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

Cuba: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate was -5.92 % change on previous year in 1991. ◆ Volatile

Latest (1991)
-5.92 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 107.4%
World rank
71st
of 148 countries
All-time high
242.48 % change on previous year
in 1961
All-time low
-78.46 % change on previous year
in 1963
Years of data
31
1961–1991

Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Cuba, 1961–1991

-10001002001961197619911961: 242.5 % change on previous year1962: 155.2 % change on previous year1963: -78.5 % change on previous year1964: -12.5 % change on previous year1965: -46.4 % change on previous year1966: 71.9 % change on previous year1967: -29.7 % change on previous year1968: -4.9 % change on previous year1969: 0 % change on previous year1970: 0 % change on previous year1971: 4.5 % change on previous year1972: 179 % change on previous year1973: -7.1 % change on previous year1974: -2.9 % change on previous year1975: -51 % change on previous year1976: 58 % change on previous year1977: 92.7 % change on previous year1978: -17.4 % change on previous year1979: -18.5 % change on previous year1980: -14.9 % change on previous year1981: 176.2 % change on previous year1982: 0 % change on previous year1983: -19.3 % change on previous year1984: -45.2 % change on previous year1985: -17.4 % change on previous year1986: -20.2 % change on previous year1987: -73.3 % change on previous year1988: 122.7 % change on previous year1989: -43.7 % change on previous year1990: 79.8 % change on previous year1991: -5.9 % change on previous year

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Cuba is -5.92 % change on previous year, measured in 1991.

The figure is down 107.4% on the previous year and down 103.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Cuba peaked at 242.48 % change on previous year in 1961 and was at its lowest, -78.46 % change on previous year, in 1963.

That places Cuba 71st out of 148 countries with data for 1991, putting it 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 Cuba, year by year

Annual values for Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Cuba, 1961 to 1991.
Year % change on previous year Change
1961 242.48 % change on previous year
1962 155.15 % change on previous year -36.0%
1963 -78.46 % change on previous year -150.6%
1964 -12.5 % change on previous year -84.1%
1965 -46.43 % change on previous year +271.4%
1966 71.85 % change on previous year -254.8%
1967 -29.74 % change on previous year -141.4%
1968 -4.91 % change on previous year -83.5%
1969 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1970 0 % change on previous year
1971 4.52 % change on previous year
1972 179.01 % change on previous year +3863.8%
1973 -7.08 % change on previous year -104.0%
1974 -2.86 % change on previous year -59.6%
1975 -50.98 % change on previous year +1684.3%
1976 58 % change on previous year -213.8%
1977 92.72 % change on previous year +59.9%
1978 -17.41 % change on previous year -118.8%
1979 -18.49 % change on previous year +6.2%
1980 -14.88 % change on previous year -19.5%
1981 176.22 % change on previous year -1284.4%
1982 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1983 -19.29 % change on previous year
1984 -45.24 % change on previous year +134.5%
1985 -17.37 % change on previous year -61.6%
1986 -20.17 % change on previous year +16.1%
1987 -73.31 % change on previous year +263.4%
1988 122.67 % change on previous year -267.3%
1989 -43.71 % change on previous year -135.6%
1990 79.79 % change on previous year -282.5%
1991 -5.92 % change on previous year -107.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 33.05 % change on previous year -78.46 % change on previous year 242.48 % change on previous year 9
1970s 23.74 % change on previous year -50.98 % change on previous year 179.01 % change on previous year 10
1980s 6.49 % change on previous year -73.31 % change on previous year 176.22 % change on previous year 10
1990s 36.94 % change on previous year -5.92 % change on previous year 79.79 % change on previous year 2

Countries ranked near Cuba

  1. 69 United Arab Emirates -1.69 % change on previous year compare
  2. 70 Netherlands -3.23 % change on previous year compare
  3. 72 Belarus -6.21 % change on previous year
  4. 73 Portugal -8.96 % change on previous year compare
  5. 74 Italy -10.93 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Cuba?
Arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Cuba was -5.92 % change on previous year in 1991, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate recorded in Cuba?
The highest recorded value was 242.48 % change on previous year in 1961.
What is the lowest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate recorded in Cuba?
The lowest recorded value was -78.46 % change on previous year in 1963.
How does Cuba rank for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate?
Cuba ranks 71st out of 148 countries with data for 1991.
Is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate rising or falling in Cuba?
Over the last ten years it is down 103.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
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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
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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.