Belgium: Precipitation

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 Belgium

Precipitation, mm per year

 Latest value 847
 Year 2022
 Measure mm per year
 Data availability 1961 - 2022
 Average 847
 Min - Max 847 - 847
 Source FAO
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The latest value from 2022 is 847 mm per year, unchanged from 847 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 Belgium from 1961 to 2022 is 847 mm per year. The minimum value, 847 mm per year, was reached in 1961 while the maximum of 847 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 Belgium: Precipitation
 2022 847
 2021 847
 2020 847
 2019 847
 2018 847
 2017 847
 2016 847
 2015 847




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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