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

Guatemala: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate was -40 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-40 % change on previous year
World rank
92nd
of 148 countries
All-time high
600 % change on previous year
in 1963
All-time low
-100 % change on previous year
in 1973
Years of data
25
1963–2023

Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Guatemala, 1963–2023

-20002004006001963199320231963: 600 % change on previous year1964: 14.3 % change on previous year1965: -37.5 % change on previous year1969: -93.8 % change on previous year1972: -97.8 % change on previous year1973: -100 % change on previous year1975: 213.3 % change on previous year1976: -68.1 % change on previous year1977: -93.3 % change on previous year1978: 0 % change on previous year1979: 400 % change on previous year1980: 60 % change on previous year1981: 512.5 % change on previous year1982: -67.3 % change on previous year1983: -93.8 % change on previous year1984: 600 % change on previous year1985: 257.1 % change on previous year1986: -92 % change on previous year1987: -100 % change on previous year1990: -100 % change on previous year1994: -69.2 % change on previous year1995: 0 % change on previous year1996: -50 % change on previous year2019: 250 % change on previous year2023: -40 % 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 Guatemala is -40 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.

The figure is down 116.0% over five years.

Over the whole period, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Guatemala peaked at 600 % change on previous year in 1963 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 1973.

Guatemala ranks 92nd of 148 countries on this measure, 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 Guatemala, year by year

Annual values for Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Guatemala, 1963 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1963 600 % change on previous year
1964 14.29 % change on previous year -97.6%
1965 -37.5 % change on previous year -362.5%
1969 -93.75 % change on previous year +150.0%
1972 -97.83 % change on previous year +4.3%
1973 -100 % change on previous year +2.2%
1975 213.33 % change on previous year -313.3%
1976 -68.09 % change on previous year -131.9%
1977 -93.33 % change on previous year +37.1%
1978 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1979 400 % change on previous year
1980 60 % change on previous year -85.0%
1981 512.5 % change on previous year +754.2%
1982 -67.35 % change on previous year -113.1%
1983 -93.75 % change on previous year +39.2%
1984 600 % change on previous year -740.0%
1985 257.14 % change on previous year -57.1%
1986 -92 % change on previous year -135.8%
1987 -100 % change on previous year +8.7%
1990 -100 % change on previous year -0.0%
1994 -69.23 % change on previous year -30.8%
1995 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1996 -50 % change on previous year
2019 250 % change on previous year -600.0%
2023 -40 % change on previous year -116.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 120.76 % change on previous year -93.75 % change on previous year 600 % change on previous year 4
1970s 36.3 % change on previous year -100 % change on previous year 400 % change on previous year 7
1980s 134.57 % change on previous year -100 % change on previous year 600 % change on previous year 8
1990s -54.81 % change on previous year -100 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 4
2010s 250 % change on previous year 250 % change on previous year 250 % change on previous year 1
2020s -40 % change on previous year -40 % change on previous year -40 % change on previous year 1

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Frequently asked questions

What is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Guatemala?
Arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Guatemala was -40 % 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 Guatemala?
The highest recorded value was 600 % change on previous year in 1963.
What is the lowest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate recorded in Guatemala?
The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 1973.
How does Guatemala rank for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate?
Guatemala ranks 92nd out of 148 countries with data for 2023.
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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.