Arms exports in Austria
Austria: Arms exports was 16.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
16.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
Change on year
up 433.3%
World rank
44th
of 70 countries
All-time high
248.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
in 1985
All-time low
0 SIPRI trend indicator values
in 1964
Years of data
58
1964–2024
Arms exports in Austria, 1964–2024
Source: Arms Transfers Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Measured in SIPRI trend indicator values.
Analysis
The most recent figure for arms exports in Austria is 16.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 433.3% on the previous year and unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, arms exports in Austria peaked at 248.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1985 and was at its lowest, 0 SIPRI trend indicator values, in 1964.
That places Austria 44th out of 70 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Arms exports in Austria, year by year
| Year | SIPRI trend indicator values | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1965 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1966 | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1967 | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | -100.0% |
| 1975 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1978 | 37.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1979 | 126.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +240.5% |
| 1980 | 54.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -57.1% |
| 1981 | 70.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +29.6% |
| 1982 | 61.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -12.9% |
| 1983 | 58.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -4.9% |
| 1984 | 60.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +3.4% |
| 1985 | 248.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +313.3% |
| 1986 | 40.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -83.9% |
| 1987 | 30.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -25.0% |
| 1988 | 12.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -60.0% |
| 1989 | 12.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 30.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +150.0% |
| 1991 | 20.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -33.3% |
| 1992 | 20.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -50.0% |
| 1994 | 17.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +70.0% |
| 1996 | 18.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +5.9% |
| 1997 | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -83.3% |
| 1998 | 29.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +866.7% |
| 1999 | 23.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -20.7% |
| 2000 | 23.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 17.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -26.1% |
| 2002 | 83.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +388.2% |
| 2003 | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -97.6% |
| 2004 | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +50.0% |
| 2005 | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 62.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +1966.7% |
| 2007 | 67.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +8.1% |
| 2008 | 14.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -79.1% |
| 2009 | 44.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +214.3% |
| 2010 | 65.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +47.7% |
| 2011 | 52.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -20.0% |
| 2012 | 23.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -55.8% |
| 2013 | 28.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +21.7% |
| 2014 | 16.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -42.9% |
| 2015 | 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -37.5% |
| 2016 | 17.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +70.0% |
| 2017 | 22.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +29.4% |
| 2018 | 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -63.6% |
| 2019 | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -62.5% |
| 2020 | 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +233.3% |
| 2021 | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -70.0% |
| 2022 | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 16.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +433.3% |
Austria compared with similar countries
- Austria's 16.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is below the median for high income countries, which is 75.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 21% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Austria's 16.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 45.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 36% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Arms exports in Austria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +1966.7% | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 62.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values |
| 1998 | +866.7% | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 29.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values |
| 2024 | +433.3% | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 16.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values |
| 2002 | +388.2% | 17.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 83.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 666,667 SIPRI trend indicator values | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 6 |
| 1970s | 20.88 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | 126.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 8 |
| 1980s | 64.50 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 12.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 248.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 10 |
| 1990s | 18.89 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 30.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 9 |
| 2000s | 31.80 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 83.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 10 |
| 2010s | 24.40 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 65.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 16.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 5 |
Countries ranked near Austria
- 41 New Zealand 20.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 42 Portugal 18.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 43 Indonesia 17.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 45 Bulgaria 14.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 46 Qatar 13.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 47 Moldova 12.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is arms exports in Austria?
- Arms exports in Austria was 16.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2024, according to Arms Transfers Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
- What is the highest arms exports recorded in Austria?
- The highest recorded value was 248.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1985.
- What is the lowest arms exports recorded in Austria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 SIPRI trend indicator values in 1964.
- How does Austria rank for arms exports?
- Austria ranks 44th out of 70 countries with data for 2024.
- Is arms exports rising or falling in Austria?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Austria data come from?
- The figures come from Arms Transfers Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), published as part of Arms exports (SIPRI trend indicator values). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Arms transfers (exports) cover the volume of transfers of major arms through sales and gifts, and those made through manufacturing licenses. Data cover major conventional weapons such as aircraft, armored vehicles, artillery, radar systems, missiles, and ships. Figures are SIPRI Trend Indicator Values (TIVs). A '0' indicates that the volume of deliveries is between 0 and 0.5 million SIPRI TIV.