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

France: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate was 56.67 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
56.67 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 679.7%
World rank
39th
of 148 countries
All-time high
702.47 % change on previous year
in 1964
All-time low
-97.85 % change on previous year
in 2005
Years of data
61
1961–2024

Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in France, 1961–2024

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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 France is 56.67 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 679.7% on the previous year and up 167.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in France peaked at 702.47 % change on previous year in 1964 and was at its lowest, -97.85 % change on previous year, in 2005.

That places France 39th out of 148 countries with data for 2024, 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 France, year by year

Annual values for Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in France, 1961 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1961 -38.97 % change on previous year
1962 -61.99 % change on previous year +59.1%
1963 32.79 % change on previous year -152.9%
1964 702.47 % change on previous year +2042.5%
1965 -70.92 % change on previous year -110.1%
1966 -71.96 % change on previous year +1.5%
1967 -7.55 % change on previous year -89.5%
1968 25.51 % change on previous year -438.0%
1969 -47.97 % change on previous year -288.0%
1970 -31.25 % change on previous year -34.9%
1971 29.55 % change on previous year -194.5%
1972 -42.11 % change on previous year -242.5%
1973 54.55 % change on previous year -229.5%
1974 -9.8 % change on previous year -118.0%
1975 -2.17 % change on previous year -77.8%
1976 313.33 % change on previous year -14513.3%
1977 4.3 % change on previous year -98.6%
1978 19.07 % change on previous year +343.4%
1979 -53.68 % change on previous year -381.5%
1980 -34.58 % change on previous year -35.6%
1981 51.43 % change on previous year -248.7%
1982 33.96 % change on previous year -34.0%
1983 -23.94 % change on previous year -170.5%
1984 -32.41 % change on previous year +35.3%
1985 -72.6 % change on previous year +124.0%
1986 400 % change on previous year -650.9%
1987 -16 % change on previous year -104.0%
1988 58.33 % change on previous year -464.6%
1989 -19.55 % change on previous year -133.5%
1990 -39.25 % change on previous year +100.8%
1992 -55.27 % change on previous year +40.8%
1993 -77.36 % change on previous year +40.0%
1994 -16.67 % change on previous year -78.5%
1995 21.25 % change on previous year -227.5%
1996 -34.02 % change on previous year -260.1%
1997 248.44 % change on previous year -830.3%
1998 -23.32 % change on previous year -109.4%
1999 -38.6 % change on previous year +65.5%
2000 -6.67 % change on previous year -82.7%
2001 -37.76 % change on previous year +466.3%
2002 -37.7 % change on previous year -0.1%
2003 44.74 % change on previous year -218.6%
2004 69.09 % change on previous year +54.4%
2005 -97.85 % change on previous year -241.6%
2007 10.29 % change on previous year -110.5%
2008 -97.33 % change on previous year -1045.5%
2010 43.06 % change on previous year -144.2%
2011 -60.19 % change on previous year -239.8%
2012 109.76 % change on previous year -282.3%
2013 20.93 % change on previous year -80.9%
2014 -83.65 % change on previous year -499.7%
2015 111.77 % change on previous year -233.6%
2016 5.56 % change on previous year -95.0%
2017 121.05 % change on previous year +2079.0%
2018 139.29 % change on previous year +15.1%
2019 -48.26 % change on previous year -134.6%
2020 116.35 % change on previous year -341.1%
2021 -53.33 % change on previous year -145.8%
2022 26.67 % change on previous year -150.0%
2023 -9.77 % change on previous year -136.7%
2024 56.67 % change on previous year -679.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 51.27 % change on previous year -71.96 % change on previous year 702.47 % change on previous year 9
1970s 28.18 % change on previous year -53.68 % change on previous year 313.33 % change on previous year 10
1980s 34.46 % change on previous year -72.6 % change on previous year 400 % change on previous year 10
1990s -1.64 % change on previous year -77.36 % change on previous year 248.44 % change on previous year 9
2000s -19.15 % change on previous year -97.85 % change on previous year 69.09 % change on previous year 8
2010s 35.93 % change on previous year -83.65 % change on previous year 139.29 % change on previous year 10
2020s 27.31 % change on previous year -53.33 % change on previous year 116.35 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near France

  1. 36 Myanmar 73.44 % change on previous year compare
  2. 37 Finland 72.97 % change on previous year compare
  3. 38 Cambodia 68.75 % change on previous year compare
  4. 40 Denmark 55.84 % change on previous year compare
  5. 41 Chile 55.56 % change on previous year compare
  6. 42 Greece 54.21 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in France?
Arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in France was 56.67 % 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 France?
The highest recorded value was 702.47 % change on previous year in 1964.
What is the lowest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was -97.85 % change on previous year in 2005.
How does France rank for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate?
France ranks 39th out of 148 countries with data for 2024.
Is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is up 167.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this France 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.