Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in Yemen
Yemen: Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate was 51.38 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
51.38 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 41.2%
World rank
55th
of 192 countries
All-time high
951.88 % change on previous year
in 1943
All-time low
-802.8 % change on previous year
in 1980
Years of data
81
1941–2024
Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in Yemen, 1941–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in Yemen stood at 51.38 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 41.2% on the previous year and up 154.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in Yemen peaked at 951.88 % change on previous year in 1943 and was at its lowest, -802.8 % change on previous year, in 1980.
Yemen ranks 55th 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 Yemen, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1941 | -188.69 % change on previous year | — |
| 1942 | 196.92 % change on previous year | -204.4% |
| 1943 | 951.88 % change on previous year | +383.4% |
| 1944 | -109.55 % change on previous year | -111.5% |
| 1945 | 84.74 % change on previous year | -177.4% |
| 1946 | 915.83 % change on previous year | +980.7% |
| 1947 | 488.89 % change on previous year | -46.6% |
| 1948 | -26.21 % change on previous year | -105.4% |
| 1949 | 88.21 % change on previous year | -436.6% |
| 1950 | 15.48 % change on previous year | -82.5% |
| 1951 | -34.29 % change on previous year | -321.6% |
| 1952 | -35.67 % change on previous year | +4.0% |
| 1953 | 110.51 % change on previous year | -409.8% |
| 1954 | -48.12 % change on previous year | -143.5% |
| 1955 | -56.75 % change on previous year | +17.9% |
| 1956 | -52.68 % change on previous year | -7.2% |
| 1957 | 2.82 % change on previous year | -105.3% |
| 1958 | -170.11 % change on previous year | -6140.4% |
| 1959 | 272.15 % change on previous year | -260.0% |
| 1960 | 97.73 % change on previous year | -64.1% |
| 1961 | -87.2 % change on previous year | -189.2% |
| 1962 | -313.12 % change on previous year | +259.1% |
| 1963 | 337.42 % change on previous year | -207.8% |
| 1964 | -110.99 % change on previous year | -132.9% |
| 1965 | -350.42 % change on previous year | +215.7% |
| 1966 | 22.8 % change on previous year | -106.5% |
| 1967 | 371.26 % change on previous year | +1528.4% |
| 1968 | -10.23 % change on previous year | -102.8% |
| 1969 | -177.93 % change on previous year | +1638.6% |
| 1970 | 60.77 % change on previous year | -134.2% |
| 1971 | 178.45 % change on previous year | +193.7% |
| 1972 | 187 % change on previous year | +4.8% |
| 1973 | -202.41 % change on previous year | -208.2% |
| 1974 | 152.11 % change on previous year | -175.1% |
| 1975 | 161.48 % change on previous year | +6.2% |
| 1976 | -106.62 % change on previous year | -166.0% |
| 1978 | -80.38 % change on previous year | -24.6% |
| 1979 | -84.79 % change on previous year | +5.5% |
| 1980 | -802.8 % change on previous year | +846.8% |
| 1981 | 133.82 % change on previous year | -116.7% |
| 1982 | 277.05 % change on previous year | +107.0% |
| 1983 | 165.28 % change on previous year | -40.3% |
| 1984 | -144.62 % change on previous year | -187.5% |
| 1985 | 138.7 % change on previous year | -195.9% |
| 1986 | -118.92 % change on previous year | -185.7% |
| 1987 | 646.66 % change on previous year | -643.8% |
| 1988 | 10.87 % change on previous year | -98.3% |
| 1989 | 102.33 % change on previous year | +841.1% |
| 1990 | -160.2 % change on previous year | -256.6% |
| 1991 | -98.07 % change on previous year | -38.8% |
| 1992 | 163.9 % change on previous year | -267.1% |
| 1993 | 1.48 % change on previous year | -99.1% |
| 1994 | -200.12 % change on previous year | -13612.9% |
| 1995 | 173.92 % change on previous year | -186.9% |
| 1996 | 136.52 % change on previous year | -21.5% |
| 1997 | -42.69 % change on previous year | -131.3% |
| 1998 | -4.47 % change on previous year | -89.5% |
| 1999 | -97.45 % change on previous year | +2078.1% |
| 2000 | -337.33 % change on previous year | +246.2% |
| 2001 | 527.58 % change on previous year | -256.4% |
| 2002 | -71.2 % change on previous year | -113.5% |
| 2003 | -388.35 % change on previous year | +445.4% |
| 2004 | -299.82 % change on previous year | -22.8% |
| 2005 | 102.32 % change on previous year | -134.1% |
| 2007 | 234.23 % change on previous year | +128.9% |
| 2008 | -163.1 % change on previous year | -169.6% |
| 2009 | -358.17 % change on previous year | +119.6% |
| 2010 | 159.16 % change on previous year | -144.4% |
