Annual precipitation, annual growth rate in France
France: Annual precipitation, annual growth rate was -8.07 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-8.07 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 333.8%
World rank
105th
of 192 countries
All-time high
32.55 % change on previous year
in 1965
All-time low
-20.37 % change on previous year
in 1985
Years of data
85
1941–2025
Annual precipitation, annual growth rate in France, 1941–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, annual precipitation, annual growth rate in France stood at -8.07 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 333.8% on the previous year and up 49.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual precipitation, annual growth rate in France peaked at 32.55 % change on previous year in 1965 and was at its lowest, -20.37 % change on previous year, in 1985.
France ranks 105th of 192 countries on this measure, 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 France, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 1.08 % change on previous year | — |
| 1942 | -0.6496 % change on previous year | -160.2% |
| 1943 | 8.31 % change on previous year | -1378.9% |
| 1944 | -7.22 % change on previous year | -186.9% |
| 1945 | -10.06 % change on previous year | +39.4% |
| 1946 | 15.22 % change on previous year | -251.3% |
| 1947 | -7.91 % change on previous year | -152.0% |
| 1948 | 18.91 % change on previous year | -338.9% |
| 1949 | -12.27 % change on previous year | -164.9% |
| 1950 | 8.47 % change on previous year | -169.0% |
| 1951 | 13.91 % change on previous year | +64.2% |
| 1952 | -7.73 % change on previous year | -155.6% |
| 1953 | -18.81 % change on previous year | +143.4% |
| 1954 | 25.5 % change on previous year | -235.6% |
| 1955 | -5.15 % change on previous year | -120.2% |
| 1956 | 2.56 % change on previous year | -149.7% |
| 1957 | -8.44 % change on previous year | -429.6% |
| 1958 | 21.72 % change on previous year | -357.3% |
| 1959 | -14.62 % change on previous year | -167.3% |
| 1960 | 22.18 % change on previous year | -251.7% |
| 1961 | -14.77 % change on previous year | -166.6% |
| 1962 | -2.45 % change on previous year | -83.4% |
| 1963 | 12.24 % change on previous year | -599.8% |
| 1964 | -19.42 % change on previous year | -258.6% |
| 1965 | 32.55 % change on previous year | -267.6% |
| 1966 | -6.97 % change on previous year | -121.4% |
| 1967 | -7.54 % change on previous year | +8.3% |
| 1968 | 13.73 % change on previous year | -282.0% |
| 1969 | 3.02 % change on previous year | -78.0% |
| 1970 | 1.33 % change on previous year | -55.9% |
| 1971 | -9.74 % change on previous year | -831.3% |
| 1972 | 6.58 % change on previous year | -167.6% |
| 1973 | -13.79 % change on previous year | -309.5% |
| 1974 | 15.98 % change on previous year | -215.9% |
| 1975 | -9.82 % change on previous year | -161.4% |
| 1976 | -2.65 % change on previous year | -73.0% |
| 1977 | 13.99 % change on previous year | -627.5% |
| 1978 | -7.4 % change on previous year | -152.9% |
| 1979 | 13.45 % change on previous year | -281.8% |
| 1980 | -9.54 % change on previous year | -171.0% |
| 1981 | 15.07 % change on previous year | -257.9% |
| 1982 | -9.76 % change on previous year | -164.7% |
| 1983 | -8.53 % change on previous year | -12.6% |
| 1984 | 12.02 % change on previous year | -240.9% |
| 1985 | -20.37 % change on previous year | -269.6% |
| 1986 | 18.95 % change on previous year | -193.0% |
| 1987 | -5.8 % change on previous year | -130.6% |
| 1988 | 4.86 % change on previous year | -183.7% |
| 1989 | -18.7 % change on previous year | -484.7% |
| 1990 | 10.52 % change on previous year | -156.3% |
| 1991 | -13.78 % change on previous year | -231.0% |
| 1992 | 17.71 % change on previous year | -228.5% |
| 1993 | 6.14 % change on previous year | -65.3% |
| 1994 | 6.56 % change on previous year | +6.9% |
| 1995 | -9.88 % change on previous year | -250.5% |
| 1996 | 4.46 % change on previous year | -145.2% |
| 1997 | -10.33 % change on previous year | -331.6% |
| 1998 | -1.09 % change on previous year | -89.4% |
| 1999 | 24.34 % change on previous year | -2322.5% |
| 2000 | -0.3361 % change on previous year | -101.4% |
| 2001 | -7.55 % change on previous year | +2147.8% |
| 2002 | 2.11 % change on previous year | -127.9% |
| 2003 | -18.57 % change on previous year | -981.5% |
| 2004 | 5.93 % change on previous year | -131.9% |
| 2005 | -4.8 % change on previous year | -181.1% |
| 2006 | 17.74 % change on previous year | -469.3% |
| 2007 | -1.3 % change on previous year | -107.3% |
| 2008 | 7.09 % change on previous year | -646.0% |
| 2009 | -16.05 % change on previous year | -326.2% |
| 2010 | 14.64 % change on previous year | -191.3% |
| 2011 | -14.89 % change on previous year | -201.7% |
| 2012 | 15.7 % change on previous year | -205.4% |
| 2013 | 9.48 % change on previous year | -39.6% |
| 2014 | -6.35 % change on previous year | -167.1% |
| 2015 | -15.95 % change on previous year | +151.1% |
| 2016 | 15.19 % change on previous year | -195.2% |
| 2017 | -3.86 % change on previous year | -125.4% |
| 2018 | 16.46 % change on previous year | -526.1% |
| 2019 | -12.04 % change on previous year | -173.2% |
| 2020 | 5.42 % change on previous year | -145.1% |
| 2021 | 11.92 % change on previous year | +119.7% |
| 2022 | -10.11 % change on previous year | -184.8% |
| 2023 | 4.6 % change on previous year | -145.5% |
| 2024 | 3.45 % change on previous year | -24.9% |
| 2025 | -8.07 % change on previous year | -333.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0.6009 % change on previous year | -12.27 % change on previous year | 18.91 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1950s | 1.74 % change on previous year | -18.81 % change on previous year | 25.5 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1960s | 3.26 % change on previous year | -19.42 % change on previous year | 32.55 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.794 % change on previous year | -13.79 % change on previous year | 15.98 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -2.18 % change on previous year | -20.37 % change on previous year | 18.95 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.46 % change on previous year | -13.78 % change on previous year | 24.34 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -1.57 % change on previous year | -18.57 % change on previous year | 17.74 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.84 % change on previous year | -15.95 % change on previous year | 16.46 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.2 % change on previous year | -10.11 % change on previous year | 11.92 % change on previous year | 6 |
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.3 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual precipitation, annual growth rate in France?
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate in France was -8.07 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest annual precipitation, annual growth rate recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 32.55 % change on previous year in 1965.
- What is the lowest annual precipitation, annual growth rate recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was -20.37 % change on previous year in 1985.
- How does France rank for annual precipitation, annual growth rate?
- France ranks 105th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is annual precipitation, annual growth rate rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 49.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France 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.