Annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Eritrea
Eritrea: Annual precipitation, annual growth rate was -18.77 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-18.77 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 126.6%
World rank
141st
of 192 countries
All-time high
82.87 % change on previous year
in 1985
All-time low
-43.09 % change on previous year
in 1954
Years of data
85
1941–2025
Annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Eritrea, 1941–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Eritrea recorded -18.77 % change on previous year for annual precipitation, annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of down 126.6% on the previous year and up 39.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Eritrea peaked at 82.87 % change on previous year in 1985 and was at its lowest, -43.09 % change on previous year, in 1954.
That places Eritrea 141st out of 192 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Eritrea, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1941 | -13.11 % change on previous year | — |
| 1942 | 44.12 % change on previous year | -436.5% |
| 1943 | 64.29 % change on previous year | +45.7% |
| 1944 | -41.35 % change on previous year | -164.3% |
| 1945 | -29.54 % change on previous year | -28.6% |
| 1946 | 41.2 % change on previous year | -239.5% |
| 1947 | 28.82 % change on previous year | -30.1% |
| 1948 | 5.76 % change on previous year | -80.0% |
| 1949 | 3.46 % change on previous year | -40.1% |
| 1950 | 34.36 % change on previous year | +894.5% |
| 1951 | -41.53 % change on previous year | -220.8% |
| 1952 | 30.06 % change on previous year | -172.4% |
| 1953 | 17.37 % change on previous year | -42.2% |
| 1954 | -43.09 % change on previous year | -348.2% |
| 1955 | -16.68 % change on previous year | -61.3% |
| 1956 | 21.12 % change on previous year | -226.6% |
| 1957 | -23.26 % change on previous year | -210.1% |
| 1958 | -2.58 % change on previous year | -88.9% |
| 1959 | 26.54 % change on previous year | -1128.8% |
| 1960 | -27.23 % change on previous year | -202.6% |
| 1961 | 52.45 % change on previous year | -292.6% |
| 1962 | -35.5 % change on previous year | -167.7% |
| 1963 | 10 % change on previous year | -128.2% |
| 1964 | -4.6 % change on previous year | -146.0% |
| 1965 | 2.55 % change on previous year | -155.5% |
| 1966 | -41.4 % change on previous year | -1722.1% |
| 1967 | 64.45 % change on previous year | -255.7% |
| 1968 | 9.16 % change on previous year | -85.8% |
| 1969 | -13.36 % change on previous year | -245.9% |
| 1970 | -3.63 % change on previous year | -72.8% |
| 1971 | 32.37 % change on previous year | -991.4% |
| 1972 | 3.98 % change on previous year | -87.7% |
| 1973 | -11.76 % change on previous year | -395.6% |
| 1974 | 33.18 % change on previous year | -382.2% |
| 1975 | -9.6 % change on previous year | -128.9% |
| 1976 | -13.67 % change on previous year | +42.4% |
| 1977 | 19.44 % change on previous year | -242.2% |
| 1978 | 1.49 % change on previous year | -92.3% |
| 1979 | -4.25 % change on previous year | -384.2% |
| 1980 | -33.99 % change on previous year | +700.5% |
| 1981 | 17.22 % change on previous year | -150.7% |
| 1982 | 23.76 % change on previous year | +38.0% |
| 1983 | -20.04 % change on previous year | -184.3% |
| 1984 | -26.22 % change on previous year | +30.8% |
| 1985 | 82.87 % change on previous year | -416.1% |
| 1986 | -11.52 % change on previous year | -113.9% |
| 1987 | -4.46 % change on previous year | -61.3% |
| 1988 | 15.87 % change on previous year | -455.7% |
| 1989 | -26.56 % change on previous year | -267.3% |
| 1990 | -40.44 % change on previous year | +52.3% |
| 1991 | 35.25 % change on previous year | -187.2% |
| 1992 | 35.78 % change on previous year | +1.5% |
| 1993 | -13.14 % change on previous year | -136.7% |
| 1994 | 15.46 % change on previous year | -217.6% |
| 1995 | 7.67 % change on previous year | -50.4% |
| 1996 | 2.13 % change on previous year | -72.2% |
| 1997 | -1.1 % change on previous year | -151.7% |
| 1998 | -13.07 % change on previous year | +1086.1% |
| 1999 | -10.03 % change on previous year | -23.3% |
| 2000 | -14.75 % change on previous year | +47.1% |
| 2001 | 15.4 % change on previous year | -204.4% |
| 2002 | -8.43 % change on previous year | -154.7% |
| 2003 | 25.09 % change on previous year | -397.7% |
| 2004 | -18.3 % change on previous year | -173.0% |
| 2005 | 12.08 % change on previous year | -166.0% |
| 2006 | 19 % change on previous year | +57.3% |
| 2007 | -15.72 % change on previous year | -182.8% |
| 2008 | -25.5 % change on previous year | +62.2% |
| 2009 | -6.48 % change on previous year | -74.6% |
| 2010 | 38.55 % change on previous year | -695.0% |
| 2011 | -18.25 % change on previous year | -147.3% |
| 2012 | -3.17 % change on previous year | -82.6% |
| 2013 | 16.34 % change on previous year | -615.3% |
| 2014 | 11.58 % change on previous year | -29.1% |
| 2015 | -31.08 % change on previous year | -368.4% |
| 2016 | 58.22 % change on previous year | -287.3% |
| 2017 | -23.06 % change on previous year | -139.6% |
| 2018 | 26.91 % change on previous year | -216.7% |
| 2019 | 11.29 % change on previous year | -58.0% |
| 2020 | -28.71 % change on previous year | -354.2% |
| 2021 | -23.28 % change on previous year | -18.9% |
| 2022 | 12.94 % change on previous year | -155.6% |
| 2023 | -17.05 % change on previous year | -231.7% |
| 2024 | 70.57 % change on previous year | -514.0% |
| 2025 | -18.77 % change on previous year | -126.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 11.52 % change on previous year | -41.35 % change on previous year | 64.29 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1950s | 0.2307 % change on previous year | -43.09 % change on previous year | 34.36 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1960s | 1.65 % change on previous year | -41.4 % change on previous year | 64.45 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 4.76 % change on previous year | -13.67 % change on previous year | 33.18 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.69 % change on previous year | -33.99 % change on previous year | 82.87 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.85 % change on previous year | -40.44 % change on previous year | 35.78 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -1.76 % change on previous year | -25.5 % change on previous year | 25.09 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.73 % change on previous year | -31.08 % change on previous year | 58.22 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.7149 % change on previous year | -28.71 % change on previous year | 70.57 % change on previous year | 6 |
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More reference data data for Eritrea
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0531 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.46 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.57 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0485 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.57 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1781 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.073 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 6.8 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2642 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Eritrea?
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Eritrea was -18.77 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest annual precipitation, annual growth rate recorded in Eritrea?
- The highest recorded value was 82.87 % change on previous year in 1985.
- What is the lowest annual precipitation, annual growth rate recorded in Eritrea?
- The lowest recorded value was -43.09 % change on previous year in 1954.
- How does Eritrea rank for annual precipitation, annual growth rate?
- Eritrea ranks 141st out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is annual precipitation, annual growth rate rising or falling in Eritrea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eritrea 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.