| 2011 | -198.32 % change on previous year | -224.6% |
| 2012 | -77.85 % change on previous year | -60.7% |
| 2013 | 75.75 % change on previous year | -197.3% |
| 2014 | -93.75 % change on previous year | -223.8% |
| 2015 | 18.24 % change on previous year | -119.5% |
| 2016 | 179.5 % change on previous year | +884.1% |
| 2017 | -333.22 % change on previous year | -285.6% |
| 2018 | 163.26 % change on previous year | -149.0% |
| 2019 | -77.14 % change on previous year | -147.2% |
| 2021 | -107.55 % change on previous year | +39.4% |
| 2022 | -532.24 % change on previous year | +394.9% |
| 2023 | 87.43 % change on previous year | -116.4% |
| 2024 | 51.38 % change on previous year | -41.2% |
Yemen compared with similar countries
- Yemen's 51.38 % change on previous year is above the median for low income countries, which is -100.64 % change on previous year. (25 countries reporting)
- Yemen's 51.38 % change on previous year is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is -148.32 % change on previous year. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in Yemen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | -13612.9% | 1.48 % change on previous year | -200.12 % change on previous year |
| 1958 | -6140.4% | 2.82 % change on previous year | -170.11 % change on previous year |
| 1999 | -2078.1% | -4.47 % change on previous year | -97.45 % change on previous year |
| 1969 | -1638.6% | -10.23 % change on previous year | -177.93 % change on previous year |
| 1967 | +1528.4% | 22.8 % change on previous year | 371.26 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 266.89 % change on previous year | -188.69 % change on previous year | 951.88 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1950s | 0.3332 % change on previous year | -170.11 % change on previous year | 272.15 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1960s | -22.07 % change on previous year | -350.42 % change on previous year | 371.26 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 29.51 % change on previous year | -202.41 % change on previous year | 187 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 40.84 % change on previous year | -802.8 % change on previous year | 646.66 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -12.72 % change on previous year | -200.12 % change on previous year | 173.92 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -83.76 % change on previous year | -388.35 % change on previous year | 527.58 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | -18.43 % change on previous year | -333.22 % change on previous year | 179.5 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -125.24 % change on previous year | -532.24 % change on previous year | 87.43 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Yemen
- 52 Spain 60.3 % change on previous year compare
- 53 Mexico 57.24 % change on previous year compare
- 54 Cameroon 52.98 % change on previous year compare
- 56 Brazil 42.05 % change on previous year compare
- 57 Equatorial Guinea 41.46 % change on previous year compare
- 58 Sri Lanka 32.75 % change on previous year compare
More climate change data for Yemen
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 64.14 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 11,632 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 4,282 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 7,350 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 16.16 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 262.5 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 485.83 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 474.06 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 11.77 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 1.79 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in Yemen?
- Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in Yemen was 51.38 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate recorded in Yemen?
- The highest recorded value was 951.88 % change on previous year in 1943.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate recorded in Yemen?
- The lowest recorded value was -802.8 % change on previous year in 1980.
- How does Yemen rank for precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate?
- Yemen ranks 55th out of 192 countries with data for 2024.
- Is precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate rising or falling in Yemen?
- Over the last ten years it is up 154.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Yemen 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.