Central African Republic: Precipitation

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 Central African Republic

Precipitation, mm per year

 Latest value 1,343
 Year 2022
 Measure mm per year
 Data availability 1961 - 2022
 Average 1,343
 Min - Max 1,343 - 1,343
 Source FAO
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The latest value from 2022 is 1343 mm per year, unchanged from 1343 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 the Central African Republic from 1961 to 2022 is 1343 mm per year. The minimum value, 1343 mm per year, was reached in 1961 while the maximum of 1343 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 Central African Republic: Precipitation
 2022 1,343
 2021 1,343
 2020 1,343
 2019 1,343
 2018 1,343
 2017 1,343
 2016 1,343
 2015 1,343




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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 Agriculture value added 0.85 2025 billion U.S. dollars
 Agricultural land 56,688 2023 sq. km.
 Crop production index 173.4 2022 index points
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