941–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in Australia is -99.63 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 116.9% on the previous year and up 77.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in Australia peaked at 589.3 % change on previous year in 2024 and was at its lowest, -604.22 % change on previous year, in 2018.
That places Australia 113th 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, annual growth rate in Australia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 29.04 % change on previous year | — |
| 1942 | 82.5 % change on previous year | +184.1% |
| 1943 | -600.28 % change on previous year | -827.6% |
| 1944 | 72.87 % change on previous year | -112.1% |
| 1945 | -142.98 % change on previous year | -296.2% |
| 1946 | -221.69 % change on previous year | +55.0% |
| 1947 | 59.48 % change on previous year | -126.8% |
| 1948 | -5.46 % change on previous year | -109.2% |
| 1949 | 246.27 % change on previous year | -4609.7% |
| 1950 | 24.37 % change on previous year | -90.1% |
| 1951 | -227.25 % change on previous year | -1032.4% |
| 1952 | 22.99 % change on previous year | -110.1% |
| 1953 | 66.67 % change on previous year | +190.0% |
| 1954 | -148.89 % change on previous year | -323.3% |
| 1955 | 161.61 % change on previous year | -208.5% |
| 1956 | 110.52 % change on previous year | -31.6% |
| 1957 | -175.89 % change on previous year | -259.2% |
| 1958 | -42.61 % change on previous year | -75.8% |
| 1959 | 48.11 % change on previous year | -212.9% |
| 1960 | 61.63 % change on previous year | +28.1% |
| 1961 | -473.26 % change on previous year | -867.9% |
| 1962 | 87.73 % change on previous year | -118.5% |
| 1963 | 361.12 % change on previous year | +311.6% |
| 1964 | -157.59 % change on previous year | -143.6% |
| 1965 | -173.94 % change on previous year | +10.4% |
| 1966 | -16.96 % change on previous year | -90.2% |
| 1967 | 56.03 % change on previous year | -430.4% |
| 1968 | 261.83 % change on previous year | +367.3% |
| 1969 | -283.77 % change on previous year | -208.4% |
| 1970 | -37.03 % change on previous year | -87.0% |
| 1971 | 80.77 % change on previous year | -318.1% |
| 1972 | -269.93 % change on previous year | -434.2% |
| 1973 | 214.41 % change on previous year | -179.4% |
| 1974 | 119.43 % change on previous year | -44.3% |
| 1975 | -55.36 % change on previous year | -146.3% |
| 1976 | -61.43 % change on previous year | +11.0% |
| 1977 | -103.41 % change on previous year | +68.3% |
| 1979 | -121.25 % change on previous year | +17.3% |
| 1980 | -299.48 % change on previous year | +147.0% |
| 1981 | 265.14 % change on previous year | -188.5% |
| 1982 | -176.48 % change on previous year | -166.6% |
| 1983 | 194.75 % change on previous year | -210.4% |
| 1984 | 96.96 % change on previous year | -50.2% |
| 1985 | -141.8 % change on previous year | -246.2% |
| 1986 | -28.78 % change on previous year | -79.7% |
| 1987 | 127.58 % change on previous year | -543.3% |
| 1988 | -84.45 % change on previous year | -166.2% |
| 1989 | 37.41 % change on previous year | -144.3% |
| 1991 | 101.12 % change on previous year | +170.3% |
| 1993 | 336.46 % change on previous year | +232.7% |
| 1994 | -579.15 % change on previous year | -272.1% |
| 1995 | 142.4 % change on previous year | -124.6% |
| 1996 | -130.89 % change on previous year | -191.9% |
| 1997 | 430.56 % change on previous year | -428.9% |
| 1998 | 49.99 % change on previous year | -88.4% |
| 1999 | -16.55 % change on previous year | -133.1% |
| 2000 | 187.53 % change on previous year | -1233.0% |
| 2001 | -77.12 % change on previous year | -141.1% |
| 2002 | -441.84 % change on previous year | +472.9% |
| 2003 | 89.33 % change on previous year | -120.2% |
| 2004 | 58.4 % change on previous year | -34.6% |
| 2006 | 77.79 % change on previous year | +33.2% |
| 2007 | 171.21 % change on previous year | +120.1% |
| 2008 | -260.6 % change on previous year | -252.2% |
| 2009 | -46.64 % change on previous year | -82.1% |
| 2010 | 558.52 % change on previous year | -1297.4% |
| 2011 | 16.65 % change on previous year | -97.0% |
| 2012 | -110.58 % change on previous year | -764.2% |
| 2013 | -198.18 % change on previous year | +79.2% |
| 2014 | 87.42 % change on previous year | -144.1% |
| 2015 | -434.89 % change on previous year | -597.5% |
| 2016 | 170.96 % change on previous year | -139.3% |
| 2017 | -141.45 % change on previous year | -182.7% |
| 2018 | -604.22 % change on previous year | +327.2% |
| 2019 | -142.81 % change on previous year | -76.4% |
| 2020 | 106.39 % change on previous year | -174.5% |
| 2021 | 58.35 % change on previous year | -45.2% |
| 2022 | 363.78 % change on previous year | +523.4% |
| 2023 | -119.59 % change on previous year | -132.9% |
| 2024 | 589.3 % change on previous year | -592.8% |
| 2025 | -99.63 % change on previous year | -116.9% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's -99.63 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is -101.45 % change on previous year, 98% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Australia's -99.63 % change on previous year is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is -28.49 % change on previous year, 3.5× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in Australia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | +4609.7% | -5.46 % change on previous year | 246.27 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | -53.36 % change on previous year | -600.28 % change on previous year | 246.27 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1950s | -16.04 % change on previous year | -227.25 % change on previous year | 161.61 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1960s | -27.72 % change on previous year | -473.26 % change on previous year | 361.12 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | -25.98 % change on previous year | -269.93 % change on previous year | 214.41 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | -0.9137 % change on previous year | -299.48 % change on previous year | 265.14 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 41.74 % change on previous year | -579.15 % change on previous year | 430.56 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | -26.88 % change on previous year | -441.84 % change on previous year | 187.53 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | -79.86 % change on previous year | -604.22 % change on previous year | 558.52 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 149.77 % change on previous year | -119.59 % change on previous year | 589.3 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Australia
- 110 Puerto Rico -96.42 % change on previous year compare
- 111 Suriname -97.64 % change on previous year compare
- 112 Honduras -99.35 % change on previous year compare
- 114 Somalia -100.64 % change on previous year compare
- 115 Cape Verde -101.1 % change on previous year compare
- 116 Lithuania -101.45 % change on previous year compare
More climate change data for Australia
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 1.30 billion kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 118,578 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 34,162 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 84,416 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 128.91 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 3,015 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 12,473 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 10,966 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,507 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 41.38 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in Australia?
- Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in Australia was -99.63 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 589.3 % change on previous year in 2024.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was -604.22 % change on previous year in 2018.
- How does Australia rank for precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate?
- Australia ranks 113th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 77.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Precipitation anomalies. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Precipitation anomalies Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Precipitation anomalies. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.