Annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Bolivia
Bolivia: Annual precipitation, annual growth rate was 20.27 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
20.27 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 5,192.7%
World rank
22nd
of 192 countries
All-time high
38.65 % change on previous year
in 1949
All-time low
-45.98 % change on previous year
in 1948
Years of data
85
1941–2025
Annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Bolivia, 1941–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Bolivia recorded 20.27 % change on previous year for annual precipitation, annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is up 5,192.7% on the previous year and up 384.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Bolivia peaked at 38.65 % change on previous year in 1949 and was at its lowest, -45.98 % change on previous year, in 1948.
That places Bolivia 22nd 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 Bolivia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1941 | -10.92 % change on previous year | — |
| 1942 | -12.28 % change on previous year | +12.4% |
| 1943 | 1.31 % change on previous year | -110.6% |
| 1944 | 12.95 % change on previous year | +890.3% |
| 1945 | 7.66 % change on previous year | -40.8% |
| 1946 | -2.44 % change on previous year | -131.8% |
| 1947 | 19.04 % change on previous year | -881.8% |
| 1948 | -45.98 % change on previous year | -341.5% |
| 1949 | 38.65 % change on previous year | -184.1% |
| 1950 | 34.03 % change on previous year | -11.9% |
| 1951 | -16.85 % change on previous year | -149.5% |
| 1952 | 8.8 % change on previous year | -152.2% |
| 1953 | 0.2334 % change on previous year | -97.3% |
| 1954 | -7.05 % change on previous year | -3120.9% |
| 1955 | 0.3742 % change on previous year | -105.3% |
| 1956 | 6.27 % change on previous year | +1574.7% |
| 1957 | -8.62 % change on previous year | -237.6% |
| 1958 | 6.12 % change on previous year | -171.0% |
| 1959 | -7.59 % change on previous year | -224.1% |
| 1960 | 2.21 % change on previous year | -129.1% |
| 1961 | -26.62 % change on previous year | -1306.4% |
| 1962 | 17.04 % change on previous year | -164.0% |
| 1963 | -6.64 % change on previous year | -138.9% |
| 1964 | 9.53 % change on previous year | -243.7% |
| 1965 | 7.98 % change on previous year | -16.2% |
| 1966 | -16.07 % change on previous year | -301.2% |
| 1967 | 22.41 % change on previous year | -239.4% |
| 1968 | -3.47 % change on previous year | -115.5% |
| 1969 | -8.27 % change on previous year | +138.7% |
| 1970 | 9.69 % change on previous year | -217.1% |
| 1971 | -4.5 % change on previous year | -146.5% |
| 1972 | -5.63 % change on previous year | +25.1% |
| 1973 | 11.42 % change on previous year | -302.8% |
| 1974 | 9.8 % change on previous year | -14.2% |
| 1975 | -14.37 % change on previous year | -246.6% |
| 1976 | 3.93 % change on previous year | -127.3% |
| 1977 | 13.65 % change on previous year | +247.8% |
| 1978 | -3.08 % change on previous year | -122.6% |
| 1979 | -8.65 % change on previous year | +181.0% |
| 1980 | 11.49 % change on previous year | -232.8% |
| 1981 | 8.01 % change on previous year | -30.3% |
| 1982 | -4.32 % change on previous year | -153.9% |
| 1983 | -11.06 % change on previous year | +156.1% |
| 1984 | 7.62 % change on previous year | -168.9% |
| 1985 | -1.22 % change on previous year | -116.0% |
| 1986 | -5.67 % change on previous year | +363.9% |
| 1987 | 0.7097 % change on previous year | -112.5% |
| 1988 | 3.15 % change on previous year | +344.1% |
| 1989 | 3.38 % change on previous year | +7.1% |
| 1990 | -2.04 % change on previous year | -160.4% |
| 1991 | 1.21 % change on previous year | -159.4% |
| 1992 | 4.35 % change on previous year | +259.2% |
| 1993 | -11.49 % change on previous year | -363.9% |
| 1994 | 2.68 % change on previous year | -123.3% |
| 1995 | -2.26 % change on previous year | -184.3% |
| 1996 | -2.45 % change on previous year | +8.3% |
| 1997 | 3.78 % change on previous year | -254.7% |
| 1998 | -0.7214 % change on previous year | -119.1% |
| 1999 | -8.71 % change on previous year | +1107.4% |
| 2000 | 2.83 % change on previous year | -132.5% |
| 2001 | 4.47 % change on previous year | +57.9% |
| 2002 | -11.15 % change on previous year | -349.5% |
| 2003 | 3.67 % change on previous year | -132.9% |
| 2004 | 7.32 % change on previous year | +99.2% |
| 2005 | -0.0336 % change on previous year | -100.5% |
| 2006 | 5.69 % change on previous year | -17028.1% |
| 2007 | -0.9458 % change on previous year | -116.6% |
