Niger: Precipitation

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 Niger

Precipitation, mm per year

 Latest value 151
 Year 2022
 Measure mm per year
 Data availability 1961 - 2022
 Average 151
 Min - Max 151 - 151
 Source FAO
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The latest value from 2022 is 151 mm per year, unchanged from 151 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 Niger from 1961 to 2022 is 151 mm per year. The minimum value, 151 mm per year, was reached in 1961 while the maximum of 151 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 Niger: Precipitation
 2022 151
 2021 151
 2020 151
 2019 151
 2018 151
 2017 151
 2016 151
 2015 151




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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