Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in Iraq
Iraq: Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate was -325.26 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-325.26 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 2,782.2%
World rank
171st
of 192 countries
All-time high
530.11 % change on previous year
in 1982
All-time low
-945.63 % change on previous year
in 1962
Years of data
84
1941–2025
Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in Iraq, 1941–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Iraq recorded -325.26 % change on previous year for precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of down 2,782.2% on the previous year and down 324.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in Iraq peaked at 530.11 % change on previous year in 1982 and was at its lowest, -945.63 % change on previous year, in 1962.
Iraq ranks 171st 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, annual growth rate in Iraq, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1941 | -38.78 % change on previous year | — |
| 1942 | 79.01 % change on previous year | -303.8% |
| 1943 | 2.67 % change on previous year | -96.6% |
| 1944 | -288.24 % change on previous year | -10892.6% |
| 1945 | -3.26 % change on previous year | -98.9% |
| 1946 | 29.76 % change on previous year | -1011.6% |
| 1947 | 31.24 % change on previous year | +5.0% |
| 1948 | 33.53 % change on previous year | +7.3% |
| 1949 | 490.76 % change on previous year | +1363.6% |
| 1950 | -136.51 % change on previous year | -127.8% |
| 1951 | -93.56 % change on previous year | -31.5% |
| 1952 | 20.8 % change on previous year | -122.2% |
| 1953 | 145.64 % change on previous year | +600.1% |
| 1954 | 157.15 % change on previous year | +7.9% |
| 1955 | -254.57 % change on previous year | -262.0% |
| 1956 | 49.48 % change on previous year | -119.4% |
| 1957 | 190.46 % change on previous year | +285.0% |
| 1958 | -369.53 % change on previous year | -294.0% |
| 1959 | 40.42 % change on previous year | -110.9% |
| 1960 | 29.98 % change on previous year | -25.8% |
| 1961 | 120.63 % change on previous year | +302.4% |
| 1962 | -945.63 % change on previous year | -883.9% |
| 1963 | 172.15 % change on previous year | -118.2% |
| 1964 | -215.3 % change on previous year | -225.1% |
| 1965 | 130.1 % change on previous year | -160.4% |
| 1966 | -291.07 % change on previous year | -323.7% |
| 1967 | 171.08 % change on previous year | -158.8% |
| 1968 | 53.89 % change on previous year | -68.5% |
| 1969 | -7.94 % change on previous year | -114.7% |
| 1970 | -314.63 % change on previous year | +3863.7% |
| 1971 | 157.17 % change on previous year | -150.0% |
| 1972 | 117.87 % change on previous year | -25.0% |
| 1973 | -182.35 % change on previous year | -254.7% |
| 1974 | 240.59 % change on previous year | -231.9% |
| 1975 | -89.38 % change on previous year | -137.2% |
| 1976 | 61.5 % change on previous year | -168.8% |
| 1977 | -170.38 % change on previous year | -377.0% |
| 1978 | -428.7 % change on previous year | +151.6% |
| 1979 | 61.93 % change on previous year | -114.4% |
| 1980 | 218.88 % change on previous year | +253.4% |
| 1981 | -134.14 % change on previous year | -161.3% |
| 1982 | 530.11 % change on previous year | -495.2% |
| 1983 | -196.22 % change on previous year | -137.0% |
| 1984 | 70.08 % change on previous year | -135.7% |
| 1985 | 11.96 % change on previous year | -82.9% |
| 1986 | 390.91 % change on previous year | +3169.6% |
| 1987 | -71.89 % change on previous year | -118.4% |
| 1988 | 499.21 % change on previous year | -794.4% |
| 1989 | -151.75 % change on previous year | -130.4% |
| 1990 | -117.64 % change on previous year | -22.5% |
| 1991 | 141.73 % change on previous year | -220.5% |
| 1992 | 30.61 % change on previous year | -78.4% |
| 1993 | 77.01 % change on previous year | +151.6% |
| 1994 | -12.3 % change on previous year | -116.0% |
| 1995 | -165.91 % change on previous year | +1248.5% |
| 1996 | 263.98 % change on previous year | -259.1% |
| 1997 | -47.61 % change on previous year | -118.0% |
| 1998 | -216.36 % change on previous year | +354.5% |
| 1999 | -115.04 % change on previous year | -46.8% |
| 2000 | 46.69 % change on previous year | -140.6% |
| 2001 | 34.95 % change on previous year | -25.1% |
| 2002 | 133.86 % change on previous year | +283.0% |
| 2003 | -174.22 % change on previous year | -230.2% |
| 2004 | -17.14 % change on previous year | -90.2% |
| 2005 | -310.41 % change on previous year | +1711.4% |
| 2006 | 262.5 % change on previous year | -184.6% |
| 2007 | -207.2 % change on previous year | -178.9% |
