Precipitation anomalies in Bolivia

Bolivia: Precipitation anomalies was -6.49 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-6.49 millimeters
Change on year
up 97.5%
World rank
81st
of 192 countries
All-time high
429.91 millimeters
in 1950
All-time low
-456.03 millimeters
in 1948
Years of data
86
1940–2025

Precipitation anomalies in Bolivia, 1940–2025

-400-2000200400194019822025

Source: Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in millimeters.

Analysis

In 2025, precipitation anomalies in Bolivia stood at -6.49 millimeters.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 97.5% on the previous year and down 117.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Bolivia peaked at 429.91 millimeters in 1950 and was at its lowest, -456.03 millimeters, in 1948.

That places Bolivia 81st out of 192 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1940s 19.01 millimeters -456.03 millimeters 422.51 millimeters 10
1950s 186.23 millimeters 56.95 millimeters 429.91 millimeters 10
1960s -99.22 millimeters -329.3 millimeters 91.04 millimeters 10
1970s 17.01 millimeters -141.31 millimeters 178.35 millimeters 10
1980s 123.34 millimeters 23.9 millimeters 288.56 millimeters 10
1990s 38.33 millimeters -115.02 millimeters 196.49 millimeters 10
2000s -25.16 millimeters -177.51 millimeters 62.8 millimeters 10
2010s 22.2 millimeters -208.37 millimeters 153.15 millimeters 10
2020s -180.89 millimeters -303 millimeters -6.49 millimeters 6

Countries ranked near Bolivia

  1. 78 Algeria -4.31 millimeters compare
  2. 79 Egypt -5.19 millimeters compare
  3. 80 Jordan -6.02 millimeters compare
  4. 82 Libya -6.88 millimeters compare
  5. 83 Tunisia -8.04 millimeters compare
  6. 84 Qatar -8.07 millimeters compare

See the full ranking of 192 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is precipitation anomalies in Bolivia?
Precipitation anomalies in Bolivia was -6.49 millimeters in 2025, according to Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest precipitation anomalies recorded in Bolivia?
The highest recorded value was 429.91 millimeters in 1950.
What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Bolivia?
The lowest recorded value was -456.03 millimeters in 1948.
How does Bolivia rank for precipitation anomalies?
Bolivia ranks 81st out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Bolivia?
Over the last ten years it is down 117.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bolivia data come from?
The figures come from Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Precipitation anomalies. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Precipitation anomalies
Unit
millimeters
Source
Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
192 places, 16,512 data points, 1940–2025
Last refreshed

The difference in a specific year's total precipitation—rain and snow—from the 1991–2020 average, measured in millimeters, excluding fog and dew.