Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate was 29.63 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1961–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Democratic Republic of Congo recorded 29.63 % change on previous year for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in 2024.
The figure is up 131.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 768.42 % change on previous year in 1971 and was at its lowest, -97.22 % change on previous year, in 1988.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 49th of 148 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 imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 350 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 44.44 % change on previous year | -87.3% |
| 1963 | 146.15 % change on previous year | +228.8% |
| 1964 | 100 % change on previous year | -31.6% |
| 1965 | -64.06 % change on previous year | -164.1% |
| 1966 | 13.04 % change on previous year | -120.4% |
| 1967 | -38.46 % change on previous year | -394.9% |
| 1968 | -56.25 % change on previous year | +46.3% |
| 1969 | 300 % change on previous year | -633.3% |
| 1970 | -32.14 % change on previous year | -110.7% |
| 1971 | 768.42 % change on previous year | -2490.6% |
| 1972 | -90.91 % change on previous year | -111.8% |
| 1973 | -66.67 % change on previous year | -26.7% |
| 1974 | 80 % change on previous year | -220.0% |
| 1976 | -70.34 % change on previous year | -187.9% |
| 1977 | -76.52 % change on previous year | +8.8% |
| 1978 | 22.58 % change on previous year | -129.5% |
| 1979 | -60.53 % change on previous year | -368.0% |
| 1980 | -33.33 % change on previous year | -44.9% |
| 1981 | 20 % change on previous year | -160.0% |
| 1982 | 25 % change on previous year | +25.0% |
| 1983 | -66.67 % change on previous year | -366.7% |
| 1984 | 220 % change on previous year | -430.0% |
| 1985 | -93.75 % change on previous year | -142.6% |
| 1986 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1988 | -97.22 % change on previous year | — |
| 1997 | -90.16 % change on previous year | -7.3% |
| 1998 | 66.67 % change on previous year | -173.9% |
| 1999 | 360 % change on previous year | +440.0% |
| 2000 | 93.48 % change on previous year | -74.0% |
| 2001 | -87.64 % change on previous year | -193.8% |
| 2002 | 63.64 % change on previous year | -172.6% |
| 2006 | -7.69 % change on previous year | -112.1% |
| 2009 | 105.56 % change on previous year | -1472.2% |
| 2010 | 321.62 % change on previous year | +204.7% |
| 2013 | -93.33 % change on previous year | -129.0% |
| 2024 | 29.63 % change on previous year | -131.7% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 29.63 % change on previous year is above the median for low income countries, which is -66.67 % change on previous year. (22 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 29.63 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -54.89 % change on previous year. (38 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | +2490.6% | -32.14 % change on previous year | 768.42 % change on previous year |
| 2009 | +1472.2% | -7.69 % change on previous year | 105.56 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 88.32 % change on previous year | -64.06 % change on previous year | 350 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 52.66 % change on previous year | -90.91 % change on previous year | 768.42 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | -3.25 % change on previous year | -97.22 % change on previous year | 220 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1990s | 112.17 % change on previous year | -90.16 % change on previous year | 360 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 2000s | 33.47 % change on previous year | -87.64 % change on previous year | 105.56 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2010s | 114.14 % change on previous year | -93.33 % change on previous year | 321.62 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2020s | 29.63 % change on previous year | 29.63 % change on previous year | 29.63 % change on previous year | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo was 29.63 % 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 Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 768.42 % change on previous year in 1971.
- What is the lowest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was -97.22 % change on previous year in 1988.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 49th out of 148 countries with data for 2024.
- Is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 131.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
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.
Computed from
- Arms imports Arms Transfers Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
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.