Precipitation - Country rankings
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Precipitation, mm per year, 2022:
The average for 2022 based on 12 countries was 1789 mm per year. The highest value was in Colombia: 3240 mm per year and the lowest value was in Argentina: 591 mm per year. The indicator is available from 1961 to 2022. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.Measure: mm per year; Source: FAO
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| Countries | Precipitation, 2022 | Global rank | Available data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 3240 | 1 | - |
| Guyana | 2387 | 2 | - |
| Suriname | 2331 | 3 | - |
| Ecuador | 2274 | 4 | - |
| Venezuela | 2044 | 5 | - |
| Brazil | 1761 | 6 | - |
| Peru | 1738 | 7 | - |
| Chile | 1522 | 8 | - |
| Uruguay | 1300 | 9 | - |
| Bolivia | 1146 | 10 | - |
| Paraguay | 1130 | 11 | - |
| Argentina | 591 | 12 | - |
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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