Annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Ireland
Ireland: Annual precipitation, annual growth rate was 3.69 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
3.69 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 120.7%
World rank
57th
of 192 countries
All-time high
42.09 % change on previous year
in 2002
All-time low
-32.72 % change on previous year
in 1955
Years of data
85
1941–2025
Annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Ireland, 1941–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 3.69 % change on previous year for annual precipitation, annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of up 120.7% on the previous year and down 40.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Ireland peaked at 42.09 % change on previous year in 2002 and was at its lowest, -32.72 % change on previous year, in 1955.
Ireland ranks 57th 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 Ireland, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1941 | -6.3 % change on previous year | — |
| 1942 | 16.47 % change on previous year | -361.4% |
| 1943 | -1.55 % change on previous year | -109.4% |
| 1944 | 0.776 % change on previous year | -150.2% |
| 1945 | 9.34 % change on previous year | +1103.6% |
| 1946 | -2.45 % change on previous year | -126.2% |
| 1947 | -8.75 % change on previous year | +257.6% |
| 1948 | 21.21 % change on previous year | -342.4% |
| 1949 | -9.55 % change on previous year | -145.0% |
| 1950 | 9.4 % change on previous year | -198.4% |
| 1951 | -1.92 % change on previous year | -120.4% |
| 1952 | -20.52 % change on previous year | +968.4% |
| 1953 | 0.3288 % change on previous year | -101.6% |
| 1954 | 42.01 % change on previous year | +12674.1% |
| 1955 | -32.72 % change on previous year | -177.9% |
| 1956 | 12.25 % change on previous year | -137.4% |
| 1957 | 9.23 % change on previous year | -24.6% |
| 1958 | 12.63 % change on previous year | +36.8% |
| 1959 | -18.25 % change on previous year | -244.5% |
| 1960 | 22.84 % change on previous year | -225.1% |
| 1961 | -14.56 % change on previous year | -163.8% |
| 1962 | -12.31 % change on previous year | -15.4% |
| 1963 | 6.71 % change on previous year | -154.5% |
| 1964 | 1.03 % change on previous year | -84.7% |
| 1965 | 13.8 % change on previous year | +1243.5% |
| 1966 | 3.32 % change on previous year | -75.9% |
| 1967 | -6.29 % change on previous year | -289.5% |
| 1968 | 3.72 % change on previous year | -159.2% |
| 1969 | -24.66 % change on previous year | -762.0% |
| 1970 | 28.64 % change on previous year | -216.2% |
| 1971 | -15.64 % change on previous year | -154.6% |
| 1972 | 17.89 % change on previous year | -214.4% |
| 1973 | -6.78 % change on previous year | -137.9% |
| 1974 | 14.25 % change on previous year | -310.1% |
| 1975 | -21.52 % change on previous year | -251.0% |
| 1976 | 6.92 % change on previous year | -132.1% |
| 1977 | 16.33 % change on previous year | +136.1% |
| 1978 | -1.78 % change on previous year | -110.9% |
| 1979 | 9.87 % change on previous year | -655.8% |
| 1980 | 4.13 % change on previous year | -58.2% |
| 1981 | -6.53 % change on previous year | -258.2% |
| 1982 | 7.33 % change on previous year | -212.2% |
| 1983 | -9.39 % change on previous year | -228.1% |
| 1984 | -2.4 % change on previous year | -74.4% |
| 1985 | 9.35 % change on previous year | -489.5% |
| 1986 | 7.02 % change on previous year | -24.9% |
| 1987 | -19.3 % change on previous year | -375.0% |
| 1988 | 19.91 % change on previous year | -203.2% |
| 1989 | -12.96 % change on previous year | -165.1% |
| 1990 | 2.72 % change on previous year | -121.0% |
| 1991 | -7.2 % change on previous year | -365.1% |
| 1992 | 12.18 % change on previous year | -269.1% |
| 1993 | 0.8282 % change on previous year | -93.2% |
| 1994 | 6.91 % change on previous year | +734.3% |
| 1995 | -15.14 % change on previous year | -319.1% |
| 1996 | 1.18 % change on previous year | -107.8% |
| 1997 | 6.51 % change on previous year | +450.3% |
| 1998 | 14.55 % change on previous year | +123.6% |
| 1999 | -6.21 % change on previous year | -142.7% |
| 2000 | 1.75 % change on previous year | -128.1% |
| 2001 | -24.75 % change on previous year | -1517.9% |
| 2002 | 42.09 % change on previous year | -270.0% |
| 2003 | -26.51 % change on previous year | -163.0% |
| 2004 | 9.44 % change on previous year | -135.6% |
| 2005 | -0.6877 % change on previous year | -107.3% |
| 2006 | 12.26 % change on previous year | -1882.3% |
| 2007 | -6.09 % change on previous year | -149.7% |
| 2008 | 12.22 % change on previous year | -300.8% |
| 2009 | 9.72 % change on previous year | -20.5% |
| 2010 | -31.1 % change on previous year | -420.1% |
| 2011 | 23.47 % change on previous year | -175.4% |
| 2012 | 0.7903 % change on previous year | -96.6% |
| 2013 | -9.66 % change on previous year | -1321.8% |
| 2014 | 16.63 % change on previous year | -272.2% |
| 2015 | 6.18 % change on previous year | -62.8% |
| 2016 | -18.73 % change on previous year | -402.8% |
| 2017 | 2.39 % change on previous year | -112.8% |
| 2018 | -0.7359 % change on previous year | -130.8% |
| 2019 | 13.05 % change on previous year | -1872.8% |
| 2020 | 7.65 % change on previous year | -41.3% |
| 2021 | -14.16 % change on previous year | -285.0% |
| 2022 | 1.88 % change on previous year | -113.3% |
| 2023 | 17.37 % change on previous year | +822.6% |
| 2024 | -17.8 % change on previous year | -202.5% |
| 2025 | 3.69 % change on previous year | -120.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 2.13 % change on previous year | -9.55 % change on previous year | 21.21 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1950s | 1.24 % change on previous year | -32.72 % change on previous year | 42.01 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1960s | -0.6404 % change on previous year | -24.66 % change on previous year | 22.84 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 4.82 % change on previous year | -21.52 % change on previous year | 28.64 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -0.2846 % change on previous year | -19.3 % change on previous year | 19.91 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.63 % change on previous year | -15.14 % change on previous year | 14.55 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.94 % change on previous year | -26.51 % change on previous year | 42.09 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.229 % change on previous year | -31.1 % change on previous year | 23.47 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.2278 % change on previous year | -17.8 % change on previous year | 17.37 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 54 Sri Lanka 3.87 % change on previous year compare
- 55 Brunei Darussalam 3.81 % change on previous year compare
- 56 Albania 3.8 % change on previous year compare
- 58 Myanmar 3.63 % change on previous year compare
- 59 Nigeria 3.35 % change on previous year compare
- 60 Heard Island and McDonald Islands 3.05 % change on previous year compare
More reference data data for Ireland
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0921 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 21.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.5015 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Ireland?
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Ireland was 3.69 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest annual precipitation, annual growth rate recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 42.09 % change on previous year in 2002.
- What is the lowest annual precipitation, annual growth rate recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was -32.72 % change on previous year in 1955.
- How does Ireland rank for annual precipitation, annual growth rate?
- Ireland ranks 57th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is annual precipitation, annual growth rate rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 40.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland 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.