Japan Global Precipitation Distribution 2025: 1,642 mm
Japan's global precipitation distribution in 2025 is 1,642 mm, down 16.0% from 2024. It ranks #41 of 190 countries.
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Source (2025): Annual precipitation | Our World in Data
Global Precipitation Distribution over time
| Year | Value | Change | % Change | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.64K mm | 313.21 mm | -16.02% | |
| 2024 | 1.95K mm | +231.65 mm | +13.44% | |
| 2023 | 1.72K mm | +14.82 mm | +0.87% | |
| 2022 | 1.71K mm | 257.37 mm | -13.09% | |
| 2021 | 1.97K mm | +42.93 mm | +2.23% | |
| 2020 | 1.92K mm | +181.93 mm | +10.45% | |
| 2019 | 1.74K mm | 155.91 mm | -8.22% | |
| 2018 | 1.90K mm | +137.21 mm | +7.80% | |
| 2017 | 1.76K mm | 166.2 mm | -8.63% | |
| 2016 | 1.93K mm | +60.69 mm | +3.25% | |
| 2015 | 1.87K mm | +65.62 mm | +3.65% | |
| 2014 | 1.80K mm | +29.55 mm | +1.67% | |
| 2013 | 1.77K mm | 28.97 mm | -1.61% | |
| 2012 | 1.80K mm | 75.75 mm | -4.04% | |
| 2011 | 1.87K mm | 56.34 mm | -2.92% | |
| 2010 | 1.93K mm | +175.8 mm | +10.02% | |
| 2009 | 1.76K mm | +208.67 mm | +13.49% | |
| 2008 | 1.55K mm | +9.65 mm | +0.63% | |
| 2007 | 1.54K mm | 267.06 mm | -14.80% | |
| 2006 | 1.80K mm | +315.04 mm | +21.16% | |
| 2005 | 1.49K mm | 454.41 mm | -23.38% | |
| 2004 | 1.94K mm | +125.88 mm | +6.93% | |
| 2003 | 1.82K mm | +162.82 mm | +9.84% | |
| 2002 | 1.65K mm | 13.59 mm | -0.81% | |
| 2001 | 1.67K mm | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions About Japan Global Precipitation Distribution
What is Japan's global precipitation distribution in 2025?▾
Japan's global precipitation distribution is 1,642 mm in 2025, according to Annual precipitation | Our World in Data.
Is Japan's global precipitation distribution increasing or decreasing?▾
Japan's global precipitation distribution fell by 16.0% from 2024 (1,955 mm) to 2025 (1,642 mm). Over the past decade (2015–2025) it fell by 12.0%.
How does Japan rank for global precipitation distribution?▾
In 2025, Japan has the 41st highest global precipitation distribution out of 190 countries with data.
What was Japan's global precipitation distribution in 2001?▾
In 2001, Japan's global precipitation distribution was 1,668 mm. By 2025 it fell by 1.6%.
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