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South Africa Average precipitation in depth (mm per year) 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Average precipitation in depth (mm per year) in South Africa stood at 495 in 2022, according to World Bank. The latest value is unchanged from 495 in 2021. Ten years earlier, in 2012, the value was 495 (unchanged since). South Africa ranked 144th highest of the 180 countries in this dataset in 2022; Colombia ranked first.

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Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1961–2022

Key facts

What is the latest Average precipitation in depth (mm per year) in South Africa?

Average precipitation in depth (mm per year) in South Africa stood at 495 in 2022, according to World Bank.

Is Average precipitation in depth (mm per year) in South Africa rising or falling?

The latest value is unchanged from 495 in 2021. Ten years earlier, in 2012, the value was 495 (unchanged since).

How does South Africa rank for Average precipitation in depth (mm per year)?

South Africa ranked 144th highest of the 180 countries in this dataset in 2022; Colombia ranked first.

Metadata for Average precipitation in depth (mm per year) in South Africa
IndicatorAverage precipitation in depth (mm per year)
CountrySouth Africa
CategoryCommodities and Energy
SourceWorld Bank
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APA

World Bank. (2026). Average precipitation in depth (mm per year) — South Africa [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-ag-lnd-prcp-mm/ZAF. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/AG.LND.PRCP.MM

MLA

World Bank. "Average precipitation in depth (mm per year) — South Africa." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-ag-lnd-prcp-mm/ZAF. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/AG.LND.PRCP.MM.

Chicago

World Bank. 2026. "Average precipitation in depth (mm per year) — South Africa." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-ag-lnd-prcp-mm/ZAF. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/AG.LND.PRCP.MM.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_wdi_ag_lnd_prcp_mm_zaf,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{Average precipitation in depth (mm per year) --- South Africa}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-ag-lnd-prcp-mm/ZAF},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/AG.LND.PRCP.MM}
}