Annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: 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 Democratic Republic of Congo, 1941–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Democratic Republic of Congo 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 Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 21 % change on previous year in 1948 and was at its lowest, -26.3 % change on previous year, in 1949.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 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 Democratic Republic of Congo, 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% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 8.09 % change on previous year is above the median for low income countries, which is -13.47 % change on previous year. (25 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 8.09 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -3.45 % change on previous year. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | +2129.2% | 0.8323 % change on previous year | 18.55 % change on previous year |
| 2015 | +2122.3% | 0.1657 % change on previous year | 3.68 % change on previous year |
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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More reference data data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3528 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.31 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.335 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.31 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.18 (2050)
- 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 Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo was 8.09 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest annual precipitation, annual growth rate recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 21 % change on previous year in 1948.
- What is the lowest annual precipitation, annual growth rate recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was -26.3 % change on previous year in 1949.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for annual precipitation, annual growth rate?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 40th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is annual precipitation, annual growth rate rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 119.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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.