Arms exports in Chile
Chile: Arms exports was 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Arms exports in Chile, 1975–2022
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 Chile is 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, measured in 2022.
The figure is down 60.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arms exports in Chile peaked at 100.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0 SIPRI trend indicator values, in 1975.
Chile ranks 50th 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 Chile, year by year
| Year | SIPRI trend indicator values | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1978 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1980 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1981 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1983 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1986 | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1987 | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 4.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +33.3% |
| 1989 | 4.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -25.0% |
| 1992 | 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +166.7% |
| 1996 | 29.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +262.5% |
| 1998 | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -93.1% |
| 1999 | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -50.0% |
| 2000 | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 100.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +9900.0% |
| 2014 | 20.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -80.0% |
| 2018 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | -100.0% |
| 2022 | 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
Chile compared with similar countries
- Chile's 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is below the median for high income countries, which is 75.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 11% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Chile's 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 1.1× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Arms exports in Chile 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 | +9900.0% | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 100.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | 2 |
| 1980s | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | 4.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 7 |
| 1990s | 8.60 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 29.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 5 |
| 2000s | 34.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 100.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 3 |
| 2010s | 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | 20.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 2 |
| 2020s | 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is arms exports in Chile?
- Arms exports in Chile was 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2022, according to Arms Transfers Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
- What is the highest arms exports recorded in Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 100.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2008.
- What is the lowest arms exports recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 SIPRI trend indicator values in 1975.
- How does Chile rank for arms exports?
- Chile ranks 50th out of 70 countries with data for 2022.
- Is arms exports rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is down 60.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chile 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.