Annual precipitation, annual growth rate in South Africa
South Africa: Annual precipitation, annual growth rate was 61.93 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
61.93 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 399.4%
World rank
5th
of 192 countries
All-time high
77.49 % change on previous year
in 1955
All-time low
-38.1 % change on previous year
in 1949
Years of data
85
1941–2025
Annual precipitation, annual growth rate in South Africa, 1941–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 61.93 % change on previous year for annual precipitation, annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of up 399.4% on the previous year and up 297.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual precipitation, annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 77.49 % change on previous year in 1955 and was at its lowest, -38.1 % change on previous year, in 1949.
That places South Africa 5th 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 South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1941 | -10.51 % change on previous year | — |
| 1942 | 42.86 % change on previous year | -507.7% |
| 1943 | 1.34 % change on previous year | -96.9% |
| 1944 | 12.7 % change on previous year | +849.5% |
| 1945 | -20.92 % change on previous year | -264.7% |
| 1946 | -4.27 % change on previous year | -79.6% |
| 1947 | 5.86 % change on previous year | -237.1% |
| 1948 | 6.98 % change on previous year | +19.2% |
| 1949 | -38.1 % change on previous year | -645.8% |
| 1950 | 66.64 % change on previous year | -274.9% |
| 1951 | -17.85 % change on previous year | -126.8% |
| 1952 | 14.15 % change on previous year | -179.3% |
| 1953 | -21.02 % change on previous year | -248.6% |
| 1954 | -32.83 % change on previous year | +56.2% |
| 1955 | 77.49 % change on previous year | -336.0% |
| 1956 | -1.01 % change on previous year | -101.3% |
| 1957 | 13.89 % change on previous year | -1470.5% |
| 1958 | -1.75 % change on previous year | -112.6% |
| 1959 | -8.78 % change on previous year | +401.5% |
| 1960 | 5.26 % change on previous year | -159.9% |
| 1961 | 5.99 % change on previous year | +14.0% |
| 1962 | -5.64 % change on previous year | -194.1% |
| 1963 | 11.98 % change on previous year | -312.3% |
| 1964 | -24.49 % change on previous year | -304.4% |
| 1965 | -19.21 % change on previous year | -21.6% |
| 1966 | 28.2 % change on previous year | -246.8% |
| 1967 | 21.36 % change on previous year | -24.3% |
| 1968 | -27.97 % change on previous year | -231.0% |
| 1969 | 12.28 % change on previous year | -143.9% |
| 1970 | 3.59 % change on previous year | -70.8% |
| 1971 | 17.65 % change on previous year | +391.4% |
| 1972 | -10.96 % change on previous year | -162.1% |
| 1973 | 14.4 % change on previous year | -231.5% |
| 1974 | 23.88 % change on previous year | +65.8% |
| 1975 | -15.81 % change on previous year | -166.2% |
| 1976 | 14.04 % change on previous year | -188.8% |
| 1977 | -13.31 % change on previous year | -194.8% |
| 1978 | -18.62 % change on previous year | +39.8% |
| 1979 | -0.8728 % change on previous year | -95.3% |
| 1980 | -6.02 % change on previous year | +590.1% |
| 1981 | 27.32 % change on previous year | -553.6% |
| 1982 | -21.87 % change on previous year | -180.1% |
| 1983 | 0.886 % change on previous year | -104.1% |
| 1984 | -1.35 % change on previous year | -252.1% |
| 1985 | 30.59 % change on previous year | -2370.0% |
| 1986 | -8.8 % change on previous year | -128.8% |
| 1987 | 10.08 % change on previous year | -214.6% |
| 1988 | 17.75 % change on previous year | +76.0% |
| 1989 | -15.27 % change on previous year | -186.1% |
| 1990 | -19.71 % change on previous year | +29.1% |
| 1991 | 22.82 % change on previous year | -215.7% |
| 1992 | -36.89 % change on previous year | -261.7% |
| 1993 | 33.78 % change on previous year | -191.6% |
| 1994 | -15.29 % change on previous year | -145.3% |
| 1995 | 33.99 % change on previous year | -322.3% |
| 1996 | 14.96 % change on previous year | -56.0% |
| 1997 | -15.46 % change on previous year | -203.4% |
| 1998 | -1.17 % change on previous year | -92.4% |
| 1999 | -0.9154 % change on previous year | -22.0% |
| 2000 | 33.45 % change on previous year | -3754.0% |
| 2001 | -9.18 % change on previous year | -127.4% |
| 2002 | -25.03 % change on previous year | +172.7% |
| 2003 | -15.53 % change on previous year | -37.9% |
| 2004 | 30.75 % change on previous year | -297.9% |
| 2005 | -7.41 % change on previous year | -124.1% |
| 2006 | 35.43 % change on previous year | -578.5% |
| 2007 | -33.86 % change on previous year | -195.6% |
| 2008 | 3.78 % change on previous year | -111.2% |
| 2009 | 15.13 % change on previous year | +300.4% |
| 2010 | 3.67 % change on previous year | -75.7% |
| 2011 | 10.3 % change on previous year | +180.6% |
| 2012 | -14.33 % change on previous year | -239.1% |
| 2013 | -11.4 % change on previous year | -20.5% |
| 2014 | 13.26 % change on previous year | -216.3% |
| 2015 | -31.4 % change on previous year | -336.9% |
| 2016 | 23.57 % change on previous year | -175.1% |
| 2017 | 7.58 % change on previous year | -67.8% |
| 2018 | -15.37 % change on previous year | -302.8% |
| 2019 | -3.23 % change on previous year | -79.0% |
| 2020 | 30.99 % change on previous year | -1058.5% |
| 2021 | 20.31 % change on previous year | -34.4% |
| 2022 | 4.49 % change on previous year | -77.9% |
| 2023 | -22.53 % change on previous year | -601.4% |
| 2024 | -20.69 % change on previous year | -8.2% |
| 2025 | 61.93 % change on previous year | -399.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | -0.4524 % change on previous year | -38.1 % change on previous year | 42.86 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1950s | 8.89 % change on previous year | -32.83 % change on previous year | 77.49 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.7752 % change on previous year | -27.97 % change on previous year | 28.2 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.4 % change on previous year | -18.62 % change on previous year | 23.88 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.33 % change on previous year | -21.87 % change on previous year | 30.59 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.61 % change on previous year | -36.89 % change on previous year | 33.99 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.75 % change on previous year | -33.86 % change on previous year | 35.43 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.74 % change on previous year | -31.4 % change on previous year | 23.57 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.42 % change on previous year | -22.53 % change on previous year | 61.93 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 2 Namibia 153.29 % change on previous year compare
- 3 Zimbabwe 122.78 % change on previous year compare
- 4 Lesotho 68.22 % change on previous year compare
- 6 Mozambique 53.49 % change on previous year compare
- 7 Jordan 47.22 % change on previous year compare
- 8 Zambia 40.84 % change on previous year compare
More reference data data for South Africa
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5111 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7468 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 41.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 63.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.07 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual precipitation, annual growth rate in South Africa?
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate in South Africa was 61.93 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest annual precipitation, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 77.49 % change on previous year in 1955.
- What is the lowest annual precipitation, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -38.1 % change on previous year in 1949.
- How does South Africa rank for annual precipitation, annual growth rate?
- South Africa ranks 5th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is annual precipitation, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 297.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa 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.