Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in South Africa
South Africa: Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate was 209.63 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
209.63 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 127.8%
World rank
20th
of 192 countries
All-time high
775.53 % change on previous year
in 2000
All-time low
-753.33 % change on previous year
in 2024
Years of data
80
1941–2025
Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in South Africa, 1941–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 209.63 % change on previous year for precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is up 127.8% on the previous year and up 71.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 775.53 % change on previous year in 2000 and was at its lowest, -753.33 % change on previous year, in 2024.
South Africa ranks 20th of 192 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1941 | -82.9 % change on previous year | — |
| 1942 | 165.38 % change on previous year | -299.5% |
| 1943 | 11.28 % change on previous year | -93.2% |
| 1944 | 97.51 % change on previous year | +764.6% |
| 1945 | -91.65 % change on previous year | -194.0% |
| 1946 | -177.26 % change on previous year | +93.4% |
| 1947 | 301.08 % change on previous year | -269.9% |
| 1948 | 189 % change on previous year | -37.2% |
| 1949 | -381.83 % change on previous year | -302.0% |
| 1950 | 146.66 % change on previous year | -138.4% |
| 1951 | -140.3 % change on previous year | -195.7% |
| 1952 | 226.71 % change on previous year | -261.6% |
| 1953 | -303.42 % change on previous year | -233.8% |
| 1954 | -184.01 % change on previous year | -39.4% |
| 1955 | 102.71 % change on previous year | -155.8% |
| 1956 | -87.99 % change on previous year | -185.7% |
| 1958 | -14.22 % change on previous year | -83.8% |
| 1959 | -81.66 % change on previous year | +474.3% |
| 1960 | 243.33 % change on previous year | -398.0% |
| 1961 | 85.01 % change on previous year | -65.1% |
| 1962 | -45.84 % change on previous year | -153.9% |
| 1963 | 169.59 % change on previous year | -469.9% |
| 1964 | -144.02 % change on previous year | -184.9% |
| 1965 | -193.78 % change on previous year | +34.6% |
| 1966 | 78.21 % change on previous year | -140.4% |
| 1967 | 348.45 % change on previous year | +345.5% |
| 1968 | -222.91 % change on previous year | -164.0% |
| 1969 | 57.35 % change on previous year | -125.7% |
| 1970 | 44.16 % change on previous year | -23.0% |
| 1971 | 402.64 % change on previous year | +811.7% |
| 1972 | -97.17 % change on previous year | -124.1% |
| 1974 | 185.08 % change on previous year | -290.5% |
| 1975 | -53.23 % change on previous year | -128.8% |
| 1976 | 85.12 % change on previous year | -259.9% |
| 1977 | -49.72 % change on previous year | -158.4% |
| 1978 | -119.87 % change on previous year | +141.1% |
| 1979 | -23.02 % change on previous year | -80.8% |
| 1980 | -128.01 % change on previous year | +456.2% |
| 1981 | 239.3 % change on previous year | -286.9% |
| 1982 | -175.12 % change on previous year | -173.2% |
| 1983 | 7.38 % change on previous year | -104.2% |
| 1984 | -12.22 % change on previous year | -265.6% |
| 1985 | 243.87 % change on previous year | -2095.5% |
| 1986 | -63.69 % change on previous year | -126.1% |
| 1987 | 183.28 % change on previous year | -387.8% |
| 1988 | 125.35 % change on previous year | -31.6% |
| 1989 | -56.37 % change on previous year | -145.0% |
| 1990 | -141.27 % change on previous year | +150.6% |
| 1991 | 318.1 % change on previous year | -325.2% |
| 1992 | -289.64 % change on previous year | -191.1% |
| 1993 | 88.26 % change on previous year | -130.5% |
| 1994 | -455.02 % change on previous year | -615.6% |
| 1995 | 154.42 % change on previous year | -133.9% |
| 1996 | 167.31 % change on previous year | +8.4% |
| 1997 | -74.37 % change on previous year | -144.5% |
| 1998 | -18.63 % change on previous year | -74.9% |
| 1999 | -17.64 % change on previous year | -5.3% |
| 2000 | 775.53 % change on previous year | -4496.2% |
| 2001 | -32.43 % change on previous year | -104.2% |
| 2002 | -118.9 % change on previous year | +266.6% |
| 2003 | -292.69 % change on previous year | +146.2% |
| 2004 | 124.62 % change on previous year | -142.6% |
| 2005 | -159.39 % change on previous year | -227.9% |
| 2007 | -141.32 % change on previous year | -11.3% |
| 2008 | 25.24 % change on previous year | -117.9% |
| 2009 | 140.31 % change on previous year | +455.8% |
| 2010 | 97.21 % change on previous year | -30.7% |
| 2011 | 143.41 % change on previous year | +47.5% |
| 2012 | -90.4 % change on previous year | -163.0% |
| 2013 | -641.62 % change on previous year | +609.8% |
| 2014 | 122.08 % change on previous year | -119.0% |
| 2016 | 55.21 % change on previous year | -54.8% |
| 2017 | 48.97 % change on previous year | -11.3% |
| 2018 | -209.38 % change on previous year | -527.6% |
| 2019 | -12.04 % change on previous year | -94.2% |
| 2020 | 99.71 % change on previous year | -927.8% |
| 2022 | 26.7 % change on previous year | -73.2% |
| 2023 | -110.43 % change on previous year | -513.5% |
| 2024 | -753.33 % change on previous year | +582.2% |
| 2025 | 209.63 % change on previous year | -127.8% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 209.63 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is -19.09 % change on previous year. (50 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 209.63 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -29.03 % change on previous year. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in South Africa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +4496.2% | -17.64 % change on previous year | 775.53 % change on previous year |
| 1985 | +2095.5% | -12.22 % change on previous year | 243.87 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 3.4 % change on previous year | -381.83 % change on previous year | 301.08 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1950s | -37.28 % change on previous year | -303.42 % change on previous year | 226.71 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1960s | 37.54 % change on previous year | -222.91 % change on previous year | 348.45 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 41.56 % change on previous year | -119.87 % change on previous year | 402.64 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 36.38 % change on previous year | -175.12 % change on previous year | 243.87 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -26.85 % change on previous year | -455.02 % change on previous year | 318.1 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 35.66 % change on previous year | -292.69 % change on previous year | 775.53 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | -54.06 % change on previous year | -641.62 % change on previous year | 143.41 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2020s | -105.54 % change on previous year | -753.33 % change on previous year | 209.63 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 17 Botswana 231.51 % change on previous year compare
- 18 Mozambique 229.22 % change on previous year compare
- 19 Lesotho 212.19 % change on previous year compare
- 21 Thailand 205.88 % change on previous year compare
- 22 Russia 204.44 % change on previous year compare
- 23 Peru 199.28 % change on previous year compare
More climate change data for South Africa
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 717.27 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 34,365 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 11,741 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 22,624 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 44.31 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 807.99 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 5,495 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 5,119 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 376.6 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 19.32 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in South Africa?
- Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in South Africa was 209.63 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 775.53 % change on previous year in 2000.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -753.33 % change on previous year in 2024.
- How does South Africa rank for precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate?
- South Africa ranks 20th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 71.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa 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.