Annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong, China: Annual precipitation, annual growth rate was -9.14 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-9.14 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 298.0%
World rank
110th
of 192 countries
All-time high
179.3 % change on previous year
in 1944
All-time low
-57.74 % change on previous year
in 1943
Years of data
85
1941–2025
Annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Hong Kong, China, 1941–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Hong Kong, China recorded -9.14 % change on previous year for annual precipitation, annual growth rate in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 298.0% on the previous year and down 215.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Hong Kong, China peaked at 179.3 % change on previous year in 1944 and was at its lowest, -57.74 % change on previous year, in 1943.
That places Hong Kong, China 110th 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 Hong Kong, China, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 25.09 % change on previous year | — |
| 1942 | -11.51 % change on previous year | -145.9% |
| 1943 | -57.74 % change on previous year | +401.6% |
| 1944 | 179.3 % change on previous year | -410.6% |
| 1945 | -6.33 % change on previous year | -103.5% |
| 1946 | -45.69 % change on previous year | +621.8% |
| 1947 | 61.83 % change on previous year | -235.3% |
| 1948 | -2.23 % change on previous year | -103.6% |
| 1949 | -10.9 % change on previous year | +387.7% |
| 1950 | 56.64 % change on previous year | -619.8% |
| 1951 | -18.26 % change on previous year | -132.2% |
| 1952 | -12.28 % change on previous year | -32.7% |
| 1953 | -3.13 % change on previous year | -74.5% |
| 1954 | -6.55 % change on previous year | +109.1% |
| 1955 | -7.33 % change on previous year | +12.0% |
| 1956 | -7.26 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 1957 | 68.78 % change on previous year | -1047.4% |
| 1958 | -17.4 % change on previous year | -125.3% |
| 1959 | 10.65 % change on previous year | -161.2% |
| 1960 | 4.31 % change on previous year | -59.5% |
| 1961 | 25.89 % change on previous year | +500.8% |
| 1962 | -40.36 % change on previous year | -255.9% |
| 1963 | -10.8 % change on previous year | -73.2% |
| 1964 | 67.83 % change on previous year | -728.2% |
| 1965 | -11.08 % change on previous year | -116.3% |
| 1966 | -13.46 % change on previous year | +21.5% |
| 1967 | -0.1389 % change on previous year | -99.0% |
| 1968 | 27.04 % change on previous year | -19562.3% |
| 1969 | -21.56 % change on previous year | -179.7% |
| 1970 | 57.55 % change on previous year | -367.0% |
| 1971 | -24.78 % change on previous year | -143.1% |
| 1972 | 36.54 % change on previous year | -247.5% |
| 1973 | 11.57 % change on previous year | -68.3% |
| 1974 | -22.01 % change on previous year | -290.3% |
| 1975 | 13.5 % change on previous year | -161.3% |
| 1976 | -19.37 % change on previous year | -243.5% |
| 1977 | -22.11 % change on previous year | +14.1% |
| 1978 | 58.45 % change on previous year | -364.3% |
| 1979 | -22.99 % change on previous year | -139.3% |
| 1980 | -16.9 % change on previous year | -26.5% |
| 1981 | 13.31 % change on previous year | -178.8% |
| 1982 | 12.63 % change on previous year | -5.1% |
| 1983 | 23.87 % change on previous year | +89.0% |
| 1984 | -27.92 % change on previous year | -216.9% |
| 1985 | 22.75 % change on previous year | -181.5% |
| 1986 | -6 % change on previous year | -126.4% |
| 1987 | -16.29 % change on previous year | +171.5% |
| 1988 | -1.81 % change on previous year | -88.9% |
| 1989 | -2.23 % change on previous year | +23.5% |
| 1990 | 17.93 % change on previous year | -902.5% |
| 1991 | -20.57 % change on previous year | -214.8% |
| 1992 | 27.9 % change on previous year | -235.6% |
| 1993 | -1.36 % change on previous year | -104.9% |
| 1994 | 0.8213 % change on previous year | -160.5% |
| 1995 | -6.73 % change on previous year | -918.9% |
| 1996 | -3.53 % change on previous year | -47.5% |
| 1997 | 39.77 % change on previous year | -1225.4% |
| 1998 | -20.98 % change on previous year | -152.8% |
| 1999 | -8.58 % change on previous year | -59.1% |
| 2000 | -5.37 % change on previous year | -37.4% |
| 2001 | 15.94 % change on previous year | -396.9% |
| 2002 | -19.69 % change on previous year | -223.5% |
| 2003 | 3.93 % change on previous year | -120.0% |
| 2004 | -21.59 % change on previous year | -649.4% |
| 2005 | 46.81 % change on previous year | -316.8% |
| 2006 | -3.07 % change on previous year | -106.6% |
| 2007 | -19.29 % change on previous year | +528.1% |
| 2008 | 36.38 % change on previous year | -288.6% |
| 2009 | -15.39 % change on previous year | -142.3% |
| 2010 | 9.57 % change on previous year | -162.2% |
| 2011 | -28.72 % change on previous year | -400.3% |
| 2012 | 38.71 % change on previous year | -234.7% |
| 2013 | 14.91 % change on previous year | -61.5% |
| 2014 | -27.44 % change on previous year | -284.0% |
| 2015 | 7.92 % change on previous year | -128.9% |
| 2016 | 53.06 % change on previous year | +570.2% |
| 2017 | -25.59 % change on previous year | -148.2% |
| 2018 | 1.34 % change on previous year | -105.2% |
| 2019 | -3.7 % change on previous year | -376.7% |
| 2020 | -12.68 % change on previous year | +242.3% |
| 2021 | 19.56 % change on previous year | -254.3% |
| 2022 | -5.26 % change on previous year | -126.9% |
| 2023 | 15.73 % change on previous year | -399.3% |
| 2024 | -2.3 % change on previous year | -114.6% |
| 2025 | -9.14 % change on previous year | +298.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 14.65 % change on previous year | -57.74 % change on previous year | 179.3 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1950s | 6.39 % change on previous year | -18.26 % change on previous year | 68.78 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1960s | 2.77 % change on previous year | -40.36 % change on previous year | 67.83 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 6.63 % change on previous year | -24.78 % change on previous year | 58.45 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.1412 % change on previous year | -27.92 % change on previous year | 23.87 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.47 % change on previous year | -20.98 % change on previous year | 39.77 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.87 % change on previous year | -21.59 % change on previous year | 46.81 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 4 % change on previous year | -28.72 % change on previous year | 53.06 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.9879 % change on previous year | -12.68 % change on previous year | 19.56 % change on previous year | 6 |
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More reference data data for Hong Kong, China
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0012 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0011 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0072 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0 (1990)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0072 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.004 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0056 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0052 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0347 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0 (1990)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Hong Kong, China?
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Hong Kong, China was -9.14 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest annual precipitation, annual growth rate recorded in Hong Kong, China?
- The highest recorded value was 179.3 % change on previous year in 1944.
- What is the lowest annual precipitation, annual growth rate recorded in Hong Kong, China?
- The lowest recorded value was -57.74 % change on previous year in 1943.
- How does Hong Kong, China rank for annual precipitation, annual growth rate?
- Hong Kong, China ranks 110th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is annual precipitation, annual growth rate rising or falling in Hong Kong, China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 215.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hong Kong, China 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.