Annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Annual precipitation, annual growth rate was -34.96 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-34.96 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 168.4%
World rank
179th
of 192 countries
All-time high
101.33 % change on previous year
in 1972
All-time low
-48.08 % change on previous year
in 2021
Years of data
85
1941–2025
Annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Afghanistan, 1941–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Afghanistan is -34.96 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 168.4% on the previous year and down 352.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Afghanistan peaked at 101.33 % change on previous year in 1972 and was at its lowest, -48.08 % change on previous year, in 2021.
Afghanistan ranks 179th of 192 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1941 | -9.59 % change on previous year | — |
| 1942 | 52.48 % change on previous year | -647.4% |
| 1943 | 15.17 % change on previous year | -71.1% |
| 1944 | -6.12 % change on previous year | -140.4% |
| 1945 | -16.64 % change on previous year | +171.6% |
| 1946 | -30.67 % change on previous year | +84.4% |
| 1947 | 44.91 % change on previous year | -246.4% |
| 1948 | 28.97 % change on previous year | -35.5% |
| 1949 | 15.64 % change on previous year | -46.0% |
| 1950 | -14.37 % change on previous year | -191.9% |
| 1951 | 31.97 % change on previous year | -322.4% |
| 1952 | -16.41 % change on previous year | -151.3% |
| 1953 | 48.78 % change on previous year | -397.3% |
| 1954 | -12.9 % change on previous year | -126.4% |
| 1955 | -21.41 % change on previous year | +66.0% |
| 1956 | 1.95 % change on previous year | -109.1% |
| 1957 | 37.43 % change on previous year | +1821.8% |
| 1958 | -47.15 % change on previous year | -226.0% |
| 1959 | 39.29 % change on previous year | -183.3% |
| 1960 | -7.43 % change on previous year | -118.9% |
| 1961 | 0.9042 % change on previous year | -112.2% |
| 1962 | -20.68 % change on previous year | -2387.0% |
| 1963 | 14.25 % change on previous year | -168.9% |
| 1964 | 12.03 % change on previous year | -15.6% |
| 1965 | 1.57 % change on previous year | -87.0% |
| 1966 | -22.91 % change on previous year | -1563.1% |
| 1967 | 39.95 % change on previous year | -274.4% |
| 1968 | -2.43 % change on previous year | -106.1% |
| 1969 | 0.0177 % change on previous year | -100.7% |
| 1970 | -30.18 % change on previous year | -171036.2% |
| 1971 | -13.89 % change on previous year | -54.0% |
| 1972 | 101.33 % change on previous year | -829.7% |
| 1973 | -33.57 % change on previous year | -133.1% |
| 1974 | 11.04 % change on previous year | -132.9% |
| 1975 | -4.81 % change on previous year | -143.5% |
| 1976 | 22.05 % change on previous year | -558.7% |
| 1977 | -11.26 % change on previous year | -151.1% |
| 1978 | -10.33 % change on previous year | -8.3% |
| 1979 | 17.5 % change on previous year | -269.5% |
| 1980 | 4.82 % change on previous year | -72.5% |
| 1981 | -2.54 % change on previous year | -152.7% |
| 1982 | 23.7 % change on previous year | -1033.2% |
| 1983 | -25.82 % change on previous year | -208.9% |
| 1984 | -9.51 % change on previous year | -63.2% |
| 1985 | -6.35 % change on previous year | -33.2% |
| 1986 | 23.9 % change on previous year | -476.5% |
| 1987 | -12.01 % change on previous year | -150.2% |
| 1988 | 9.42 % change on previous year | -178.4% |
| 1989 | -0.952 % change on previous year | -110.1% |
| 1990 | 4.97 % change on previous year | -622.4% |
| 1991 | 33.92 % change on previous year | +582.0% |
| 1992 | -7.45 % change on previous year | -122.0% |
| 1993 | -26.98 % change on previous year | +262.2% |
| 1994 | 6.54 % change on previous year | -124.2% |
| 1995 | -3.34 % change on previous year | -151.1% |
| 1996 | 0.5604 % change on previous year | -116.8% |
| 1997 | 14.42 % change on previous year | +2472.8% |
| 1998 | -3.29 % change on previous year | -122.8% |
| 1999 | -14.08 % change on previous year | +328.1% |
| 2000 | -36.67 % change on previous year | +160.4% |
| 2001 | -7.63 % change on previous year | -79.2% |
| 2002 | 50.03 % change on previous year | -755.4% |
| 2003 | 14.91 % change on previous year | -70.2% |
| 2004 | -9.96 % change on previous year | -166.8% |
| 2005 | 18.76 % change on previous year | -288.4% |
| 2006 | -7.37 % change on previous year | -139.3% |
| 2007 | -2.24 % change on previous year | -69.6% |
| 2008 | -17.96 % change on previous year | +702.5% |
| 2009 | 51.15 % change on previous year | -384.7% |
| 2010 | -20.89 % change on previous year | -140.8% |
| 2011 | 5.21 % change on previous year | -125.0% |
| 2012 | 10.09 % change on previous year | +93.5% |
| 2013 | -13.67 % change on previous year | -235.4% |
| 2014 | 4.71 % change on previous year | -134.5% |
| 2015 | 13.85 % change on previous year | +193.9% |
| 2016 | -21.04 % change on previous year | -251.9% |
| 2017 | 3.74 % change on previous year | -117.8% |
| 2018 | -13.8 % change on previous year | -468.6% |
| 2019 | 55.24 % change on previous year | -500.2% |
| 2020 | -6.45 % change on previous year | -111.7% |
| 2021 | -48.08 % change on previous year | +645.0% |
| 2022 | 51.43 % change on previous year | -207.0% |
| 2023 | -15.28 % change on previous year | -129.7% |
| 2024 | 51.09 % change on previous year | -434.2% |
| 2025 | -34.96 % change on previous year | -168.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 10.46 % change on previous year | -30.67 % change on previous year | 52.48 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1950s | 4.72 % change on previous year | -47.15 % change on previous year | 48.78 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1960s | 1.53 % change on previous year | -22.91 % change on previous year | 39.95 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 4.79 % change on previous year | -33.57 % change on previous year | 101.33 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.4669 % change on previous year | -25.82 % change on previous year | 23.9 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.527 % change on previous year | -26.98 % change on previous year | 33.92 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.3 % change on previous year | -36.67 % change on previous year | 51.15 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.35 % change on previous year | -21.04 % change on previous year | 55.24 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.3767 % change on previous year | -48.08 % change on previous year | 51.43 % change on previous year | 6 |
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More reference data data for Afghanistan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.8991 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.89 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4362 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 6.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.847 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 18.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.38 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Afghanistan?
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Afghanistan was -34.96 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest annual precipitation, annual growth rate recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 101.33 % change on previous year in 1972.
- What is the lowest annual precipitation, annual growth rate recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was -48.08 % change on previous year in 2021.
- How does Afghanistan rank for annual precipitation, annual growth rate?
- Afghanistan ranks 179th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is annual precipitation, annual growth rate rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 352.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Annual precipitation, 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 Annual precipitation. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Annual precipitation Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Annual precipitation. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.