Standardised Precipitation-Evapotranspiration Index in Belarus

Belarus: Standardised Precipitation-Evapotranspiration Index was -0.4865 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-0.4865
Change on year
down 45.3%
World rank
103rd
of 188 countries
All-time high
1.94
in 1998
All-time low
-1.98
in 2015
Years of data
64
1960–2023

Standardised Precipitation-Evapotranspiration Index in Belarus, 1960–2023

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Source: Global SPEI database (SPEIbase). https://spei.csic.es/database.html.

Analysis

The most recent figure for standardised precipitation-evapotranspiration index in Belarus is -0.4865, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of down 45.3% on the previous year and down 2,817.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, standardised precipitation-evapotranspiration index in Belarus peaked at 1.94 in 1998 and was at its lowest, -1.98, in 2015.

That places Belarus 103rd out of 188 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s -0.1058 -1.65 1.77 10
1970s 0.0697 -1.59 1.33 10
1980s 0.2227 -1.03 1.92 10
1990s -0.0738 -1.38 1.94 10
2000s -0.2039 -1.95 1.7 10
2010s -0.4416 -1.98 1.25 10
2020s -0.4405 -1.13 0.1941 4

Countries ranked near Belarus

  1. 100 Albania -0.4275 compare
  2. 101 Madagascar -0.4634 compare
  3. 102 Guyana -0.4719 compare
  4. 104 Lesotho -0.4991 compare
  5. 105 Brunei -0.5012 compare
  6. 106 Gabon -0.5067 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is standardised precipitation-evapotranspiration index in Belarus?
Standardised precipitation-evapotranspiration index in Belarus was -0.4865 in 2023, according to Global SPEI database (SPEIbase). https://spei.csic.es/database.html.
What is the highest standardised precipitation-evapotranspiration index recorded in Belarus?
The highest recorded value was 1.94 in 1998.
What is the lowest standardised precipitation-evapotranspiration index recorded in Belarus?
The lowest recorded value was -1.98 in 2015.
How does Belarus rank for standardised precipitation-evapotranspiration index?
Belarus ranks 103rd out of 188 countries with data for 2023.
Is standardised precipitation-evapotranspiration index rising or falling in Belarus?
Over the last ten years it is down 2,817.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Belarus data come from?
The figures come from Global SPEI database (SPEIbase). https://spei.csic.es/database.html, published as part of Standardised Precipitation-Evapotranspiration Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Standardised Precipitation-Evapotranspiration Index
Source
Global SPEI database (SPEIbase). https://spei.csic.es/database.html
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
189 places, 12,095 data points, 1960–2023
Last refreshed

The SPEI fulfills the requirements of a drought index since its multi-scalar character enables it to be used by different scientific disciplines to detect, monitor, and analyze droughts. Like the sc-PDSI and the SPI, the SPEI can measure drought severity according to its intensity and duration, and can identify the onset and end of drought episodes. The SPEI allows comparison of drought severity through time and space, since it can be calculated over a wide range of climates, as can the SPI.