Precipitation anomalies in Tunisia

Tunisia: Precipitation anomalies was -8.04 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-8.04 millimeters
Change on year
up 85.2%
World rank
83rd
of 192 countries
All-time high
169.58 millimeters
in 1976
All-time low
-96.26 millimeters
in 1945
Years of data
86
1940–2025

Precipitation anomalies in Tunisia, 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 Tunisia is -8.04 millimeters, measured in 2025.

The figure is up 85.2% on the previous year and up 61.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Tunisia peaked at 169.58 millimeters in 1976 and was at its lowest, -96.26 millimeters, in 1945.

That places Tunisia 83rd 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 -21.49 millimeters -96.26 millimeters 144.21 millimeters 10
1950s -10.42 millimeters -45.97 millimeters 69.39 millimeters 10
1960s -1.04 millimeters -70.74 millimeters 165.97 millimeters 10
1970s 48.65 millimeters -49.4 millimeters 169.58 millimeters 10
1980s -12.73 millimeters -62.91 millimeters 64.31 millimeters 10
1990s 9.17 millimeters -56.02 millimeters 97.85 millimeters 10
2000s 6.57 millimeters -77.02 millimeters 117.96 millimeters 10
2010s -4.09 millimeters -26.63 millimeters 33.04 millimeters 10
2020s -46.7 millimeters -91.39 millimeters -8.04 millimeters 6

Countries ranked near Tunisia

  1. 80 Jordan -6.02 millimeters compare
  2. 81 Bolivia -6.49 millimeters compare
  3. 82 Libya -6.88 millimeters compare
  4. 84 Qatar -8.07 millimeters compare
  5. 85 Andorra -10.17 millimeters compare
  6. 86 Mali -11.62 millimeters compare

See the full ranking of 192 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is precipitation anomalies in Tunisia?
Precipitation anomalies in Tunisia was -8.04 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 Tunisia?
The highest recorded value was 169.58 millimeters in 1976.
What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Tunisia?
The lowest recorded value was -96.26 millimeters in 1945.
How does Tunisia rank for precipitation anomalies?
Tunisia ranks 83rd out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Tunisia?
Over the last ten years it is up 61.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Tunisia 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.