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

Cyprus: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate was -63.33 % change on previous year in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
-63.33 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 209.4%
World rank
102nd
of 148 countries
All-time high
402.94 % change on previous year
in 1996
All-time low
-96.46 % change on previous year
in 2000
Years of data
28
1965–2021

Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Cyprus, 1965–2021

-10001002003004001965199320211965: 22.2 % change on previous year1983: 280 % change on previous year1984: 26.3 % change on previous year1985: 37.5 % change on previous year1986: 21.2 % change on previous year1987: -20 % change on previous year1988: 281.2 % change on previous year1989: -77 % change on previous year1990: 192.9 % change on previous year1991: 14.6 % change on previous year1992: -72.3 % change on previous year1993: -61.5 % change on previous year1994: 270 % change on previous year1995: -8.1 % change on previous year1996: 402.9 % change on previous year1997: -42.7 % change on previous year1998: -92.9 % change on previous year2000: -96.5 % change on previous year2002: -63.3 % change on previous year2003: -90.9 % change on previous year2004: 166.7 % change on previous year2005: 12.5 % change on previous year2006: 22.2 % change on previous year2007: -27.3 % change on previous year2011: -6.8 % change on previous year2012: -85.4 % change on previous year2020: 57.9 % change on previous year2021: -63.3 % change on previous year

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

Analysis

In 2021, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Cyprus stood at -63.33 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of down 209.4% on the previous year and down 828.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Cyprus peaked at 402.94 % change on previous year in 1996 and was at its lowest, -96.46 % change on previous year, in 2000.

That places Cyprus 102nd out of 148 countries with data for 2021, 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 Cyprus, year by year

Annual values for Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Cyprus, 1965 to 2021.
Year % change on previous year Change
1965 22.22 % change on previous year
1983 280 % change on previous year +1160.0%
1984 26.32 % change on previous year -90.6%
1985 37.5 % change on previous year +42.5%
1986 21.21 % change on previous year -43.4%
1987 -20 % change on previous year -194.3%
1988 281.25 % change on previous year -1506.2%
1989 -77.05 % change on previous year -127.4%
1990 192.86 % change on previous year -350.3%
1991 14.63 % change on previous year -92.4%
1992 -72.34 % change on previous year -594.3%
1993 -61.54 % change on previous year -14.9%
1994 270 % change on previous year -538.7%
1995 -8.11 % change on previous year -103.0%
1996 402.94 % change on previous year -5069.6%
1997 -42.69 % change on previous year -110.6%
1998 -92.86 % change on previous year +117.5%
2000 -96.46 % change on previous year +3.9%
2002 -63.33 % change on previous year -34.3%
2003 -90.91 % change on previous year +43.5%
2004 166.67 % change on previous year -283.3%
2005 12.5 % change on previous year -92.5%
2006 22.22 % change on previous year +77.8%
2007 -27.27 % change on previous year -222.7%
2011 -6.82 % change on previous year -75.0%
2012 -85.37 % change on previous year +1152.0%
2020 57.89 % change on previous year -167.8%
2021 -63.33 % change on previous year -209.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 22.22 % change on previous year 22.22 % change on previous year 22.22 % change on previous year 1
1980s 78.46 % change on previous year -77.05 % change on previous year 281.25 % change on previous year 7
1990s 66.99 % change on previous year -92.86 % change on previous year 402.94 % change on previous year 9
2000s -10.94 % change on previous year -96.46 % change on previous year 166.67 % change on previous year 7
2010s -46.09 % change on previous year -85.37 % change on previous year -6.82 % change on previous year 2
2020s -2.72 % change on previous year -63.33 % change on previous year 57.89 % change on previous year 2

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  3. 101 Pakistan -58.96 % change on previous year compare
  4. 103 Serbia -63.48 % change on previous year compare
  5. 104 Czechia -66.22 % change on previous year compare
  6. 105 Congo -66.67 % change on previous year compare
  7. 105 Mozambique -66.67 % change on previous year compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Cyprus?
Arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Cyprus was -63.33 % change on previous year in 2021, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate recorded in Cyprus?
The highest recorded value was 402.94 % change on previous year in 1996.
What is the lowest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate recorded in Cyprus?
The lowest recorded value was -96.46 % change on previous year in 2000.
How does Cyprus rank for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate?
Cyprus ranks 102nd out of 148 countries with data for 2021.
Is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate rising or falling in Cyprus?
Over the last ten years it is down 828.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
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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.