Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Argentina

Argentina: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate was 104.76 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
104.76 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 280.6%
World rank
28th
of 148 countries
All-time high
1,000 % change on previous year
in 2021
All-time low
-98.14 % change on previous year
in 2005
Years of data
57
1961–2024

Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Argentina, 1961–2024

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2024, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Argentina stood at 104.76 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of up 280.6% on the previous year and up 294.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Argentina peaked at 1,000 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -98.14 % change on previous year, in 2005.

Argentina ranks 28th of 148 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Argentina, year by year

Annual values for Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Argentina, 1961 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1961 84.68 % change on previous year
1962 -77.07 % change on previous year -191.0%
1963 -38.3 % change on previous year -50.3%
1964 -34.48 % change on previous year -10.0%
1965 -63.16 % change on previous year +83.2%
1967 53.76 % change on previous year -185.1%
1968 200.7 % change on previous year +273.3%
1969 -46.51 % change on previous year -123.2%
1970 11.74 % change on previous year -125.2%
1971 41.25 % change on previous year +251.3%
1972 10.74 % change on previous year -74.0%
1973 -38.31 % change on previous year -456.6%
1974 81.45 % change on previous year -312.6%
1975 -40.44 % change on previous year -149.7%
1976 86.19 % change on previous year -313.1%
1977 -59.12 % change on previous year -168.6%
1978 112.75 % change on previous year -290.7%
1979 3.92 % change on previous year -96.5%
1980 -1.11 % change on previous year -128.3%
1981 86.77 % change on previous year -7926.8%
1982 -51.26 % change on previous year -159.1%
1983 222.41 % change on previous year -533.9%
1984 -44.69 % change on previous year -120.1%
1985 -33.01 % change on previous year -26.1%
1986 -54.85 % change on previous year +66.1%
1987 -0.9132 % change on previous year -98.3%
1988 -67.28 % change on previous year +7267.3%
1989 -91.55 % change on previous year +36.1%
1995 -79.43 % change on previous year -13.2%
1996 -51.16 % change on previous year -35.6%
1997 400 % change on previous year -881.8%
1998 62.86 % change on previous year -84.3%
1999 61.4 % change on previous year -2.3%
2000 -24.64 % change on previous year -140.1%
2001 -97.12 % change on previous year +294.2%
2002 150 % change on previous year -254.5%
2003 -26.67 % change on previous year -117.8%
2005 -98.14 % change on previous year +268.0%
2006 200 % change on previous year -303.8%
2007 166.67 % change on previous year -16.7%
2008 -12.5 % change on previous year -107.5%
2009 -28.57 % change on previous year +128.6%
2010 -26.67 % change on previous year -6.7%
2011 45.45 % change on previous year -270.5%
2012 -68.75 % change on previous year -251.3%
2013 160 % change on previous year -332.7%
2014 -53.85 % change on previous year -133.7%
2015 250 % change on previous year -564.3%
2016 -19.05 % change on previous year -107.6%
2017 176.47 % change on previous year -1026.5%
2018 -59.57 % change on previous year -133.8%
2019 168.42 % change on previous year -382.7%
2020 -86.27 % change on previous year -151.2%
2021 1,000 % change on previous year -1259.1%
2022 -35.06 % change on previous year -103.5%
2023 -58 % change on previous year +65.4%
2024 104.76 % change on previous year -280.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 9.95 % change on previous year -77.07 % change on previous year 200.7 % change on previous year 8
1970s 21.02 % change on previous year -59.12 % change on previous year 112.75 % change on previous year 10
1980s -3.55 % change on previous year -91.55 % change on previous year 222.41 % change on previous year 10
1990s 78.73 % change on previous year -79.43 % change on previous year 400 % change on previous year 5
2000s 25.45 % change on previous year -98.14 % change on previous year 200 % change on previous year 9
2010s 57.25 % change on previous year -68.75 % change on previous year 250 % change on previous year 10
2020s 185.08 % change on previous year -86.27 % change on previous year 1,000 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Argentina

  1. 25 Switzerland 120 % change on previous year compare
  2. 26 Rwanda 117.65 % change on previous year compare
  3. 27 Russian Federation 113.24 % change on previous year compare
  4. 29 Iran, Islamic Republic of 100 % change on previous year compare
  5. 30 Canada 96.05 % change on previous year compare
  6. 31 Burkina Faso 94.74 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Argentina?
Arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Argentina was 104.76 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate recorded in Argentina?
The highest recorded value was 1,000 % change on previous year in 2021.
What is the lowest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate recorded in Argentina?
The lowest recorded value was -98.14 % change on previous year in 2005.
How does Argentina rank for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate?
Argentina ranks 28th out of 148 countries with data for 2024.
Is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate rising or falling in Argentina?
Over the last ten years it is up 294.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Argentina data come from?
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The year-on-year percentage change in Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
192 places, 7,862 data points, 1961–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.