| 2008 | 0.9129 % change on previous year | -196.5% |
| 2009 | 0.7137 % change on previous year | -21.8% |
| 2010 | -17.48 % change on previous year | -2549.9% |
| 2011 | 16.54 % change on previous year | -194.6% |
| 2012 | 7.42 % change on previous year | -55.1% |
| 2013 | -5.96 % change on previous year | -180.3% |
| 2014 | 8.93 % change on previous year | -249.9% |
| 2015 | -7.12 % change on previous year | -179.7% |
| 2016 | -7.22 % change on previous year | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 9.8 % change on previous year | -235.7% |
| 2018 | 4.84 % change on previous year | -50.6% |
| 2019 | -10.17 % change on previous year | -310.2% |
| 2020 | -15.12 % change on previous year | +48.7% |
| 2021 | 18.92 % change on previous year | -225.1% |
| 2022 | -19.72 % change on previous year | -204.2% |
| 2023 | 3.55 % change on previous year | -118.0% |
| 2024 | 0.383 % change on previous year | -89.2% |
| 2025 | 20.27 % change on previous year | +5192.7% |
Bolivia compared with similar countries
- Bolivia's 20.27 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is -4.11 % change on previous year. (47 countries reporting)
- Bolivia's 20.27 % change on previous year is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is -4.29 % change on previous year. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Bolivia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +17028.1% | -0.0336 % change on previous year | 5.69 % change on previous year |
| 2025 | +5192.7% | 0.383 % change on previous year | 20.27 % change on previous year |
| 1954 | -3120.9% | 0.2334 % change on previous year | -7.05 % change on previous year |
| 2010 | -2549.9% | 0.7137 % change on previous year | -17.48 % change on previous year |
| 1956 | +1574.7% | 0.3742 % change on previous year | 6.27 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0.888 % change on previous year | -45.98 % change on previous year | 38.65 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1950s | 1.57 % change on previous year | -16.85 % change on previous year | 34.03 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1960s | -0.1893 % change on previous year | -26.62 % change on previous year | 22.41 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.23 % change on previous year | -14.37 % change on previous year | 13.65 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.21 % change on previous year | -11.06 % change on previous year | 11.49 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -1.56 % change on previous year | -11.49 % change on previous year | 4.35 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.35 % change on previous year | -11.15 % change on previous year | 7.32 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.0425 % change on previous year | -17.48 % change on previous year | 16.54 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.38 % change on previous year | -19.72 % change on previous year | 20.27 % change on previous year | 6 |
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More reference data data for Bolivia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.7329 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.91 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 5.22 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3892 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 5.22 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.46 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.33 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 18.39 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 25.12 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.12 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Bolivia?
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Bolivia was 20.27 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest annual precipitation, annual growth rate recorded in Bolivia?
- The highest recorded value was 38.65 % change on previous year in 1949.
- What is the lowest annual precipitation, annual growth rate recorded in Bolivia?
- The lowest recorded value was -45.98 % change on previous year in 1948.
- How does Bolivia rank for annual precipitation, annual growth rate?
- Bolivia ranks 22nd out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is annual precipitation, annual growth rate rising or falling in Bolivia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 384.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bolivia 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.