Arms exports in Denmark
Denmark: Arms exports was 166.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
166.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
Change on year
up 260.9%
World rank
18th
of 70 countries
All-time high
268.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
in 1994
All-time low
2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
in 2003
Years of data
39
1960–2024
Arms exports in Denmark, 1960–2024
Source: Arms Transfers Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Measured in SIPRI trend indicator values.
Analysis
In 2024, arms exports in Denmark stood at 166.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values.
The figure is up 260.9% on the previous year and up 773.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arms exports in Denmark peaked at 268.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1994 and was at its lowest, 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, in 2003.
That places Denmark 18th out of 70 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Arms exports in Denmark, year by year
| Year | SIPRI trend indicator values | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 20.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1964 | 60.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +200.0% |
| 1965 | 12.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -80.0% |
| 1967 | 128.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +966.7% |
| 1968 | 24.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -81.2% |
| 1975 | 24.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 18.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -25.0% |
| 1981 | 29.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +61.1% |
| 1982 | 64.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +120.7% |
| 1983 | 115.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +79.7% |
| 1987 | 117.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +1.7% |
| 1988 | 36.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -69.2% |
| 1990 | 80.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +122.2% |
| 1993 | 182.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +127.5% |
| 1994 | 268.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +47.3% |
| 1995 | 34.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -87.3% |
| 1996 | 13.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -61.8% |
| 1999 | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -76.9% |
| 2000 | 18.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +500.0% |
| 2002 | 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -44.4% |
| 2003 | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -80.0% |
| 2006 | 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +150.0% |
| 2007 | 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +20.0% |
| 2008 | 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +33.3% |
| 2009 | 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +25.0% |
| 2010 | 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -20.0% |
| 2011 | 26.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +225.0% |
| 2012 | 26.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -69.2% |
| 2014 | 19.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +137.5% |
| 2015 | 22.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +15.8% |
| 2016 | 21.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -4.5% |
| 2017 | 13.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -38.1% |
| 2018 | 25.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +92.3% |
| 2019 | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -92.0% |
| 2021 | 24.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +1100.0% |
| 2022 | 78.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +225.0% |
| 2023 | 46.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -41.0% |
| 2024 | 166.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +260.9% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 166.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is above the median for high income countries, which is 75.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 2.2× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 166.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 45.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 3.7× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Arms exports in Denmark 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | +1100.0% | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 24.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values |
| 1967 | +966.7% | 12.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 128.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 48.80 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 12.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 128.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 5 |
| 1970s | 24.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 24.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 24.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 1 |
| 1980s | 63.17 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 18.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 117.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 6 |
| 1990s | 96.67 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 268.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 6 |
| 2000s | 8.43 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 18.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 7 |
| 2010s | 17.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 26.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 10 |
| 2020s | 78.50 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 24.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 166.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is arms exports in Denmark?
- Arms exports in Denmark was 166.00 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 Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 268.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1994.
- What is the lowest arms exports recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2003.
- How does Denmark rank for arms exports?
- Denmark ranks 18th out of 70 countries with data for 2024.
- Is arms exports rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 773.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark 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.