Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Congo
Congo: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate was -66.67 % change on previous year in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Congo, 1961–2015
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2015, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Congo stood at -66.67 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 19.5% on the previous year and down 55.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Congo peaked at 600 % change on previous year in 2010 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 2000.
Congo ranks 105th 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 Congo, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1970 | -62.5 % change on previous year | — |
| 1971 | 200 % change on previous year | -420.0% |
| 1972 | -92.59 % change on previous year | -146.3% |
| 1975 | -71.43 % change on previous year | -22.9% |
| 1976 | 100 % change on previous year | -240.0% |
| 1979 | -25.71 % change on previous year | -125.7% |
| 1980 | -34.62 % change on previous year | +34.6% |
| 1981 | -82.35 % change on previous year | +137.9% |
| 1982 | 266.67 % change on previous year | -423.8% |
| 1983 | 127.27 % change on previous year | -52.3% |
| 1984 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1985 | -88 % change on previous year | — |
| 1989 | 57.14 % change on previous year | -164.9% |
| 1990 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1991 | -59.09 % change on previous year | — |
| 1998 | -92.59 % change on previous year | +56.7% |
| 1999 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2000 | -100 % change on previous year | — |
| 2004 | -12.5 % change on previous year | -87.5% |
| 2005 | -42.86 % change on previous year | +242.9% |
| 2006 | -75 % change on previous year | +75.0% |
| 2007 | -100 % change on previous year | +33.3% |
| 2010 | 600 % change on previous year | -700.0% |
| 2011 | -82.14 % change on previous year | -113.7% |
| 2012 | 360 % change on previous year | -538.3% |
| 2013 | 52.17 % change on previous year | -85.5% |
| 2014 | -82.86 % change on previous year | -258.8% |
| 2015 | -66.67 % change on previous year | -19.5% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's -66.67 % change on previous year is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is -24.26 % change on previous year, 2.7× the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Congo's -66.67 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -54.89 % change on previous year, 1.2× the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 1970s | 7.96 % change on previous year | -92.59 % change on previous year | 200 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 1980s | 35.16 % change on previous year | -88 % change on previous year | 266.67 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 1990s | -37.92 % change on previous year | -92.59 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2000s | -66.07 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | -12.5 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2010s | 130.08 % change on previous year | -82.86 % change on previous year | 600 % change on previous year | 6 |
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- Elected parliament, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Congo?
- Arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Congo was -66.67 % change on previous year in 2015, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 600 % change on previous year in 2010.
- What is the lowest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 2000.
- How does Congo rank for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate?
- Congo ranks 105th out of 148 countries with data for 2015.
- Is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 55.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this 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)
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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.