Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in Iraq
Iraq: Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate was -325.26 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-325.26 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 2,782.2%
World rank
171st
of 192 countries
All-time high
530.11 % change on previous year
in 1982
All-time low
-945.63 % change on previous year
in 1962
Years of data
84
1941–2025
Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in Iraq, 1941–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Iraq recorded -325.26 % change on previous year for precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of down 2,782.2% on the previous year and down 324.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in Iraq peaked at 530.11 % change on previous year in 1982 and was at its lowest, -945.63 % change on previous year, in 1962.
Iraq ranks 171st of 192 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in Iraq, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1941 | -38.78 % change on previous year | — |
| 1942 | 79.01 % change on previous year | -303.8% |
| 1943 | 2.67 % change on previous year | -96.6% |
| 1944 | -288.24 % change on previous year | -10892.6% |
| 1945 | -3.26 % change on previous year | -98.9% |
| 1946 | 29.76 % change on previous year | -1011.6% |
| 1947 | 31.24 % change on previous year | +5.0% |
| 1948 | 33.53 % change on previous year | +7.3% |
| 1949 | 490.76 % change on previous year | +1363.6% |
| 1950 | -136.51 % change on previous year | -127.8% |
| 1951 | -93.56 % change on previous year | -31.5% |
| 1952 | 20.8 % change on previous year | -122.2% |
| 1953 | 145.64 % change on previous year | +600.1% |
| 1954 | 157.15 % change on previous year | +7.9% |
| 1955 | -254.57 % change on previous year | -262.0% |
| 1956 | 49.48 % change on previous year | -119.4% |
| 1957 | 190.46 % change on previous year | +285.0% |
| 1958 | -369.53 % change on previous year | -294.0% |
| 1959 | 40.42 % change on previous year | -110.9% |
| 1960 | 29.98 % change on previous year | -25.8% |
| 1961 | 120.63 % change on previous year | +302.4% |
| 1962 | -945.63 % change on previous year | -883.9% |
| 1963 | 172.15 % change on previous year | -118.2% |
| 1964 | -215.3 % change on previous year | -225.1% |
| 1965 | 130.1 % change on previous year | -160.4% |
| 1966 | -291.07 % change on previous year | -323.7% |
| 1967 | 171.08 % change on previous year | -158.8% |
| 1968 | 53.89 % change on previous year | -68.5% |
| 1969 | -7.94 % change on previous year | -114.7% |
| 1970 | -314.63 % change on previous year | +3863.7% |
| 1971 | 157.17 % change on previous year | -150.0% |
| 1972 | 117.87 % change on previous year | -25.0% |
| 1973 | -182.35 % change on previous year | -254.7% |
| 1974 | 240.59 % change on previous year | -231.9% |
| 1975 | -89.38 % change on previous year | -137.2% |
| 1976 | 61.5 % change on previous year | -168.8% |
| 1977 | -170.38 % change on previous year | -377.0% |
| 1978 | -428.7 % change on previous year | +151.6% |
| 1979 | 61.93 % change on previous year | -114.4% |
| 1980 | 218.88 % change on previous year | +253.4% |
| 1981 | -134.14 % change on previous year | -161.3% |
| 1982 | 530.11 % change on previous year | -495.2% |
| 1983 | -196.22 % change on previous year | -137.0% |
| 1984 | 70.08 % change on previous year | -135.7% |
| 1985 | 11.96 % change on previous year | -82.9% |
| 1986 | 390.91 % change on previous year | +3169.6% |
| 1987 | -71.89 % change on previous year | -118.4% |
| 1988 | 499.21 % change on previous year | -794.4% |
| 1989 | -151.75 % change on previous year | -130.4% |
| 1990 | -117.64 % change on previous year | -22.5% |
| 1991 | 141.73 % change on previous year | -220.5% |
| 1992 | 30.61 % change on previous year | -78.4% |
| 1993 | 77.01 % change on previous year | +151.6% |
| 1994 | -12.3 % change on previous year | -116.0% |
| 1995 | -165.91 % change on previous year | +1248.5% |
| 1996 | 263.98 % change on previous year | -259.1% |
| 1997 | -47.61 % change on previous year | -118.0% |
| 1998 | -216.36 % change on previous year | +354.5% |
| 1999 | -115.04 % change on previous year | -46.8% |
| 2000 | 46.69 % change on previous year | -140.6% |
| 2001 | 34.95 % change on previous year | -25.1% |
| 2002 | 133.86 % change on previous year | +283.0% |
| 2003 | -174.22 % change on previous year | -230.2% |
| 2004 | -17.14 % change on previous year | -90.2% |
| 2005 | -310.41 % change on previous year | +1711.4% |
| 2006 | 262.5 % change on previous year | -184.6% |
| 2007 | -207.2 % change on previous year | -178.9% |
| 2008 | -38.83 % change on previous year | -81.3% |
| 2009 | 28.9 % change on previous year | -174.4% |
| 2010 | -6.21 % change on previous year | -121.5% |
| 2011 | 42.99 % change on previous year | -792.5% |
| 2012 | 25.81 % change on previous year | -40.0% |
| 2013 | 255.79 % change on previous year | +891.1% |
| 2014 | -62.72 % change on previous year | -124.5% |
| 2015 | 145.2 % change on previous year | -331.5% |
| 2016 | -134.46 % change on previous year | -192.6% |
| 2017 | -445.07 % change on previous year | +231.0% |
| 2018 | 304.1 % change on previous year | -168.3% |
| 2019 | -38.97 % change on previous year | -112.8% |
| 2020 | -85.24 % change on previous year | +118.7% |
| 2022 | 44.79 % change on previous year | -152.5% |
| 2023 | 127.35 % change on previous year | +184.3% |
| 2024 | 12.13 % change on previous year | -90.5% |
| 2025 | -325.26 % change on previous year | -2782.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 37.41 % change on previous year | -288.24 % change on previous year | 490.76 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1950s | -25.02 % change on previous year | -369.53 % change on previous year | 190.46 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1960s | -78.21 % change on previous year | -945.63 % change on previous year | 172.15 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | -54.64 % change on previous year | -428.7 % change on previous year | 240.59 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 116.72 % change on previous year | -196.22 % change on previous year | 530.11 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -16.15 % change on previous year | -216.36 % change on previous year | 263.98 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -24.09 % change on previous year | -310.41 % change on previous year | 262.5 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.65 % change on previous year | -445.07 % change on previous year | 304.1 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -45.25 % change on previous year | -325.26 % change on previous year | 127.35 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
- 168 Kyrgyzstan -276.88 % change on previous year compare
- 169 Armenia -285.87 % change on previous year compare
- 170 Azerbaijan -304.6 % change on previous year compare
- 172 Kenya -340.41 % change on previous year compare
- 173 Eritrea -345.95 % change on previous year compare
- 174 Cuba -347.23 % change on previous year compare
More reference data data for Iraq
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2116 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3911 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 7.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.7096 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.235 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 13.21 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 30.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.13 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in Iraq?
- Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate in Iraq was -325.26 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 530.11 % change on previous year in 1982.
- What is the lowest precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was -945.63 % change on previous year in 1962.
- How does Iraq rank for precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate?
- Iraq ranks 171st out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is down 324.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq 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.
Download this data
CSV · JSON — 84 observations, free to reuse under Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page.
How this figure is calculated
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.
Computed from
- Precipitation anomalies 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 Precipitation anomalies. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.