Annual precipitation, annual growth rate in South Sudan
South Sudan: Annual precipitation, annual growth rate was -9.56 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-9.56 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 148.2%
World rank
112th
of 192 countries
All-time high
44.85 % change on previous year
in 1943
All-time low
-33.05 % change on previous year
in 1944
Years of data
85
1941–2025
Annual precipitation, annual growth rate in South Sudan, 1941–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
South Sudan recorded -9.56 % change on previous year for annual precipitation, annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is down 148.2% on the previous year and up 24.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual precipitation, annual growth rate in South Sudan peaked at 44.85 % change on previous year in 1943 and was at its lowest, -33.05 % change on previous year, in 1944.
South Sudan ranks 112th 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 South Sudan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1941 | -31.42 % change on previous year | — |
| 1942 | 15.01 % change on previous year | -147.8% |
| 1943 | 44.85 % change on previous year | +198.8% |
| 1944 | -33.05 % change on previous year | -173.7% |
| 1945 | 9.61 % change on previous year | -129.1% |
| 1946 | 14.88 % change on previous year | +54.9% |
| 1947 | -0.1876 % change on previous year | -101.3% |
| 1948 | 13.31 % change on previous year | -7195.0% |
| 1949 | 13.66 % change on previous year | +2.7% |
| 1950 | 13.24 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
| 1951 | -19.17 % change on previous year | -244.8% |
| 1952 | 14.72 % change on previous year | -176.8% |
| 1953 | -0.9007 % change on previous year | -106.1% |
| 1954 | -22.26 % change on previous year | +2371.2% |
| 1955 | 10.74 % change on previous year | -148.3% |
| 1956 | -5.59 % change on previous year | -152.1% |
| 1957 | -0.1417 % change on previous year | -97.5% |
| 1958 | 6.86 % change on previous year | -4944.1% |
| 1959 | -7.48 % change on previous year | -209.0% |
| 1960 | 2.42 % change on previous year | -132.4% |
| 1961 | 1.37 % change on previous year | -43.7% |
| 1962 | 8.87 % change on previous year | +549.4% |
| 1963 | -9.09 % change on previous year | -202.4% |
| 1964 | -12.66 % change on previous year | +39.4% |
| 1965 | -17.19 % change on previous year | +35.8% |
| 1966 | 8.25 % change on previous year | -148.0% |
| 1967 | 17.35 % change on previous year | +110.4% |
| 1968 | -8.55 % change on previous year | -149.3% |
| 1969 | 15.64 % change on previous year | -283.0% |
| 1970 | -3.8 % change on previous year | -124.3% |
| 1971 | 4.73 % change on previous year | -224.5% |
| 1972 | 5.2 % change on previous year | +9.9% |
| 1973 | -10.3 % change on previous year | -298.1% |
| 1974 | 14.93 % change on previous year | -244.9% |
| 1975 | -1.98 % change on previous year | -113.3% |
| 1976 | -2.68 % change on previous year | +35.0% |
| 1977 | -7 % change on previous year | +161.4% |
| 1978 | 8.21 % change on previous year | -217.4% |
| 1979 | 2.32 % change on previous year | -71.8% |
| 1980 | -4.77 % change on previous year | -305.9% |
| 1981 | -7.96 % change on previous year | +67.0% |
| 1982 | -5.24 % change on previous year | -34.2% |
| 1983 | 5.19 % change on previous year | -199.0% |
| 1984 | -9.43 % change on previous year | -281.8% |
| 1985 | 28.69 % change on previous year | -404.1% |
| 1986 | -12.96 % change on previous year | -145.2% |
| 1987 | -6.44 % change on previous year | -50.3% |
| 1988 | 1.94 % change on previous year | -130.2% |
| 1989 | -4.64 % change on previous year | -338.4% |
| 1990 | -5.84 % change on previous year | +26.0% |
| 1991 | 21.5 % change on previous year | -468.0% |
| 1992 | -9.1 % change on previous year | -142.3% |
| 1993 | -10.32 % change on previous year | +13.4% |
| 1994 | 17.81 % change on previous year | -272.6% |
| 1995 | -7.57 % change on previous year | -142.5% |
| 1996 | 13.64 % change on previous year | -280.2% |
| 1997 | -13.95 % change on previous year | -202.3% |
| 1998 | 3.13 % change on previous year | -122.4% |
| 1999 | 0.0336 % change on previous year | -98.9% |
| 2000 | -12.4 % change on previous year | -36954.1% |
| 2001 | 6.93 % change on previous year | -155.9% |
| 2002 | -16.82 % change on previous year | -342.6% |
| 2003 | 16.28 % change on previous year | -196.8% |
| 2004 | -12.85 % change on previous year | -178.9% |
| 2005 | 9.53 % change on previous year | -174.2% |
| 2006 | 3.69 % change on previous year | -61.3% |
| 2007 | -2.8 % change on previous year | -175.9% |
| 2008 | -2.33 % change on previous year | -16.7% |
