Annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Annual precipitation, annual growth rate was 122.78 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
122.78 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 368.6%
World rank
3rd
of 192 countries
All-time high
142.5 % change on previous year
in 1955
All-time low
-56.28 % change on previous year
in 1954
Years of data
85
1941–2025
Annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Zimbabwe, 1941–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Zimbabwe recorded 122.78 % change on previous year for annual precipitation, annual growth rate in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 368.6% on the previous year and up 417.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Zimbabwe peaked at 142.5 % change on previous year in 1955 and was at its lowest, -56.28 % change on previous year, in 1954.
Zimbabwe ranks 3rd of 192 countries on this measure, 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 Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1941 | -12.56 % change on previous year | — |
| 1942 | 35.88 % change on previous year | -385.6% |
| 1943 | 10.51 % change on previous year | -70.7% |
| 1944 | 1.69 % change on previous year | -83.9% |
| 1945 | -11.69 % change on previous year | -791.0% |
| 1946 | 46.95 % change on previous year | -501.7% |
| 1947 | -16.6 % change on previous year | -135.4% |
| 1948 | 40.03 % change on previous year | -341.1% |
| 1949 | -30.39 % change on previous year | -175.9% |
| 1950 | -19.63 % change on previous year | -35.4% |
| 1951 | -38.37 % change on previous year | +95.4% |
| 1952 | 94.57 % change on previous year | -346.5% |
| 1953 | 19.03 % change on previous year | -79.9% |
| 1954 | -56.28 % change on previous year | -395.7% |
| 1955 | 142.5 % change on previous year | -353.2% |
| 1956 | -17.98 % change on previous year | -112.6% |
| 1957 | -7.03 % change on previous year | -60.9% |
| 1958 | 53.31 % change on previous year | -858.6% |
| 1959 | -49.52 % change on previous year | -192.9% |
| 1960 | -18.03 % change on previous year | -63.6% |
| 1961 | 26.62 % change on previous year | -247.6% |
| 1962 | 41.29 % change on previous year | +55.1% |
| 1963 | -24.78 % change on previous year | -160.0% |
| 1964 | -16.82 % change on previous year | -32.1% |
| 1965 | -49.2 % change on previous year | +192.5% |
| 1966 | 131.7 % change on previous year | -367.7% |
| 1967 | -15.82 % change on previous year | -112.0% |
| 1968 | 6.75 % change on previous year | -142.7% |
| 1969 | 48.32 % change on previous year | +615.9% |
| 1970 | -45.5 % change on previous year | -194.2% |
| 1971 | 21.54 % change on previous year | -147.3% |
| 1972 | 16.57 % change on previous year | -23.1% |
| 1973 | 0.3097 % change on previous year | -98.1% |
| 1974 | 23.8 % change on previous year | +7585.3% |
| 1975 | -17.06 % change on previous year | -171.7% |
| 1976 | 9.96 % change on previous year | -158.4% |
| 1977 | 19.44 % change on previous year | +95.2% |
| 1978 | 6.14 % change on previous year | -68.4% |
| 1979 | -40.74 % change on previous year | -763.2% |
| 1980 | 14.9 % change on previous year | -136.6% |
| 1981 | 24.36 % change on previous year | +63.5% |
| 1982 | -37.96 % change on previous year | -255.8% |
| 1983 | 5.49 % change on previous year | -114.5% |
| 1984 | 21.46 % change on previous year | +290.9% |
| 1985 | 20.84 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 1986 | -6.15 % change on previous year | -129.5% |
| 1987 | -33.26 % change on previous year | +440.7% |
| 1988 | 44.15 % change on previous year | -232.7% |
| 1989 | 0.276 % change on previous year | -99.4% |
| 1990 | -13.64 % change on previous year | -5040.6% |
| 1991 | -7.04 % change on previous year | -48.4% |
| 1992 | -11.76 % change on previous year | +67.1% |
| 1993 | 40.23 % change on previous year | -442.1% |
| 1994 | -30.67 % change on previous year | -176.2% |
| 1995 | 6.29 % change on previous year | -120.5% |
| 1996 | 60.96 % change on previous year | +868.5% |
| 1997 | -0.7929 % change on previous year | -101.3% |
| 1998 | -10.39 % change on previous year | +1210.2% |
| 1999 | -2.02 % change on previous year | -80.5% |
| 2000 | 39.46 % change on previous year | -2049.0% |
| 2001 | -14.31 % change on previous year | -136.3% |
| 2002 | -53.59 % change on previous year | +274.4% |
| 2003 | 73 % change on previous year | -236.2% |
| 2004 | 8.53 % change on previous year | -88.3% |
| 2005 | -25.72 % change on previous year | -401.6% |
| 2006 | 28.46 % change on previous year | -210.6% |
