Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Central African Republic

Central African Republic: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate was -95.45 % change on previous year in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
-95.45 % change on previous year
World rank
137th
of 148 countries
All-time high
500 % change on previous year
in 1985
All-time low
-95.45 % change on previous year
in 2022
Years of data
6
1966–2022

Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Central African Republic, 1966–2022

02004006001966199420221966: 100 % change on previous year1982: 200 % change on previous year1983: 100 % change on previous year1984: -83.3 % change on previous year1985: 500 % change on previous year2022: -95.5 % change on previous year

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

Analysis

Central African Republic recorded -95.45 % change on previous year for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in 2022. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.

Over the whole period, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Central African Republic peaked at 500 % change on previous year in 1985 and was at its lowest, -95.45 % change on previous year, in 2022.

That places Central African Republic 137th out of 148 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Central African Republic, year by year

Annual values for Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Central African Republic, 1966 to 2022.
Year % change on previous year Change
1966 100 % change on previous year
1982 200 % change on previous year +100.0%
1983 100 % change on previous year -50.0%
1984 -83.33 % change on previous year -183.3%
1985 500 % change on previous year -700.0%
2022 -95.45 % change on previous year -119.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 100 % change on previous year 100 % change on previous year 100 % change on previous year 1
1980s 179.17 % change on previous year -83.33 % change on previous year 500 % change on previous year 4
2020s -95.45 % change on previous year -95.45 % change on previous year -95.45 % change on previous year 1

Countries ranked near Central African Republic

  1. 134 Egypt -93.74 % change on previous year compare
  2. 135 Gabon -93.75 % change on previous year compare
  3. 136 Morocco -95.13 % change on previous year compare
  4. 138 Cote d'Ivoire -95.52 % change on previous year compare
  5. 139 Ethiopia -95.56 % change on previous year compare
  6. 140 Togo -96.61 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Central African Republic?
Arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Central African Republic was -95.45 % change on previous year in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate recorded in Central African Republic?
The highest recorded value was 500 % change on previous year in 1985.
What is the lowest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate recorded in Central African Republic?
The lowest recorded value was -95.45 % change on previous year in 2022.
How does Central African Republic rank for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate?
Central African Republic ranks 137th out of 148 countries with data for 2022.
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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.