Annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Annual precipitation, annual growth rate was 10.98 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
10.98 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 145.0%
World rank
33rd
of 192 countries
All-time high
27.77 % change on previous year
in 1994
All-time low
-29.8 % change on previous year
in 2019
Years of data
85
1941–2025
Annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1941–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic is 10.98 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 145.0% on the previous year and up 816.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 27.77 % change on previous year in 1994 and was at its lowest, -29.8 % change on previous year, in 2019.
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 33rd of 192 countries on this measure, 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 Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1941 | -1.03 % change on previous year | — |
| 1942 | -5.12 % change on previous year | +397.3% |
| 1943 | -2.75 % change on previous year | -46.4% |
| 1944 | 0.6801 % change on previous year | -124.8% |
| 1945 | -5.1 % change on previous year | -849.8% |
| 1946 | -25.56 % change on previous year | +401.3% |
| 1947 | 16.64 % change on previous year | -165.1% |
| 1948 | 12.08 % change on previous year | -27.4% |
| 1949 | 1.47 % change on previous year | -87.8% |
| 1950 | 2.26 % change on previous year | +53.2% |
| 1951 | 8.79 % change on previous year | +289.6% |
| 1952 | 10.67 % change on previous year | +21.4% |
| 1953 | -11.22 % change on previous year | -205.2% |
| 1954 | -26.39 % change on previous year | +135.2% |
| 1955 | 22.95 % change on previous year | -187.0% |
| 1956 | 9.21 % change on previous year | -59.9% |
| 1957 | 15.46 % change on previous year | +67.8% |
| 1958 | -12.1 % change on previous year | -178.3% |
| 1959 | -5.97 % change on previous year | -50.7% |
| 1960 | 14.31 % change on previous year | -339.7% |
| 1961 | 13.67 % change on previous year | -4.5% |
| 1962 | -20.03 % change on previous year | -246.5% |
| 1963 | 18.04 % change on previous year | -190.1% |
| 1964 | -3.47 % change on previous year | -119.3% |
| 1965 | -2.89 % change on previous year | -16.9% |
| 1966 | -7.65 % change on previous year | +164.9% |
| 1967 | -9.55 % change on previous year | +24.9% |
| 1968 | 14.15 % change on previous year | -248.2% |
| 1969 | -2.54 % change on previous year | -117.9% |
| 1970 | 2.43 % change on previous year | -195.8% |
| 1971 | 9.17 % change on previous year | +277.4% |
| 1972 | 11.09 % change on previous year | +21.0% |
| 1973 | -6.3 % change on previous year | -156.8% |
| 1974 | 0.3043 % change on previous year | -104.8% |
| 1975 | 3.43 % change on previous year | +1025.8% |
| 1976 | -8.8 % change on previous year | -356.7% |
| 1977 | -1.74 % change on previous year | -80.2% |
| 1978 | 21.88 % change on previous year | -1354.8% |
| 1979 | -18.42 % change on previous year | -184.2% |
| 1980 | 4.37 % change on previous year | -123.7% |
| 1981 | 20.6 % change on previous year | +371.5% |
| 1982 | -14.36 % change on previous year | -169.7% |
| 1983 | -9.27 % change on previous year | -35.5% |
| 1984 | 6.04 % change on previous year | -165.1% |
| 1985 | -2.48 % change on previous year | -141.1% |
| 1986 | 5.6 % change on previous year | -325.7% |
| 1987 | -8.34 % change on previous year | -248.8% |
| 1988 | -6.83 % change on previous year | -18.0% |
| 1989 | 10.01 % change on previous year | -246.6% |
| 1990 | 6.4 % change on previous year | -36.1% |
| 1991 | -10.07 % change on previous year | -257.4% |
| 1992 | -2.42 % change on previous year | -76.0% |
| 1993 | -4.14 % change on previous year | +71.4% |
| 1994 | 27.77 % change on previous year | -770.5% |
| 1995 | -11.67 % change on previous year | -142.0% |
| 1996 | 2.05 % change on previous year | -117.6% |
| 1997 | -2.72 % change on previous year | -232.6% |
| 1998 | -22.11 % change on previous year | +712.4% |
| 1999 | 21.91 % change on previous year | -199.1% |
| 2000 | 6.61 % change on previous year | -69.8% |
| 2001 | -0.6 % change on previous year | -109.1% |
| 2002 | 9.28 % change on previous year | -1646.3% |
| 2003 | -21.81 % change on previous year | -335.1% |
| 2004 | 6.83 % change on previous year | -131.3% |
| 2005 | 6.69 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 2006 | -3.58 % change on previous year | -153.5% |
| 2007 | 0.0428 % change on previous year | -101.2% |
| 2008 | 9.6 % change on previous year | +22319.7% |
| 2009 | -10.15 % change on previous year | -205.8% |
| 2010 | 1.16 % change on previous year | -111.4% |
| 2011 | 12.78 % change on previous year | +999.0% |
| 2012 | -13.17 % change on previous year | -203.1% |
| 2013 | 9.97 % change on previous year | -175.7% |
| 2014 | -9.78 % change on previous year | -198.0% |
| 2015 | 1.2 % change on previous year | -112.3% |
| 2016 | 1.31 % change on previous year | +9.0% |
| 2017 | 11.25 % change on previous year | +760.9% |
| 2018 | 7.16 % change on previous year | -36.4% |
| 2019 | -29.8 % change on previous year | -516.5% |
| 2020 | 9.23 % change on previous year | -131.0% |
| 2021 | 6.38 % change on previous year | -30.9% |
| 2022 | 11.47 % change on previous year | +79.7% |
| 2023 | -11.77 % change on previous year | -202.6% |
| 2024 | 4.48 % change on previous year | -138.1% |
| 2025 | 10.98 % change on previous year | +145.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | -0.9661 % change on previous year | -25.56 % change on previous year | 16.64 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1950s | 1.37 % change on previous year | -26.39 % change on previous year | 22.95 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1960s | 1.41 % change on previous year | -20.03 % change on previous year | 18.04 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.3 % change on previous year | -18.42 % change on previous year | 21.88 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.5342 % change on previous year | -14.36 % change on previous year | 20.6 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.5005 % change on previous year | -22.11 % change on previous year | 27.77 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.2905 % change on previous year | -21.81 % change on previous year | 9.6 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.7934 % change on previous year | -29.8 % change on previous year | 12.78 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.13 % change on previous year | -11.77 % change on previous year | 11.47 % change on previous year | 6 |
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More reference data data for Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.6615 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.913 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.88 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3021 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.88 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.22 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.07 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 12.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.64 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 10.98 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest annual precipitation, annual growth rate recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 27.77 % change on previous year in 1994.
- What is the lowest annual precipitation, annual growth rate recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -29.8 % change on previous year in 2019.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for annual precipitation, annual growth rate?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 33rd out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is annual precipitation, annual growth rate rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 816.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lao People's Democratic Republic 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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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.
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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.