Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in Spain
Spain: Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate was 60.3 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
60.3 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 69.4%
World rank
52nd
of 192 countries
All-time high
816.91 % change on previous year
in 1987
All-time low
-868.52 % change on previous year
in 2023
Years of data
76
1941–2025
Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in Spain, 1941–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Spain recorded 60.3 % change on previous year for precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is down 69.4% on the previous year and up 122.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in Spain peaked at 816.91 % change on previous year in 1987 and was at its lowest, -868.52 % change on previous year, in 2023.
Spain ranks 52nd 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 Spain, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1941 | -43.7 % change on previous year | — |
| 1942 | -48.91 % change on previous year | +11.9% |
| 1943 | -788.08 % change on previous year | +1511.3% |
| 1944 | -86.11 % change on previous year | -89.1% |
| 1945 | -12.66 % change on previous year | -85.3% |
| 1946 | 105.67 % change on previous year | -934.9% |
| 1947 | 386.06 % change on previous year | +265.4% |
| 1948 | -84.09 % change on previous year | -121.8% |
| 1950 | -42.43 % change on previous year | -49.5% |
| 1951 | 182.44 % change on previous year | -529.9% |
| 1952 | -148.38 % change on previous year | -181.3% |
| 1953 | -152.9 % change on previous year | +3.1% |
| 1954 | 8.67 % change on previous year | -105.7% |
| 1955 | 126.33 % change on previous year | +1357.2% |
| 1956 | -139.53 % change on previous year | -210.4% |
| 1957 | -287.58 % change on previous year | +106.1% |
| 1958 | 116.15 % change on previous year | -140.4% |
| 1960 | 107.08 % change on previous year | -7.8% |
| 1961 | -94.54 % change on previous year | -188.3% |
| 1962 | 212.9 % change on previous year | -325.2% |
| 1963 | 375.06 % change on previous year | +76.2% |
| 1964 | -136.19 % change on previous year | -136.3% |
| 1965 | 187.19 % change on previous year | -237.4% |
| 1966 | 66.89 % change on previous year | -64.3% |
| 1967 | -100.96 % change on previous year | -250.9% |
| 1969 | 556.11 % change on previous year | -650.8% |
| 1970 | -102.83 % change on previous year | -118.5% |
| 1972 | 43.87 % change on previous year | -142.7% |
| 1973 | -107.8 % change on previous year | -345.7% |
| 1974 | 119.41 % change on previous year | -210.8% |
| 1975 | 526.91 % change on previous year | +341.3% |
| 1976 | 148.84 % change on previous year | -71.8% |
| 1977 | 73.6 % change on previous year | -50.6% |
| 1978 | -99.03 % change on previous year | -234.6% |
| 1980 | -128.82 % change on previous year | +30.1% |
| 1981 | 16.14 % change on previous year | -112.5% |
| 1982 | 94.75 % change on previous year | +487.0% |
| 1984 | 313.06 % change on previous year | +230.4% |
| 1985 | -103.12 % change on previous year | -132.9% |
| 1986 | -533.22 % change on previous year | +417.1% |
| 1987 | 816.91 % change on previous year | -253.2% |
| 1988 | -92.12 % change on previous year | -111.3% |
| 1990 | -165.53 % change on previous year | +79.7% |
| 1991 | 23.04 % change on previous year | -113.9% |
| 1992 | 24.36 % change on previous year | +5.7% |
| 1993 | 16.75 % change on previous year | -31.2% |
| 1994 | -220.89 % change on previous year | -1418.7% |
| 1995 | 51.79 % change on previous year | -123.4% |
| 1996 | 438.67 % change on previous year | +747.0% |
| 1997 | -23.4 % change on previous year | -105.3% |
| 1998 | -159.76 % change on previous year | +582.7% |
| 1999 | 70.58 % change on previous year | -144.2% |
| 2000 | 132.19 % change on previous year | +87.3% |
| 2001 | -85.53 % change on previous year | -164.7% |
| 2003 | 127.08 % change on previous year | -248.6% |
| 2004 | -153.23 % change on previous year | -220.6% |
| 2005 | -230.47 % change on previous year | +50.4% |
| 2006 | 107.9 % change on previous year | -146.8% |
| 2007 | -589.98 % change on previous year | -646.8% |
| 2008 | 192.69 % change on previous year | -132.7% |
| 2009 | -101.54 % change on previous year | -152.7% |
| 2011 | -143.5 % change on previous year | +41.3% |
| 2012 | 0.8221 % change on previous year | -100.6% |
| 2013 | 217.35 % change on previous year | +26339.6% |
| 2014 | -26.79 % change on previous year | -112.3% |
| 2015 | -268.52 % change on previous year | +902.4% |
| 2016 | 155.68 % change on previous year | -158.0% |
| 2017 | -358.95 % change on previous year | -330.6% |
| 2018 | 221.08 % change on previous year | -161.6% |
| 2019 | -113.45 % change on previous year | -151.3% |
| 2020 | 223.05 % change on previous year | -296.6% |
| 2021 | -45.41 % change on previous year | -120.4% |
| 2022 | -138.79 % change on previous year | +205.6% |
| 2023 | -868.52 % change on previous year | +525.8% |
| 2024 | 196.9 % change on previous year | -122.7% |
| 2025 | 60.3 % change on previous year | -69.4% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 60.3 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is -101.45 % change on previous year. (65 countries reporting)
- Spain's 60.3 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -104.54 % change on previous year. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in Spain 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | +26339.6% | 0.8221 % change on previous year | 217.35 % change on previous year |
| 1943 | -1511.3% | -48.91 % change on previous year | -788.08 % change on previous year |
| 1994 | -1418.7% | 16.75 % change on previous year | -220.89 % change on previous year |
| 1955 | +1357.2% | 8.67 % change on previous year | 126.33 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | -71.48 % change on previous year | -788.08 % change on previous year | 386.06 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1950s | -37.47 % change on previous year | -287.58 % change on previous year | 182.44 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1960s | 130.39 % change on previous year | -136.19 % change on previous year | 556.11 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 75.37 % change on previous year | -107.8 % change on previous year | 526.91 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 47.95 % change on previous year | -533.22 % change on previous year | 816.91 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1990s | 5.56 % change on previous year | -220.89 % change on previous year | 438.67 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -66.77 % change on previous year | -589.98 % change on previous year | 192.69 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | -35.14 % change on previous year | -358.95 % change on previous year | 221.08 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2020s | -95.41 % change on previous year | -868.52 % change on previous year | 223.05 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Spain
- 49 Trinidad and Tobago 69.99 % change on previous year compare
- 50 Iceland 64.39 % change on previous year compare
- 51 Paraguay 62.12 % change on previous year compare
- 53 Mexico 57.24 % change on previous year compare
- 54 Cameroon 52.98 % change on previous year compare
- 55 Yemen 51.38 % change on previous year compare
More climate change data for Spain
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 944.68 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 31,851 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 7,475 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 24,376 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 28.21 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 870.55 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 8,160 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 6,530 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,630 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 24.64 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in Spain?
- Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in Spain was 60.3 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 816.91 % change on previous year in 1987.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was -868.52 % change on previous year in 2023.
- How does Spain rank for precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate?
- Spain ranks 52nd out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 122.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain 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.