| 2009 | -14.42 % change on previous year | +518.5% |
| 2010 | 20.98 % change on previous year | -245.5% |
| 2011 | -8.19 % change on previous year | -139.0% |
| 2012 | 6.71 % change on previous year | -181.9% |
| 2013 | -9.03 % change on previous year | -234.7% |
| 2014 | 1.45 % change on previous year | -116.1% |
| 2015 | -12.73 % change on previous year | -978.2% |
| 2016 | -3.97 % change on previous year | -68.8% |
| 2017 | 7.59 % change on previous year | -291.2% |
| 2018 | -6.96 % change on previous year | -191.7% |
| 2019 | 29.42 % change on previous year | -522.5% |
| 2020 | -9.89 % change on previous year | -133.6% |
| 2021 | -19.64 % change on previous year | +98.6% |
| 2022 | 2.74 % change on previous year | -114.0% |
| 2023 | -14.7 % change on previous year | -635.8% |
| 2024 | 19.84 % change on previous year | -235.0% |
| 2025 | -9.56 % change on previous year | -148.2% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's -9.56 % change on previous year is above the median for low income countries, which is -13.47 % change on previous year, 71% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's -9.56 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -3.45 % change on previous year, 2.8× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual precipitation, annual growth rate in South Sudan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | -36954.1% | 0.0336 % change on previous year | -12.4 % change on previous year |
| 1948 | +7195.0% | -0.1876 % change on previous year | 13.31 % change on previous year |
| 1958 | +4944.1% | -0.1417 % change on previous year | 6.86 % change on previous year |
| 1954 | -2371.2% | -0.9007 % change on previous year | -22.26 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 5.18 % change on previous year | -33.05 % change on previous year | 44.85 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1950s | -0.998 % change on previous year | -22.26 % change on previous year | 14.72 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.6401 % change on previous year | -17.19 % change on previous year | 17.35 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.9633 % change on previous year | -10.3 % change on previous year | 14.93 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -1.56 % change on previous year | -12.96 % change on previous year | 28.69 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.9336 % change on previous year | -13.95 % change on previous year | 21.5 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -2.52 % change on previous year | -16.82 % change on previous year | 16.28 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.53 % change on previous year | -12.73 % change on previous year | 29.42 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -5.2 % change on previous year | -19.64 % change on previous year | 19.84 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 109 Cape Verde -9.13 % change on previous year compare
- 110 Hong Kong -9.14 % change on previous year compare
- 111 Andorra -9.26 % change on previous year compare
- 113 Italy -10.45 % change on previous year compare
- 114 Guinea-Bissau -10.61 % change on previous year compare
- 115 Slovakia -10.76 % change on previous year compare
More reference data data for South Sudan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3667 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 7 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.41 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0368 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 7.41 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.23 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.4032 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 33.2 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 62.9 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2004 (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual precipitation, annual growth rate in South Sudan?
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate in South Sudan was -9.56 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest annual precipitation, annual growth rate recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 44.85 % change on previous year in 1943.
- What is the lowest annual precipitation, annual growth rate recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was -33.05 % change on previous year in 1944.
- How does South Sudan rank for annual precipitation, annual growth rate?
- South Sudan ranks 112th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is annual precipitation, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan 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.