Arms exports in Morocco
Morocco: Arms exports was 73.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Arms exports in Morocco, 1962–2023
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 Morocco is 73.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 247.6% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, arms exports in Morocco peaked at 73.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, in 1962.
Morocco ranks 27th of 70 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Arms exports in Morocco, year by year
| Year | SIPRI trend indicator values | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1969 | 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +200.0% |
| 1978 | 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 21.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +250.0% |
| 2023 | 73.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +247.6% |
Morocco compared with similar countries
- Morocco's 73.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 12.2× the median. (9 countries reporting)
- Morocco's 73.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 21.50 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 3.4× the median. (12 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 2 |
| 1970s | 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 1 |
| 2020s | 47.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 21.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 73.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 2 |
Countries ranked near Morocco
- 24 Brazil 116.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 24 Poland 116.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 26 Australia 75.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 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
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- Elected parliament, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
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- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is arms exports in Morocco?
- Arms exports in Morocco was 73.00 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 Morocco?
- The highest recorded value was 73.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2023.
- What is the lowest arms exports recorded in Morocco?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1962.
- How does Morocco rank for arms exports?
- Morocco ranks 27th out of 70 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Morocco 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.