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

Gabon: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate was -93.75 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-93.75 % change on previous year
World rank
135th
of 148 countries
All-time high
800 % change on previous year
in 1984
All-time low
-100 % change on previous year
in 1965
Years of data
22
1965–2024

Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Gabon, 1965–2024

-20002004006008001965199420241965: -100 % change on previous year1969: 0 % change on previous year1970: -75 % change on previous year1974: 450 % change on previous year1975: 209.1 % change on previous year1976: 38.2 % change on previous year1977: -40.4 % change on previous year1978: 171.4 % change on previous year1981: 9.1 % change on previous year1982: -86.1 % change on previous year1983: 120 % change on previous year1984: 800 % change on previous year1985: -98 % change on previous year1986: 300 % change on previous year1987: 25 % change on previous year1988: 120 % change on previous year2007: -10 % change on previous year2011: -81.5 % change on previous year2012: -80 % change on previous year2013: 100 % change on previous year2016: -40 % change on previous year2024: -93.8 % change on previous year

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

Analysis

Gabon recorded -93.75 % change on previous year for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 193.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Gabon peaked at 800 % change on previous year in 1984 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 1965.

That places Gabon 135th out of 148 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Gabon, year by year

Annual values for Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Gabon, 1965 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1965 -100 % change on previous year
1969 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1970 -75 % change on previous year
1974 450 % change on previous year -700.0%
1975 209.09 % change on previous year -53.5%
1976 38.24 % change on previous year -81.7%
1977 -40.43 % change on previous year -205.7%
1978 171.43 % change on previous year -524.1%
1981 9.09 % change on previous year -94.7%
1982 -86.11 % change on previous year -1047.2%
1983 120 % change on previous year -239.4%
1984 800 % change on previous year +566.7%
1985 -97.98 % change on previous year -112.2%
1986 300 % change on previous year -406.2%
1987 25 % change on previous year -91.7%
1988 120 % change on previous year +380.0%
2007 -10 % change on previous year -108.3%
2011 -81.48 % change on previous year +714.8%
2012 -80 % change on previous year -1.8%
2013 100 % change on previous year -225.0%
2016 -40 % change on previous year -140.0%
2024 -93.75 % change on previous year +134.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s -50 % change on previous year -100 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 2
1970s 125.55 % change on previous year -75 % change on previous year 450 % change on previous year 6
1980s 148.75 % change on previous year -97.98 % change on previous year 800 % change on previous year 8
2000s -10 % change on previous year -10 % change on previous year -10 % change on previous year 1
2010s -25.37 % change on previous year -81.48 % change on previous year 100 % change on previous year 4
2020s -93.75 % change on previous year -93.75 % change on previous year -93.75 % change on previous year 1

Countries ranked near Gabon

  1. 132 Nicaragua -91.86 % change on previous year compare
  2. 133 Belgium -92.94 % change on previous year compare
  3. 134 Egypt -93.74 % change on previous year compare
  4. 136 Morocco -95.13 % change on previous year compare
  5. 137 Central African Republic -95.45 % change on previous year compare
  6. 138 Côte d'Ivoire -95.52 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Gabon?
Arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Gabon was -93.75 % 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 Gabon?
The highest recorded value was 800 % change on previous year in 1984.
What is the lowest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate recorded in Gabon?
The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 1965.
How does Gabon rank for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate?
Gabon ranks 135th out of 148 countries with data for 2024.
Is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate rising or falling in Gabon?
Over the last ten years it is down 193.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Gabon data come from?
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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.