Annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Namibia
Namibia: Annual precipitation, annual growth rate was 153.29 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
153.29 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 2,023.4%
World rank
2nd
of 192 countries
All-time high
370.29 % change on previous year
in 1955
All-time low
-79.37 % change on previous year
in 1954
Years of data
85
1941–2025
Annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Namibia, 1941–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Namibia stood at 153.29 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 2,023.4% on the previous year and up 510.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Namibia peaked at 370.29 % change on previous year in 1955 and was at its lowest, -79.37 % change on previous year, in 1954.
That places Namibia 2nd out of 192 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Namibia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1941 | -23.33 % change on previous year | — |
| 1942 | 16.6 % change on previous year | -171.1% |
| 1943 | -18.03 % change on previous year | -208.6% |
| 1944 | 34.49 % change on previous year | -291.3% |
| 1945 | -3.3 % change on previous year | -109.6% |
| 1946 | -34.43 % change on previous year | +944.1% |
| 1947 | 5.47 % change on previous year | -115.9% |
| 1948 | 38.88 % change on previous year | +610.2% |
| 1949 | -43.57 % change on previous year | -212.0% |
| 1950 | 263.24 % change on previous year | -704.2% |
| 1951 | -4.53 % change on previous year | -101.7% |
| 1952 | -45.2 % change on previous year | +897.4% |
| 1953 | 14.76 % change on previous year | -132.6% |
| 1954 | -79.37 % change on previous year | -637.8% |
| 1955 | 370.29 % change on previous year | -566.5% |
| 1956 | -59.87 % change on previous year | -116.2% |
| 1957 | 189.59 % change on previous year | -416.6% |
| 1958 | -25.66 % change on previous year | -113.5% |
| 1959 | -44.81 % change on previous year | +74.6% |
| 1960 | 52.36 % change on previous year | -216.8% |
| 1961 | 0.3025 % change on previous year | -99.4% |
| 1962 | -9.61 % change on previous year | -3277.6% |
| 1963 | 110.11 % change on previous year | -1245.7% |
| 1964 | -61.11 % change on previous year | -155.5% |
| 1965 | 25.09 % change on previous year | -141.1% |
| 1966 | 29.23 % change on previous year | +16.5% |
| 1967 | 40.73 % change on previous year | +39.3% |
| 1968 | -45.81 % change on previous year | -212.5% |
| 1969 | 28.71 % change on previous year | -162.7% |
| 1970 | -14.68 % change on previous year | -151.1% |
| 1971 | 24.51 % change on previous year | -267.0% |
| 1972 | 0.4525 % change on previous year | -98.2% |
| 1973 | -21.71 % change on previous year | -4897.3% |
| 1974 | 86.75 % change on previous year | -499.6% |
| 1975 | -48.49 % change on previous year | -155.9% |
| 1976 | 69.14 % change on previous year | -242.6% |
| 1977 | -17.43 % change on previous year | -125.2% |
| 1978 | -12.85 % change on previous year | -26.3% |
| 1979 | 5.04 % change on previous year | -139.2% |
| 1980 | -17.8 % change on previous year | -453.2% |
| 1981 | -28.89 % change on previous year | +62.4% |
| 1982 | 51.31 % change on previous year | -277.6% |
| 1983 | -10.7 % change on previous year | -120.8% |
| 1984 | 0.8052 % change on previous year | -107.5% |
| 1985 | 24.94 % change on previous year | +2997.2% |
| 1986 | 16.9 % change on previous year | -32.2% |
| 1987 | -23.21 % change on previous year | -237.4% |
| 1988 | 34.48 % change on previous year | -248.5% |
| 1989 | -22.52 % change on previous year | -165.3% |
| 1990 | 17.2 % change on previous year | -176.4% |
| 1991 | 20.62 % change on previous year | +19.9% |
| 1992 | -57.82 % change on previous year | -380.4% |
| 1993 | 99.95 % change on previous year | -272.8% |
| 1994 | -21.55 % change on previous year | -121.6% |
| 1995 | -15.68 % change on previous year | -27.2% |
| 1996 | 8.8 % change on previous year | -156.1% |
| 1997 | 56.49 % change on previous year | +542.2% |
| 1998 | -38.69 % change on previous year | -168.5% |
| 1999 | 43.77 % change on previous year | -213.1% |
| 2000 | -2.58 % change on previous year | -105.9% |
| 2001 | 12.01 % change on previous year | -566.2% |
| 2002 | -20.1 % change on previous year | -267.4% |
| 2003 | -12.96 % change on previous year | -35.5% |
| 2004 | 43.17 % change on previous year | -433.2% |
| 2005 | -15.06 % change on previous year | -134.9% |
| 2006 | 74.58 % change on previous year | -595.1% |
| 2007 | -67.17 % change on previous year | -190.1% |
| 2008 | 131.07 % change on previous year | -295.1% |
| 2009 | -4.18 % change on previous year | -103.2% |
| 2010 | -0.2328 % change on previous year | -94.4% |
| 2011 | 54.77 % change on previous year | -23623.2% |
| 2012 | -37.92 % change on previous year | -169.2% |
| 2013 | -41.45 % change on previous year | +9.3% |
| 2014 | 57.05 % change on previous year | -237.6% |
| 2015 | -37.32 % change on previous year | -165.4% |
| 2016 | 4.54 % change on previous year | -112.2% |
| 2017 | 71.86 % change on previous year | +1484.4% |
| 2018 | -31.65 % change on previous year | -144.0% |
| 2019 | -34.75 % change on previous year | +9.8% |
| 2020 | 93.16 % change on previous year | -368.1% |
| 2021 | 22.48 % change on previous year | -75.9% |
| 2022 | -28.24 % change on previous year | -225.6% |
| 2023 | -38.63 % change on previous year | +36.8% |
| 2024 | -7.97 % change on previous year | -79.4% |
| 2025 | 153.29 % change on previous year | -2023.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | -3.02 % change on previous year | -43.57 % change on previous year | 38.88 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1950s | 57.84 % change on previous year | -79.37 % change on previous year | 370.29 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1960s | 17 % change on previous year | -61.11 % change on previous year | 110.11 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 7.07 % change on previous year | -48.49 % change on previous year | 86.75 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.53 % change on previous year | -28.89 % change on previous year | 51.31 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 11.31 % change on previous year | -57.82 % change on previous year | 99.95 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 13.88 % change on previous year | -67.17 % change on previous year | 131.07 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.4902 % change on previous year | -41.45 % change on previous year | 71.86 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 32.35 % change on previous year | -38.63 % change on previous year | 153.29 % change on previous year | 6 |
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More reference data data for Namibia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0579 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.52 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0157 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.194 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1306 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 6.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.82 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0853 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Namibia?
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Namibia was 153.29 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest annual precipitation, annual growth rate recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 370.29 % change on previous year in 1955.
- What is the lowest annual precipitation, annual growth rate recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was -79.37 % change on previous year in 1954.
- How does Namibia rank for annual precipitation, annual growth rate?
- Namibia ranks 2nd out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is annual precipitation, annual growth rate rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 510.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia 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.