Burma (Myanmar): Precipitation

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 Burma (Myanmar)

Precipitation, mm per year

 Latest value 2,091
 Year 2022
 Measure mm per year
 Data availability 1961 - 2022
 Average 2,091
 Min - Max 2,091 - 2,091
 Source FAO
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The latest value from 2022 is 2091 mm per year, unchanged from 2091 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 Burma (Myanmar) from 1961 to 2022 is 2091 mm per year. The minimum value, 2091 mm per year, was reached in 1961 while the maximum of 2091 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 Burma (Myanmar): Precipitation
 2022 2,091
 2021 2,091
 2020 2,091
 2019 2,091
 2018 2,091
 2017 2,091
 2016 2,091
 2015 2,091




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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