Annual precipitation, annual growth rate in American Samoa
American Samoa: Annual precipitation, annual growth rate was 13.75 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
13.75 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 37.1%
World rank
28th
of 192 countries
All-time high
47.74 % change on previous year
in 1957
All-time low
-41.14 % change on previous year
in 1974
Years of data
85
1941–2025
Annual precipitation, annual growth rate in American Samoa, 1941–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual precipitation, annual growth rate in American Samoa is 13.75 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 37.1% on the previous year and up 299.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual precipitation, annual growth rate in American Samoa peaked at 47.74 % change on previous year in 1957 and was at its lowest, -41.14 % change on previous year, in 1974.
That places American Samoa 28th out of 192 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual precipitation, annual growth rate in American Samoa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 38.47 % change on previous year | — |
| 1942 | -36.93 % change on previous year | -196.0% |
| 1943 | -17.07 % change on previous year | -53.8% |
| 1944 | 20.11 % change on previous year | -217.8% |
| 1945 | -2.39 % change on previous year | -111.9% |
| 1946 | 1.26 % change on previous year | -152.8% |
| 1947 | 17.79 % change on previous year | +1310.3% |
| 1948 | -7.23 % change on previous year | -140.6% |
| 1949 | -22.58 % change on previous year | +212.5% |
| 1950 | -8.27 % change on previous year | -63.4% |
| 1951 | 25.68 % change on previous year | -410.6% |
| 1952 | 46.16 % change on previous year | +79.8% |
| 1953 | -22 % change on previous year | -147.7% |
| 1954 | -14.61 % change on previous year | -33.6% |
| 1955 | 5.39 % change on previous year | -136.9% |
| 1956 | -8.02 % change on previous year | -248.9% |
| 1957 | 47.74 % change on previous year | -695.1% |
| 1958 | -3.48 % change on previous year | -107.3% |
| 1959 | -2.5 % change on previous year | -28.3% |
| 1960 | 0.8255 % change on previous year | -133.1% |
| 1961 | -18.93 % change on previous year | -2393.6% |
| 1962 | 16.18 % change on previous year | -185.4% |
| 1963 | -17.94 % change on previous year | -210.9% |
| 1964 | 22.27 % change on previous year | -224.1% |
| 1965 | -15.83 % change on previous year | -171.1% |
| 1966 | 1.33 % change on previous year | -108.4% |
| 1967 | 10.55 % change on previous year | +692.4% |
| 1968 | -20.8 % change on previous year | -297.1% |
| 1969 | -12.5 % change on previous year | -39.9% |
| 1970 | 30.37 % change on previous year | -342.9% |
| 1971 | -10.12 % change on previous year | -133.3% |
| 1972 | 9.86 % change on previous year | -197.4% |
| 1973 | 40.54 % change on previous year | +311.2% |
| 1974 | -41.14 % change on previous year | -201.5% |
| 1975 | 4.81 % change on previous year | -111.7% |
| 1976 | 6.98 % change on previous year | +45.0% |
| 1977 | 3.07 % change on previous year | -56.0% |
| 1978 | 46.08 % change on previous year | +1399.7% |
| 1979 | -37.29 % change on previous year | -180.9% |
| 1980 | 3.29 % change on previous year | -108.8% |
| 1981 | 24.09 % change on previous year | +632.9% |
| 1982 | -25.68 % change on previous year | -206.6% |
| 1983 | -10.34 % change on previous year | -59.7% |
| 1984 | 47.44 % change on previous year | -558.8% |
| 1985 | -21.53 % change on previous year | -145.4% |
| 1986 | 27.73 % change on previous year | -228.8% |
| 1987 | -23.04 % change on previous year | -183.1% |
| 1988 | 42.82 % change on previous year | -285.8% |
| 1989 | -22.46 % change on previous year | -152.5% |
| 1990 | 5.23 % change on previous year | -123.3% |
| 1991 | 4.43 % change on previous year | -15.3% |
| 1992 | -6.77 % change on previous year | -253.0% |
| 1993 | 0.5546 % change on previous year | -108.2% |
| 1994 | 18.6 % change on previous year | +3253.9% |
| 1995 | 2.6 % change on previous year | -86.0% |
| 1996 | -0.689 % change on previous year | -126.5% |
| 1997 | -17.45 % change on previous year | +2432.8% |
| 1998 | -19.93 % change on previous year | +14.2% |
| 1999 | 40.88 % change on previous year | -305.1% |
| 2000 | -11.42 % change on previous year | -127.9% |
| 2001 | 25.81 % change on previous year | -326.1% |
| 2002 | -13.58 % change on previous year | -152.6% |
| 2003 | 17.67 % change on previous year | -230.1% |
| 2004 | -19.01 % change on previous year | -207.6% |
| 2005 | 13.5 % change on previous year | -171.0% |
| 2006 | 29.77 % change on previous year | +120.6% |
| 2007 | -1.03 % change on previous year | -103.5% |
| 2008 | -24.09 % change on previous year | +2229.7% |
| 2009 | -11.26 % change on previous year | -53.2% |
| 2010 | 21.7 % change on previous year | -292.7% |
| 2011 | -13.13 % change on previous year | -160.5% |
| 2012 | 12.85 % change on previous year | -197.9% |
| 2013 | 1.67 % change on previous year | -87.0% |
| 2014 | -3.03 % change on previous year | -281.7% |
| 2015 | -6.91 % change on previous year | +128.0% |
| 2016 | 9.4 % change on previous year | -236.0% |
| 2017 | 9.8 % change on previous year | +4.2% |
| 2018 | -1.7 % change on previous year | -117.3% |
| 2019 | -15.41 % change on previous year | +808.3% |
| 2020 | 35.4 % change on previous year | -329.7% |
| 2021 | -38.24 % change on previous year | -208.0% |
| 2022 | 3.87 % change on previous year | -110.1% |
| 2023 | 12.33 % change on previous year | +219.0% |
| 2024 | 10.03 % change on previous year | -18.6% |
| 2025 | 13.75 % change on previous year | +37.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | -0.9517 % change on previous year | -36.93 % change on previous year | 38.47 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1950s | 6.61 % change on previous year | -22 % change on previous year | 47.74 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1960s | -3.48 % change on previous year | -20.8 % change on previous year | 22.27 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 5.32 % change on previous year | -41.14 % change on previous year | 46.08 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.23 % change on previous year | -25.68 % change on previous year | 47.44 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.74 % change on previous year | -19.93 % change on previous year | 40.88 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.6352 % change on previous year | -24.09 % change on previous year | 29.77 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.52 % change on previous year | -15.41 % change on previous year | 21.7 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.19 % change on previous year | -38.24 % change on previous year | 35.4 % change on previous year | 6 |
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More reference data data for American Samoa
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0023 (2050)
- Summer temperature anomalies -0.1017 °C (2026)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Burning - Crop 0.0005 (2050)
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.1942 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.0944 °C (2026)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Burning - Crop residues 0.0023 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Burning - Crop 0.0018 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0018 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Burning - Crop residues 0.0001 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual precipitation, annual growth rate in American Samoa?
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate in American Samoa was 13.75 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest annual precipitation, annual growth rate recorded in American Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 47.74 % change on previous year in 1957.
- What is the lowest annual precipitation, annual growth rate recorded in American Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was -41.14 % change on previous year in 1974.
- How does American Samoa rank for annual precipitation, annual growth rate?
- American Samoa ranks 28th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is annual precipitation, annual growth rate rising or falling in American Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 299.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this American Samoa 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.