Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in Nigeria
Nigeria: Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate was 30.86 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
30.86 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 373.8%
World rank
60th
of 192 countries
All-time high
775.51 % change on previous year
in 1988
All-time low
-420.11 % change on previous year
in 1993
Years of data
76
1941–2025
Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in Nigeria, 1941–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in Nigeria stood at 30.86 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 373.8% on the previous year and up 118.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in Nigeria peaked at 775.51 % change on previous year in 1988 and was at its lowest, -420.11 % change on previous year, in 1993.
Nigeria ranks 60th of 192 countries on this measure, 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 Nigeria, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 3.24 % change on previous year | — |
| 1942 | 34.48 % change on previous year | +965.1% |
| 1943 | -65.24 % change on previous year | -289.2% |
| 1944 | 148.11 % change on previous year | -327.0% |
| 1945 | -154.15 % change on previous year | -204.1% |
| 1946 | -50.67 % change on previous year | -67.1% |
| 1947 | 306.03 % change on previous year | -704.0% |
| 1948 | -89.75 % change on previous year | -129.3% |
| 1950 | 91.84 % change on previous year | -202.3% |
| 1951 | 537.07 % change on previous year | +484.8% |
| 1952 | -61.73 % change on previous year | -111.5% |
| 1953 | -101.21 % change on previous year | +64.0% |
| 1955 | 172.81 % change on previous year | -270.7% |
| 1956 | 132.74 % change on previous year | -23.2% |
| 1957 | 87.1 % change on previous year | -34.4% |
| 1958 | -182.43 % change on previous year | -309.4% |
| 1959 | -21.92 % change on previous year | -88.0% |
| 1960 | 46.48 % change on previous year | -312.1% |
| 1961 | -58.52 % change on previous year | -225.9% |
| 1962 | 80.49 % change on previous year | -237.5% |
| 1963 | -194.71 % change on previous year | -341.9% |
| 1964 | -245.26 % change on previous year | +26.0% |
| 1965 | 35.24 % change on previous year | -114.4% |
| 1966 | 12.77 % change on previous year | -63.8% |
| 1967 | 144.99 % change on previous year | +1035.2% |
| 1968 | 61.12 % change on previous year | -57.8% |
| 1969 | 11.64 % change on previous year | -81.0% |
| 1970 | -92.14 % change on previous year | -891.8% |
| 1971 | 516.27 % change on previous year | -660.3% |
| 1972 | -112.9 % change on previous year | -121.9% |
| 1973 | 168.17 % change on previous year | -249.0% |
| 1975 | 8.78 % change on previous year | -94.8% |
| 1976 | -34.34 % change on previous year | -491.1% |
| 1977 | -287.82 % change on previous year | +738.1% |
| 1978 | 204.78 % change on previous year | -171.1% |
| 1979 | 26.87 % change on previous year | -86.9% |
| 1980 | 71.44 % change on previous year | +165.9% |
| 1981 | -83.09 % change on previous year | -216.3% |
| 1982 | -141.98 % change on previous year | +70.9% |
| 1984 | 76.68 % change on previous year | -154.0% |
| 1985 | 288.23 % change on previous year | +275.9% |
| 1986 | -99.51 % change on previous year | -134.5% |
| 1988 | 775.51 % change on previous year | -879.3% |
| 1989 | -101.42 % change on previous year | -113.1% |
| 1991 | 318.52 % change on previous year | -414.1% |
| 1992 | -83.04 % change on previous year | -126.1% |
| 1993 | -420.11 % change on previous year | +405.9% |
| 1994 | 510.92 % change on previous year | -221.6% |
| 1995 | -61.07 % change on previous year | -112.0% |
| 1996 | -86.21 % change on previous year | +41.2% |
| 1997 | -205.78 % change on previous year | +138.7% |
| 1998 | 163.83 % change on previous year | -179.6% |
| 2000 | -137.72 % change on previous year | -184.1% |
| 2001 | -61.47 % change on previous year | -55.4% |
| 2002 | 59.05 % change on previous year | -196.1% |
| 2003 | -117.41 % change on previous year | -298.8% |
| 2004 | -9.35 % change on previous year | -92.0% |
| 2005 | -12.38 % change on previous year | +32.4% |
| 2006 | 19.89 % change on previous year | -260.6% |
| 2007 | 37.63 % change on previous year | +89.2% |
| 2008 | 95.25 % change on previous year | +153.2% |
| 2010 | 168.49 % change on previous year | +76.9% |
| 2011 | -382.81 % change on previous year | -327.2% |
| 2012 | 198.87 % change on previous year | -152.0% |
| 2013 | -135.15 % change on previous year | -168.0% |
| 2014 | 336.98 % change on previous year | -349.3% |
| 2015 | -168.85 % change on previous year | -150.1% |
| 2016 | 250.28 % change on previous year | -248.2% |
| 2017 | -142.1 % change on previous year | -156.8% |
| 2018 | 75.16 % change on previous year | -152.9% |
| 2020 | -151.69 % change on previous year | -301.8% |
| 2021 | -124.76 % change on previous year | -17.8% |
| 2022 | 51.8 % change on previous year | -141.5% |
| 2023 | -17.52 % change on previous year | -133.8% |
| 2024 | 6.51 % change on previous year | -137.2% |
| 2025 | 30.86 % change on previous year | +373.8% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 30.86 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is -5.4 % change on previous year. (47 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 30.86 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -29.03 % change on previous year. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 16.51 % change on previous year | -154.15 % change on previous year | 306.03 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1950s | 72.7 % change on previous year | -182.43 % change on previous year | 537.07 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1960s | -10.58 % change on previous year | -245.26 % change on previous year | 144.99 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 44.19 % change on previous year | -287.82 % change on previous year | 516.27 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 98.23 % change on previous year | -141.98 % change on previous year | 775.51 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1990s | 17.13 % change on previous year | -420.11 % change on previous year | 510.92 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | -14.06 % change on previous year | -137.72 % change on previous year | 95.25 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | 22.32 % change on previous year | -382.81 % change on previous year | 336.98 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2020s | -34.13 % change on previous year | -151.69 % change on previous year | 51.8 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
- 57 Equatorial Guinea 41.46 % change on previous year compare
- 58 Sri Lanka 32.75 % change on previous year compare
- 59 Montenegro 32.68 % change on previous year compare
- 61 Democratic Republic of Congo 28.16 % change on previous year compare
- 62 North Korea 27.14 % change on previous year compare
- 63 Brunei 27.01 % change on previous year compare
More climate change data for Nigeria
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 608.40 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 66,810 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 24,814 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 41,996 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 93.64 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1,500 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 22,614 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 7,292 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 15,322 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 27.52 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in Nigeria?
- Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in Nigeria was 30.86 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 775.51 % change on previous year in 1988.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was -420.11 % change on previous year in 1993.
- How does Nigeria rank for precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate?
- Nigeria ranks 60th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 118.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria 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.