Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in Italy
Italy: Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate was -84.86 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-84.86 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 112.8%
World rank
107th
of 192 countries
All-time high
711.98 % change on previous year
in 1972
All-time low
-541.72 % change on previous year
in 2006
Years of data
80
1941–2025
Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in Italy, 1941–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Italy recorded -84.86 % change on previous year for precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is down 112.8% on the previous year and up 30.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in Italy peaked at 711.98 % change on previous year in 1972 and was at its lowest, -541.72 % change on previous year, in 2006.
That places Italy 107th 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 Italy, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 52.51 % change on previous year | — |
| 1942 | -186 % change on previous year | -454.2% |
| 1943 | 16.34 % change on previous year | -108.8% |
| 1944 | 65.77 % change on previous year | +302.5% |
| 1945 | -309.26 % change on previous year | -570.2% |
| 1946 | 66.69 % change on previous year | -121.6% |
| 1947 | 33.13 % change on previous year | -50.3% |
| 1948 | -2.54 % change on previous year | -107.7% |
| 1949 | -215.47 % change on previous year | +8398.9% |
| 1950 | -6.57 % change on previous year | -97.0% |
| 1951 | 183 % change on previous year | -2885.7% |
| 1952 | -192.67 % change on previous year | -205.3% |
| 1953 | 57.42 % change on previous year | -129.8% |
| 1954 | 64.59 % change on previous year | +12.5% |
| 1955 | -95.19 % change on previous year | -247.4% |
| 1956 | -134.66 % change on previous year | +41.5% |
| 1957 | 119.56 % change on previous year | -188.8% |
| 1958 | -82.74 % change on previous year | -169.2% |
| 1960 | 267.36 % change on previous year | -423.1% |
| 1961 | -160.57 % change on previous year | -160.1% |
| 1962 | 64.02 % change on previous year | -139.9% |
| 1963 | 465.37 % change on previous year | +626.9% |
| 1964 | -77.94 % change on previous year | -116.7% |
| 1965 | 43.79 % change on previous year | -156.2% |
| 1966 | 240.88 % change on previous year | +450.1% |
| 1967 | -133.18 % change on previous year | -155.3% |
| 1968 | 297.44 % change on previous year | -323.3% |
| 1969 | -25.96 % change on previous year | -108.7% |
| 1970 | -159.19 % change on previous year | +513.3% |
| 1971 | 176.83 % change on previous year | -211.1% |
| 1972 | 711.98 % change on previous year | +302.6% |
| 1973 | -94.58 % change on previous year | -113.3% |
| 1974 | -106.47 % change on previous year | +12.6% |
| 1976 | 546.38 % change on previous year | -613.2% |
| 1977 | -75.62 % change on previous year | -113.8% |
| 1978 | 111.25 % change on previous year | -247.1% |
| 1979 | 76.21 % change on previous year | -31.5% |
| 1980 | -81.67 % change on previous year | -207.2% |
| 1981 | -128.31 % change on previous year | +57.1% |
| 1982 | -92.48 % change on previous year | -27.9% |
| 1983 | -531.38 % change on previous year | +474.6% |
| 1984 | 170.62 % change on previous year | -132.1% |
| 1985 | -188.62 % change on previous year | -210.5% |
| 1986 | 50.22 % change on previous year | -126.6% |
| 1987 | 36.76 % change on previous year | -26.8% |
| 1988 | -437.5 % change on previous year | -1290.0% |
| 1989 | -34.7 % change on previous year | -92.1% |
| 1990 | 37.77 % change on previous year | -208.9% |
| 1991 | 19.53 % change on previous year | -48.3% |
| 1992 | 30.51 % change on previous year | +56.2% |
| 1993 | -56.04 % change on previous year | -283.7% |
| 1994 | -41.04 % change on previous year | -26.8% |
| 1995 | 42.93 % change on previous year | -204.6% |
| 1996 | 306 % change on previous year | +612.8% |
| 1997 | -171.47 % change on previous year | -156.0% |
| 1998 | -6.52 % change on previous year | -96.2% |
| 1999 | 87.19 % change on previous year | -1437.0% |
| 2000 | 113.98 % change on previous year | +30.7% |
| 2002 | 181.49 % change on previous year | +59.2% |
| 2003 | -203.91 % change on previous year | -212.3% |
| 2004 | 134.02 % change on previous year | -165.7% |
| 2005 | -157.92 % change on previous year | -217.8% |
| 2006 | -541.72 % change on previous year | +243.0% |
| 2007 | 8.51 % change on previous year | -101.6% |
| 2008 | 178.92 % change on previous year | +2001.9% |
| 2009 | -8.58 % change on previous year | -104.8% |
| 2010 | 172.95 % change on previous year | -2115.7% |
| 2011 | -140.76 % change on previous year | -181.4% |
| 2012 | 102.69 % change on previous year | -173.0% |
| 2014 | 24.02 % change on previous year | -76.6% |
| 2015 | -122.37 % change on previous year | -609.5% |
| 2016 | 231.88 % change on previous year | -289.5% |
| 2017 | -327.15 % change on previous year | -241.1% |
| 2018 | 231.45 % change on previous year | -170.7% |
| 2019 | -20.24 % change on previous year | -108.7% |
| 2020 | -115.52 % change on previous year | +470.7% |
| 2021 | 35.32 % change on previous year | -130.6% |
| 2023 | 109.84 % change on previous year | +210.9% |
| 2024 | 661.86 % change on previous year | +502.6% |
| 2025 | -84.86 % change on previous year | -112.8% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's -84.86 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is -101.45 % change on previous year, 84% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Italy's -84.86 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -104.54 % change on previous year, 81% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in Italy 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 | -8398.9% | -2.54 % change on previous year | -215.47 % change on previous year |
| 1951 | +2885.7% | -6.57 % change on previous year | 183 % change on previous year |
| 2010 | +2115.7% | -8.58 % change on previous year | 172.95 % change on previous year |
| 2008 | +2001.9% | 8.51 % change on previous year | 178.92 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | -53.2 % change on previous year | -309.26 % change on previous year | 66.69 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1950s | -9.7 % change on previous year | -192.67 % change on previous year | 183 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1960s | 98.12 % change on previous year | -160.57 % change on previous year | 465.37 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 131.87 % change on previous year | -159.19 % change on previous year | 711.98 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | -123.7 % change on previous year | -531.38 % change on previous year | 170.62 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 24.88 % change on previous year | -171.47 % change on previous year | 306 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -32.8 % change on previous year | -541.72 % change on previous year | 181.49 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | 16.94 % change on previous year | -327.15 % change on previous year | 231.88 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2020s | 121.33 % change on previous year | -115.52 % change on previous year | 661.86 % change on previous year | 5 |
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More climate change data for Italy
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 791.33 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 23,645 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 5,171 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 18,474 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 19.51 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 659.79 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 9,097 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 5,740 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3,357 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 21.66 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in Italy?
- Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in Italy was -84.86 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 711.98 % change on previous year in 1972.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was -541.72 % change on previous year in 2006.
- How does Italy rank for precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate?
- Italy ranks 107th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy 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.