| 2007 | 14.1 % change on previous year | -50.5% |
| 2008 | -15.19 % change on previous year | -207.7% |
| 2009 | -2.12 % change on previous year | -86.0% |
| 2010 | 10.95 % change on previous year | -616.2% |
| 2011 | -11.49 % change on previous year | -204.9% |
| 2012 | -14.76 % change on previous year | +28.5% |
| 2013 | 30.97 % change on previous year | -309.8% |
| 2014 | 11.68 % change on previous year | -62.3% |
| 2015 | -38.67 % change on previous year | -431.2% |
| 2016 | 31.65 % change on previous year | -181.8% |
| 2017 | 36.73 % change on previous year | +16.1% |
| 2018 | -29 % change on previous year | -179.0% |
| 2019 | -12.18 % change on previous year | -58.0% |
| 2020 | 33.84 % change on previous year | -377.7% |
| 2021 | -3.09 % change on previous year | -109.1% |
| 2022 | -1.85 % change on previous year | -40.0% |
| 2023 | 0.3223 % change on previous year | -117.4% |
| 2024 | -45.71 % change on previous year | -14281.7% |
| 2025 | 122.78 % change on previous year | -368.6% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 122.78 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is -4.11 % change on previous year. (47 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 122.78 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -3.45 % change on previous year. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Zimbabwe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -14281.7% | 0.3223 % change on previous year | -45.71 % change on previous year |
| 1974 | +7585.3% | 0.3097 % change on previous year | 23.8 % change on previous year |
| 1990 | -5040.6% | 0.276 % change on previous year | -13.64 % change on previous year |
| 2000 | +2049.0% | -2.02 % change on previous year | 39.46 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 7.09 % change on previous year | -30.39 % change on previous year | 46.95 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1950s | 12.06 % change on previous year | -56.28 % change on previous year | 142.5 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1960s | 13 % change on previous year | -49.2 % change on previous year | 131.7 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | -0.5537 % change on previous year | -45.5 % change on previous year | 23.8 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.41 % change on previous year | -37.96 % change on previous year | 44.15 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.12 % change on previous year | -30.67 % change on previous year | 60.96 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.26 % change on previous year | -53.59 % change on previous year | 73 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.59 % change on previous year | -38.67 % change on previous year | 36.73 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.71 % change on previous year | -45.71 % change on previous year | 122.78 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
- 1 Botswana 160.53 % change on previous year compare
- 2 Namibia 153.29 % change on previous year compare
- 4 Lesotho 68.22 % change on previous year compare
- 5 South Africa 61.93 % change on previous year compare
- 6 Mozambique 53.49 % change on previous year compare
More reference data data for Zimbabwe
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Political opposition, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Elected parliament and government, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Global number of reported disasters by size, gaps filled 0 events (2024)
- Free country, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, gaps filled 5 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Zimbabwe?
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate in Zimbabwe was 122.78 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest annual precipitation, annual growth rate recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 142.5 % change on previous year in 1955.
- What is the lowest annual precipitation, annual growth rate recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was -56.28 % change on previous year in 1954.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for annual precipitation, annual growth rate?
- Zimbabwe ranks 3rd out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is annual precipitation, annual growth rate rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 417.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
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.