Arms exports in Belarus
Belarus: Arms exports was 45.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Arms exports in Belarus, 1993–2023
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 Belarus is 45.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 22.4% on the previous year and down 83.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arms exports in Belarus peaked at 454.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1999 and was at its lowest, 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, in 2007.
Belarus ranks 31st of 70 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.
Arms exports in Belarus, year by year
| Year | SIPRI trend indicator values | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1995 | 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -12.5% |
| 1996 | 129.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +1742.9% |
| 1997 | 402.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +211.6% |
| 1998 | 63.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -84.3% |
| 1999 | 454.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +620.6% |
| 2000 | 293.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -35.5% |
| 2001 | 49.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -83.3% |
| 2002 | 64.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +30.6% |
| 2003 | 58.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -9.4% |
| 2004 | 19.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -67.2% |
| 2005 | 53.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +178.9% |
| 2006 | 43.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -18.9% |
| 2007 | 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -86.0% |
| 2008 | 224.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +3633.3% |
| 2009 | 41.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -81.7% |
| 2010 | 161.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +292.7% |
| 2011 | 98.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -39.1% |
| 2012 | 97.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -1.0% |
| 2013 | 269.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +177.3% |
| 2014 | 101.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -62.5% |
| 2015 | 142.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +40.6% |
| 2016 | 152.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +7.0% |
| 2017 | 52.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -65.8% |
| 2018 | 79.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +51.9% |
| 2019 | 84.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +6.3% |
| 2020 | 59.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -29.8% |
| 2021 | 111.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +88.1% |
| 2022 | 58.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -47.7% |
| 2023 | 45.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -22.4% |
Belarus compared with similar countries
- Belarus's 45.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 9.50 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 4.7× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Belarus's 45.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 45.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 1.0× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Arms exports in Belarus 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +3633.3% | 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 224.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values |
| 1996 | +1742.9% | 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 129.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values |
| 1999 | +620.6% | 63.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 454.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 177.17 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 454.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 6 |
| 2000s | 85.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 293.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 10 |
| 2010s | 123.50 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 52.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 269.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 10 |
| 2020s | 68.25 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 45.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 111.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 4 |
Countries ranked near Belarus
- 28 Uzbekistan 68.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 29 Croatia 53.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 30 Ireland 46.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 32 Belgium 40.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 32 Venezuela 40.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 34 Switzerland 33.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is arms exports in Belarus?
- Arms exports in Belarus was 45.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2023, according to Arms Transfers Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
- What is the highest arms exports recorded in Belarus?
- The highest recorded value was 454.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1999.
- What is the lowest arms exports recorded in Belarus?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2007.
- How does Belarus rank for arms exports?
- Belarus ranks 31st out of 70 countries with data for 2023.
- Is arms exports rising or falling in Belarus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 83.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belarus 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.