Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in Benin

Benin: Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate was 24.51 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
24.51 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 122.3%
World rank
66th
of 192 countries
All-time high
662.19 % change on previous year
in 1951
All-time low
-994.56 % change on previous year
in 1983
Years of data
76
1941–2025

Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in Benin, 1941–2025

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Benin recorded 24.51 % change on previous year for precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in 2025.

The figure is up 122.3% on the previous year and up 110.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in Benin peaked at 662.19 % change on previous year in 1951 and was at its lowest, -994.56 % change on previous year, in 1983.

That places Benin 66th 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.

Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in Benin, year by year

Annual values for Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in Benin, 1941 to 2025.
Year % change on previous year Change
1941 10.92 % change on previous year
1942 -11.77 % change on previous year -207.8%
1943 50.08 % change on previous year -525.4%
1944 207.06 % change on previous year +313.5%
1945 -203.85 % change on previous year -198.4%
1946 -127.04 % change on previous year -37.7%
1947 160.6 % change on previous year -226.4%
1948 -121.88 % change on previous year -175.9%
1949 -468.86 % change on previous year +284.7%
1950 119 % change on previous year -125.4%
1951 662.19 % change on previous year +456.4%
1952 -124.05 % change on previous year -118.7%
1953 -97.11 % change on previous year -21.7%
1954 25.18 % change on previous year -125.9%
1955 208.16 % change on previous year +726.6%
1956 -129.84 % change on previous year -162.4%
1958 -159.82 % change on previous year +23.1%
1959 75.74 % change on previous year -147.4%
1960 136.27 % change on previous year +79.9%
1962 119.31 % change on previous year -12.4%
1963 -123.06 % change on previous year -203.1%
1965 86.23 % change on previous year -170.1%
1966 -58.48 % change on previous year -167.8%
1967 348.54 % change on previous year -696.1%
1968 129.57 % change on previous year -62.8%
1969 -49.69 % change on previous year -138.4%
1970 -81.23 % change on previous year +63.5%
1971 202.53 % change on previous year -349.3%
1972 -39.8 % change on previous year -119.7%
1973 -97.22 % change on previous year +144.3%
1975 75.47 % change on previous year -177.6%
1977 -221.97 % change on previous year -394.1%
1978 205.74 % change on previous year -192.7%
1979 -35.98 % change on previous year -117.5%
1980 72.87 % change on previous year -302.5%
1981 -96.97 % change on previous year -233.1%
1982 333.59 % change on previous year -444.0%
1983 -994.56 % change on previous year -398.1%
1984 84.81 % change on previous year -108.5%
1985 250.88 % change on previous year +195.8%
1986 -16.94 % change on previous year -106.8%
1987 -190.84 % change on previous year +1026.7%
1988 643.71 % change on previous year -437.3%
1989 -66.23 % change on previous year -110.3%
1990 -128.28 % change on previous year +93.7%
1992 -88.66 % change on previous year -30.9%
1993 53.16 % change on previous year -160.0%
1994 450.93 % change on previous year +748.3%
1995 -83.32 % change on previous year -118.5%
1996 -160.3 % change on previous year +92.4%
1997 113.97 % change on previous year -171.1%
1998 123.13 % change on previous year +8.0%
2000 -125.4 % change on previous year -201.8%
2001 -122.64 % change on previous year -2.2%
2002 189.73 % change on previous year -254.7%
2003 -94.08 % change on previous year -149.6%
2005 9.94 % change on previous year -110.6%
2006 66.79 % change on previous year +571.8%
2007 -229.81 % change on previous year -444.1%
2008 56.21 % change on previous year -124.5%
2009 17.11 % change on previous year -69.6%
2010 115.39 % change on previous year +574.4%
2012 181.93 % change on previous year +57.7%
2013 -168.54 % change on previous year -192.6%
2014 133.83 % change on previous year -179.4%
2015 -244.53 % change on previous year -282.7%
2016 216.54 % change on previous year -188.6%
2017 -219.62 % change on previous year -201.4%
2018 167.97 % change on previous year -176.5%
2019 121.27 % change on previous year -27.8%
2020 -181.82 % change on previous year -249.9%
2021 -107.23 % change on previous year -41.0%
2022 67.99 % change on previous year -163.4%
2023 -23.59 % change on previous year -134.7%
2024 -110.13 % change on previous year +366.8%
2025 24.51 % change on previous year -122.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1940s -56.08 % change on previous year -468.86 % change on previous year 207.06 % change on previous year 9
1950s 64.39 % change on previous year -159.82 % change on previous year 662.19 % change on previous year 9
1960s 73.59 % change on previous year -123.06 % change on previous year 348.54 % change on previous year 8
1970s 0.9439 % change on previous year -221.97 % change on previous year 205.74 % change on previous year 8
1980s 2.03 % change on previous year -994.56 % change on previous year 643.71 % change on previous year 10
1990s 35.08 % change on previous year -160.3 % change on previous year 450.93 % change on previous year 8
2000s -25.79 % change on previous year -229.81 % change on previous year 189.73 % change on previous year 9
2010s 33.8 % change on previous year -244.53 % change on previous year 216.54 % change on previous year 9
2020s -55.05 % change on previous year -181.82 % change on previous year 67.99 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near Benin

  1. 63 Brunei Darussalam 27.01 % change on previous year compare
  2. 64 Chile 25.92 % change on previous year compare
  3. 65 Indonesia 25.8 % change on previous year compare
  4. 67 Bulgaria 19.46 % change on previous year compare
  5. 68 Falkland Islands, Malvinas 14.44 % change on previous year compare
  6. 69 India 11.26 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in Benin?
Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in Benin was 24.51 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate recorded in Benin?
The highest recorded value was 662.19 % change on previous year in 1951.
What is the lowest precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate recorded in Benin?
The lowest recorded value was -994.56 % change on previous year in 1983.
How does Benin rank for precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate?
Benin ranks 66th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
Is precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate rising or falling in Benin?
Over the last ten years it is up 110.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Benin data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Precipitation anomalies. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
192 places, 15,368 data points, 1941–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Precipitation anomalies. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.