Precipitation anomalies in Gabon

Gabon: Precipitation anomalies was -159.99 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-159.99 millimeters
Change on year
up 9.9%
World rank
168th
of 192 countries
All-time high
509.34 millimeters
in 1967
All-time low
-621.27 millimeters
in 1941
Years of data
86
1940–2025

Precipitation anomalies in Gabon, 1940–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for precipitation anomalies in Gabon is -159.99 millimeters, measured in 2025.

The figure is up 9.9% on the previous year and up 24.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Gabon peaked at 509.34 millimeters in 1967 and was at its lowest, -621.27 millimeters, in 1941.

That places Gabon 168th out of 192 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1940s -257.42 millimeters -621.27 millimeters 252.37 millimeters 10
1950s -223.48 millimeters -597.13 millimeters 183.96 millimeters 10
1960s 2.23 millimeters -332.53 millimeters 509.34 millimeters 10
1970s 58.64 millimeters -215.52 millimeters 245.5 millimeters 10
1980s 90.26 millimeters -245.98 millimeters 387.1 millimeters 10
1990s 78.12 millimeters -171.69 millimeters 310.25 millimeters 10
2000s -45.51 millimeters -295.77 millimeters 49.94 millimeters 10
2010s -40.6 millimeters -224.62 millimeters 263.82 millimeters 10
2020s -8.12 millimeters -177.64 millimeters 167.25 millimeters 6

Countries ranked near Gabon

  1. 165 Turkey -154.55 millimeters compare
  2. 166 Netherlands -156.41 millimeters compare
  3. 167 Austria -159.22 millimeters compare
  4. 169 Bangladesh -166.25 millimeters compare
  5. 170 Lebanon -167.78 millimeters compare
  6. 171 Armenia -168.66 millimeters compare

See the full ranking of 192 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is precipitation anomalies in Gabon?
Precipitation anomalies in Gabon was -159.99 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 Gabon?
The highest recorded value was 509.34 millimeters in 1967.
What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Gabon?
The lowest recorded value was -621.27 millimeters in 1941.
How does Gabon rank for precipitation anomalies?
Gabon ranks 168th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Gabon?
Over the last ten years it is up 24.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Gabon 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.