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

Ethiopia: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate was -95.56 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-95.56 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 152.7%
World rank
139th
of 148 countries
All-time high
770 % change on previous year
in 2003
All-time low
-95.74 % change on previous year
in 1990
Years of data
48
1961–2023

Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Ethiopia, 1961–2023

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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 Ethiopia is -95.56 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of down 152.7% on the previous year and down 372.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Ethiopia peaked at 770 % change on previous year in 2003 and was at its lowest, -95.74 % change on previous year, in 1990.

Ethiopia ranks 139th of 148 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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 Ethiopia, year by year

Annual values for Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Ethiopia, 1961 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1961 -83.33 % change on previous year
1962 425 % change on previous year -610.0%
1963 28.57 % change on previous year -93.3%
1964 -85.19 % change on previous year -398.1%
1965 250 % change on previous year -393.5%
1966 607.14 % change on previous year +142.9%
1967 -68.69 % change on previous year -111.3%
1968 9.68 % change on previous year -114.1%
1969 -29.41 % change on previous year -403.9%
1970 270.83 % change on previous year -1020.8%
1971 -39.33 % change on previous year -114.5%
1972 -1.85 % change on previous year -95.3%
1973 -90.57 % change on previous year +4790.6%
1974 220 % change on previous year -342.9%
1975 275 % change on previous year +25.0%
1976 125 % change on previous year -54.5%
1977 726.67 % change on previous year +481.3%
1978 -13.53 % change on previous year -101.9%
1979 -88.29 % change on previous year +552.5%
1980 192.03 % change on previous year -317.5%
1981 -0.6061 % change on previous year -100.3%
1982 57.32 % change on previous year -9557.3%
1983 -31.59 % change on previous year -155.1%
1984 -22.66 % change on previous year -28.3%
1985 -1.83 % change on previous year -91.9%
1986 29.85 % change on previous year -1729.8%
1987 -31.32 % change on previous year -204.9%
1988 -35.15 % change on previous year +12.2%
1989 -69.68 % change on previous year +98.2%
1990 -95.74 % change on previous year +37.4%
1998 201.45 % change on previous year -310.4%
1999 -26.92 % change on previous year -113.4%
2000 -25 % change on previous year -7.1%
2003 770 % change on previous year -3180.0%
2004 37.36 % change on previous year -95.1%
2011 31.03 % change on previous year -16.9%
2012 153.95 % change on previous year +396.1%
2013 -20.21 % change on previous year -113.1%
2014 -78.57 % change on previous year +288.8%
2015 -69.7 % change on previous year -11.3%
2016 450 % change on previous year -745.7%
2017 -7.27 % change on previous year -101.6%
2018 -76.47 % change on previous year +951.5%
2019 516.67 % change on previous year -775.6%
2020 -66.22 % change on previous year -112.8%
2021 -36 % change on previous year -45.6%
2022 181.25 % change on previous year -603.5%
2023 -95.56 % change on previous year -152.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 117.09 % change on previous year -85.19 % change on previous year 607.14 % change on previous year 9
1970s 138.39 % change on previous year -90.57 % change on previous year 726.67 % change on previous year 10
1980s 8.64 % change on previous year -69.68 % change on previous year 192.03 % change on previous year 10
1990s 26.26 % change on previous year -95.74 % change on previous year 201.45 % change on previous year 3
2000s 260.79 % change on previous year -25 % change on previous year 770 % change on previous year 3
2010s 99.94 % change on previous year -78.57 % change on previous year 516.67 % change on previous year 9
2020s -4.13 % change on previous year -95.56 % change on previous year 181.25 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Ethiopia

  1. 136 Morocco -95.13 % change on previous year compare
  2. 137 Central African Republic -95.45 % change on previous year compare
  3. 138 Côte d'Ivoire -95.52 % change on previous year compare
  4. 140 Togo -96.61 % change on previous year compare
  5. 141 Equatorial Guinea -96.67 % change on previous year compare
  6. 142 Mexico -98.76 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Ethiopia?
Arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Ethiopia was -95.56 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate recorded in Ethiopia?
The highest recorded value was 770 % change on previous year in 2003.
What is the lowest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate recorded in Ethiopia?
The lowest recorded value was -95.74 % change on previous year in 1990.
How does Ethiopia rank for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate?
Ethiopia ranks 139th out of 148 countries with data for 2023.
Is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate rising or falling in Ethiopia?
Over the last ten years it is down 372.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ethiopia 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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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.