| 2008 | -38.83 % change on previous year | -81.3% |
| 2009 | 28.9 % change on previous year | -174.4% |
| 2010 | -6.21 % change on previous year | -121.5% |
| 2011 | 42.99 % change on previous year | -792.5% |
| 2012 | 25.81 % change on previous year | -40.0% |
| 2013 | 255.79 % change on previous year | +891.1% |
| 2014 | -62.72 % change on previous year | -124.5% |
| 2015 | 145.2 % change on previous year | -331.5% |
| 2016 | -134.46 % change on previous year | -192.6% |
| 2017 | -445.07 % change on previous year | +231.0% |
| 2018 | 304.1 % change on previous year | -168.3% |
| 2019 | -38.97 % change on previous year | -112.8% |
| 2020 | -85.24 % change on previous year | +118.7% |
| 2022 | 44.79 % change on previous year | -152.5% |
| 2023 | 127.35 % change on previous year | +184.3% |
| 2024 | 12.13 % change on previous year | -90.5% |
| 2025 | -325.26 % change on previous year | -2782.2% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's -325.26 % change on previous year is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is -19.09 % change on previous year, 17.0× the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Iraq's -325.26 % change on previous year is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is -148.32 % change on previous year, 2.2× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in Iraq 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | -10892.6% | 2.67 % change on previous year | -288.24 % change on previous year |
| 1970 | -3863.7% | -7.94 % change on previous year | -314.63 % change on previous year |
| 1986 | +3169.6% | 11.96 % change on previous year | 390.91 % change on previous year |
| 2025 | -2782.2% | 12.13 % change on previous year | -325.26 % change on previous year |
| 2005 | -1711.4% | -17.14 % change on previous year | -310.41 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 37.41 % change on previous year | -288.24 % change on previous year | 490.76 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1950s | -25.02 % change on previous year | -369.53 % change on previous year | 190.46 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1960s | -78.21 % change on previous year | -945.63 % change on previous year | 172.15 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | -54.64 % change on previous year | -428.7 % change on previous year | 240.59 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 116.72 % change on previous year | -196.22 % change on previous year | 530.11 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -16.15 % change on previous year | -216.36 % change on previous year | 263.98 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -24.09 % change on previous year | -310.41 % change on previous year | 262.5 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.65 % change on previous year | -445.07 % change on previous year | 304.1 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -45.25 % change on previous year | -325.26 % change on previous year | 127.35 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
- 168 Kyrgyzstan -276.88 % change on previous year compare
- 169 Armenia -285.87 % change on previous year compare
- 170 Azerbaijan -304.6 % change on previous year compare
- 172 Kenya -340.41 % change on previous year compare
- 173 Eritrea -345.95 % change on previous year compare
- 174 Cuba -347.23 % change on previous year compare
More climate change data for Iraq
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 672.48 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 10,634 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 3,750 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 6,884 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 14.15 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 245.84 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 5,859 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 4,294 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,565 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 16.21 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in Iraq?
- Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in Iraq was -325.26 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 530.11 % change on previous year in 1982.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was -945.63 % change on previous year in 1962.
- How does Iraq rank for precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate?
- Iraq ranks 171st out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is down 324.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq 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.