Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Guyana
Guyana: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate was 80 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Guyana, 1975–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Guyana stood at 80 % change on previous year.
Over the whole period, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Guyana peaked at 400 % change on previous year in 1979 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 1975.
That places Guyana 33rd out of 148 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 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 Guyana, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | -100 % change on previous year | — |
| 1977 | -68.75 % change on previous year | -31.2% |
| 1978 | -80 % change on previous year | +16.4% |
| 1979 | 400 % change on previous year | -600.0% |
| 1980 | -20 % change on previous year | -105.0% |
| 1981 | 250 % change on previous year | -1350.0% |
| 1984 | 133.33 % change on previous year | -46.7% |
| 1985 | 228.57 % change on previous year | +71.4% |
| 2002 | -57.14 % change on previous year | -125.0% |
| 2024 | 80 % change on previous year | -240.0% |
Guyana compared with similar countries
- Guyana's 80 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.65 % change on previous year, 48.5× the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Guyana's 80 % change on previous year is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is -23.46 % change on previous year. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 37.81 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | 400 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1980s | 147.98 % change on previous year | -20 % change on previous year | 250 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2000s | -57.14 % change on previous year | -57.14 % change on previous year | -57.14 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2020s | 80 % change on previous year | 80 % change on previous year | 80 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Guyana
- 30 Canada 96.05 % change on previous year compare
- 31 Burkina Faso 94.74 % change on previous year compare
- 32 Philippines 90.4 % change on previous year compare
- 33 Sri Lanka 80 % change on previous year compare
- 35 Norway 74.5 % change on previous year compare
- 36 Myanmar 73.44 % change on previous year compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Guyana?
- Arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Guyana was 80 % 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 Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 400 % change on previous year in 1979.
- What is the lowest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 1975.
- How does Guyana rank for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate?
- Guyana ranks 33rd out of 148 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Guyana 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.