Standardised Precipitation-Evapotranspiration Index in Cuba

Cuba: Standardised Precipitation-Evapotranspiration Index was -0.2291 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-0.2291
Change on year
up 72.7%
World rank
89th
of 188 countries
All-time high
2.29
in 1969
All-time low
-2.43
in 1975
Years of data
64
1960–2023

Standardised Precipitation-Evapotranspiration Index in Cuba, 1960–2023

-2-1012196019912023

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

Analysis

In 2023, standardised precipitation-evapotranspiration index in Cuba stood at -0.2291.

That represents a change of up 72.7% on the previous year and down 145.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, standardised precipitation-evapotranspiration index in Cuba peaked at 2.29 in 1969 and was at its lowest, -2.43, in 1975.

Cuba ranks 89th of 188 countries on this measure, 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 0.0473 -1.98 2.29 10
1970s -0.1972 -2.43 1.62 10
1980s -0.0436 -1.43 1.4 10
1990s 0.0664 -0.7967 1.67 10
2000s 0.3803 -0.9618 1.8 10
2010s 0.0569 -1.55 1.38 10
2020s -0.2838 -1.12 1.05 4

Countries ranked near Cuba

  1. 86 Jamaica -0.1761 compare
  2. 87 Vietnam -0.1963 compare
  3. 88 Zimbabwe -0.2103 compare
  4. 90 Latvia -0.2384 compare
  5. 91 Dominica -0.2416 compare
  6. 92 Suriname -0.2863 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is standardised precipitation-evapotranspiration index in Cuba?
Standardised precipitation-evapotranspiration index in Cuba was -0.2291 in 2023, according to Global SPEI database (SPEIbase). https://spei.csic.es/database.html.
What is the highest standardised precipitation-evapotranspiration index recorded in Cuba?
The highest recorded value was 2.29 in 1969.
What is the lowest standardised precipitation-evapotranspiration index recorded in Cuba?
The lowest recorded value was -2.43 in 1975.
How does Cuba rank for standardised precipitation-evapotranspiration index?
Cuba ranks 89th out of 188 countries with data for 2023.
Is standardised precipitation-evapotranspiration index rising or falling in Cuba?
Over the last ten years it is down 145.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cuba 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.