Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Guinea
Guinea: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate was 500 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Guinea, 1961–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Guinea recorded 500 % change on previous year for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in 2024.
The figure is up 66.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Guinea peaked at 800 % change on previous year in 1976 and was at its lowest, -97.5 % change on previous year, in 1990.
Guinea ranks 7th of 148 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 Guinea, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | -93.94 % change on previous year | — |
| 1971 | 300 % change on previous year | -419.4% |
| 1972 | 25 % change on previous year | -91.7% |
| 1973 | 260 % change on previous year | +940.0% |
| 1974 | 33.33 % change on previous year | -87.2% |
| 1975 | -91.67 % change on previous year | -375.0% |
| 1976 | 800 % change on previous year | -972.7% |
| 1977 | -55.56 % change on previous year | -106.9% |
| 1978 | 462.5 % change on previous year | -932.5% |
| 1979 | 53.33 % change on previous year | -88.5% |
| 1982 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1983 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1990 | -97.5 % change on previous year | — |
| 1991 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2001 | -76.92 % change on previous year | — |
| 2011 | -80 % change on previous year | +4.0% |
| 2012 | 300 % change on previous year | -475.0% |
| 2018 | -50 % change on previous year | -116.7% |
| 2019 | 300 % change on previous year | -700.0% |
| 2024 | 500 % change on previous year | +66.7% |
Guinea compared with similar countries
- Guinea's 500 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is -24.26 % change on previous year. (36 countries reporting)
- Guinea's 500 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -54.89 % change on previous year. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -93.94 % change on previous year | -93.94 % change on previous year | -93.94 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 1970s | 198.55 % change on previous year | -91.67 % change on previous year | 800 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 1990s | -48.75 % change on previous year | -97.5 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2000s | -76.92 % change on previous year | -76.92 % change on previous year | -76.92 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2010s | 117.5 % change on previous year | -80 % change on previous year | 300 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2020s | 500 % change on previous year | 500 % change on previous year | 500 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Guinea
- 4 Papua New Guinea 600 % change on previous year compare
- 5 Tanzania 550 % change on previous year compare
- 6 Colombia 533.33 % change on previous year compare
- 8 Nepal 428.57 % change on previous year compare
- 9 South Korea 362.84 % change on previous year compare
- 10 Kazakhstan 340 % change on previous year compare
More public sector data for Guinea
- Democracy, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2021)
- Chief executive of the government is elected, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2021)
- Universal right to vote in practice, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2021)
- Elected parliament, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2021)
- Universal right to vote, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Democracy 1 (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected 1 (2025)
- Elected parliament 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Guinea?
- Arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Guinea was 500 % 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 Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 800 % change on previous year in 1976.
- What is the lowest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate recorded in Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was -97.5 % change on previous year in 1990.
- How does Guinea rank for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate?
- Guinea ranks 7th out of 148 countries with data for 2024.
- Is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate rising or falling in Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 66.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guinea 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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How this figure is calculated
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.
Computed from
- Arms imports Arms Transfers Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
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About this data
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.