Bangladesh: Precipitation

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 Bangladesh

Precipitation, mm per year

 Latest value 2,666
 Year 2022
 Measure mm per year
 Data availability 1961 - 2022
 Average 2,666
 Min - Max 2,666 - 2,666
 Source FAO
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The latest value from 2022 is 2666 mm per year, unchanged from 2666 mm per year in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 1176 mm per year, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for Bangladesh from 1961 to 2022 is 2666 mm per year. The minimum value, 2666 mm per year, was reached in 1961 while the maximum of 2666 mm per year was recorded in 1961. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Bangladesh: Precipitation
 2022 2,666
 2021 2,666
 2020 2,666
 2019 2,666
 2018 2,666
 2017 2,666
 2016 2,666
 2015 2,666




Definition: Average precipitation is the long-term average in depth (over space and time) of annual precipitation in the country. Precipitation is defined as any kind of water that falls from clouds as a liquid or a solid.

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