Annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: Annual precipitation, annual growth rate was 8.09 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
8.09 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 143.5%
World rank
40th
of 192 countries
All-time high
21 % change on previous year
in 1948
All-time low
-26.3 % change on previous year
in 1949
Years of data
85
1941–2025
Annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, 1941–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Congo, Democratic Republic of the recorded 8.09 % change on previous year for annual precipitation, annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of up 143.5% on the previous year and up 119.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Congo, Democratic Republic of the peaked at 21 % change on previous year in 1948 and was at its lowest, -26.3 % change on previous year, in 1949.
That places Congo, Democratic Republic of the 40th 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 Congo, Democratic Republic of the, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1941 | -17.66 % change on previous year | — |
| 1942 | 3.74 % change on previous year | -121.2% |
| 1943 | -3.49 % change on previous year | -193.1% |
| 1944 | 3.98 % change on previous year | -214.2% |
| 1945 | 6.1 % change on previous year | +53.3% |
| 1946 | 1.05 % change on previous year | -82.9% |
| 1947 | 3.18 % change on previous year | +204.5% |
| 1948 | 21 % change on previous year | +559.6% |
| 1949 | -26.3 % change on previous year | -225.3% |
| 1950 | 12.15 % change on previous year | -146.2% |
| 1951 | 16.85 % change on previous year | +38.6% |
| 1952 | 9.77 % change on previous year | -42.0% |
| 1953 | 3.57 % change on previous year | -63.4% |
| 1954 | -25.18 % change on previous year | -804.5% |
| 1955 | 14.02 % change on previous year | -155.7% |
| 1956 | -0.195 % change on previous year | -101.4% |
| 1957 | 1.83 % change on previous year | -1039.8% |
| 1958 | -1.41 % change on previous year | -176.9% |
| 1959 | 6.16 % change on previous year | -536.7% |
| 1960 | 1.33 % change on previous year | -78.4% |
| 1961 | 5.75 % change on previous year | +332.9% |
| 1962 | -0.7964 % change on previous year | -113.8% |
| 1963 | -10.12 % change on previous year | +1171.0% |
| 1964 | -5.54 % change on previous year | -45.3% |
| 1965 | 0.5344 % change on previous year | -109.6% |
| 1966 | 0.8323 % change on previous year | +55.7% |
| 1967 | 18.55 % change on previous year | +2129.2% |
| 1968 | -10.7 % change on previous year | -157.7% |
| 1969 | 5.86 % change on previous year | -154.8% |
| 1970 | -4.82 % change on previous year | -182.3% |
| 1971 | -5.39 % change on previous year | +11.7% |
| 1972 | 9.13 % change on previous year | -269.4% |
| 1973 | -10.07 % change on previous year | -210.3% |
| 1974 | 3.58 % change on previous year | -135.5% |
| 1975 | 3.19 % change on previous year | -10.8% |
| 1976 | 5.84 % change on previous year | +82.9% |
| 1977 | -3.38 % change on previous year | -157.9% |
| 1978 | -3.63 % change on previous year | +7.4% |
| 1979 | 4.56 % change on previous year | -225.5% |
| 1980 | -6.39 % change on previous year | -240.2% |
| 1981 | -1.73 % change on previous year | -72.9% |
| 1982 | 3 % change on previous year | -273.0% |
| 1983 | -9.66 % change on previous year | -421.9% |
| 1984 | 3.33 % change on previous year | -134.4% |
| 1985 | 6.04 % change on previous year | +81.7% |
| 1986 | 5.72 % change on previous year | -5.3% |
| 1987 | -3.04 % change on previous year | -153.2% |
| 1988 | 1.82 % change on previous year | -159.9% |
| 1989 | -11.81 % change on previous year | -747.8% |
| 1990 | 4.93 % change on previous year | -141.7% |
| 1991 | 1.21 % change on previous year | -75.5% |
| 1992 | -3.19 % change on previous year | -364.4% |
| 1993 | 1.48 % change on previous year | -146.5% |
| 1994 | 5.65 % change on previous year | +280.9% |
| 1995 | -6.71 % change on previous year | -218.7% |
| 1996 | -0.3921 % change on previous year | -94.2% |
| 1997 | 3.56 % change on previous year | -1007.6% |
| 1998 | -6.17 % change on previous year | -273.3% |
| 1999 | 3.63 % change on previous year | -158.8% |
| 2000 | -9.53 % change on previous year | -362.9% |
| 2001 | -4.64 % change on previous year | -51.3% |
| 2002 | 2.35 % change on previous year | -150.6% |
| 2003 | -6.16 % change on previous year | -362.3% |
| 2004 | 2.05 % change on previous year | -133.4% |
| 2005 | 1.8 % change on previous year | -12.5% |
| 2006 | 6.57 % change on previous year | +265.5% |
| 2007 | -5.66 % change on previous year | -186.2% |
| 2008 | -2.56 % change on previous year | -54.8% |
| 2009 | 6.9 % change on previous year | -369.7% |
| 2010 | -2.52 % change on previous year | -136.5% |
| 2011 | -3.59 % change on previous year | +42.6% |
| 2012 | -2 % change on previous year | -44.3% |
| 2013 | -5.4 % change on previous year | +170.2% |
| 2014 | 0.1657 % change on previous year | -103.1% |
| 2015 | 3.68 % change on previous year | +2122.3% |
| 2016 | -1.95 % change on previous year | -153.0% |
| 2017 | 4.97 % change on previous year | -354.7% |
| 2018 | -1.33 % change on previous year | -126.8% |
| 2019 | 2.66 % change on previous year | -299.4% |
| 2020 | -2.14 % change on previous year | -180.6% |
| 2021 | -10.11 % change on previous year | +371.4% |
| 2022 | 6.07 % change on previous year | -160.0% |
| 2023 | 7.84 % change on previous year | +29.2% |
| 2024 | -18.61 % change on previous year | -337.3% |
| 2025 | 8.09 % change on previous year | -143.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | -0.9323 % change on previous year | -26.3 % change on previous year | 21 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1950s | 3.76 % change on previous year | -25.18 % change on previous year | 16.85 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.5705 % change on previous year | -10.7 % change on previous year | 18.55 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | -0.1001 % change on previous year | -10.07 % change on previous year | 9.13 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -1.27 % change on previous year | -11.81 % change on previous year | 6.04 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.3991 % change on previous year | -6.71 % change on previous year | 5.65 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.8884 % change on previous year | -9.53 % change on previous year | 6.9 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.5304 % change on previous year | -5.4 % change on previous year | 4.97 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.48 % change on previous year | -18.61 % change on previous year | 8.09 % change on previous year | 6 |
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.44 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 6.66 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 11.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.82 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Congo, Democratic Republic of the was 8.09 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest annual precipitation, annual growth rate recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The highest recorded value was 21 % change on previous year in 1948.
- What is the lowest annual precipitation, annual growth rate recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The lowest recorded value was -26.3 % change on previous year in 1949.
- How does Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank for annual precipitation, annual growth rate?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 40th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is annual precipitation, annual growth rate rising or falling in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Over the last ten years it is up 119.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo, Democratic Republic of the 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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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.
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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.