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

Ireland: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate was -74.29 % change on previous year in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)
-74.29 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 112.4%
World rank
111th
of 148 countries
All-time high
1,000 % change on previous year
in 1999
All-time low
-100 % change on previous year
in 2000
Years of data
24
1964–2020

Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Ireland, 1964–2020

02505007501.0k1964199220201964: 500 % change on previous year1972: 92.9 % change on previous year1973: -70.4 % change on previous year1974: -25 % change on previous year1975: 50 % change on previous year1978: 460 % change on previous year1979: -3.6 % change on previous year1980: 63 % change on previous year1981: -72.7 % change on previous year1982: -75 % change on previous year1985: -81.8 % change on previous year1999: 1.0k % change on previous year2000: -100 % change on previous year2002: -50 % change on previous year2005: -81.5 % change on previous year2006: 160 % change on previous year2007: 100 % change on previous year2008: 23.1 % change on previous year2015: 7.5 % change on previous year2016: 0 % change on previous year2017: -95.3 % change on previous year2018: 150 % change on previous year2019: 600 % change on previous year2020: -74.3 % 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 Ireland is -74.29 % change on previous year, measured in 2020.

The figure is down 112.4% on the previous year and down 421.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Ireland peaked at 1,000 % change on previous year in 1999 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 2000.

That places Ireland 111th out of 148 countries with data for 2020, 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 Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Ireland, 1964 to 2020.
Year % change on previous year Change
1964 500 % change on previous year
1972 92.86 % change on previous year -81.4%
1973 -70.37 % change on previous year -175.8%
1974 -25 % change on previous year -64.5%
1975 50 % change on previous year -300.0%
1978 460 % change on previous year +820.0%
1979 -3.57 % change on previous year -100.8%
1980 62.96 % change on previous year -1863.0%
1981 -72.73 % change on previous year -215.5%
1982 -75 % change on previous year +3.1%
1985 -81.82 % change on previous year +9.1%
1999 1,000 % change on previous year -1322.2%
2000 -100 % change on previous year -110.0%
2002 -50 % change on previous year -50.0%
2005 -81.48 % change on previous year +63.0%
2006 160 % change on previous year -296.4%
2007 100 % change on previous year -37.5%
2008 23.08 % change on previous year -76.9%
2015 7.5 % change on previous year -67.5%
2016 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2017 -95.35 % change on previous year
2018 150 % change on previous year -257.3%
2019 600 % change on previous year +300.0%
2020 -74.29 % change on previous year -112.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 500 % change on previous year 500 % change on previous year 500 % change on previous year 1
1970s 83.99 % change on previous year -70.37 % change on previous year 460 % change on previous year 6
1980s -41.65 % change on previous year -81.82 % change on previous year 62.96 % change on previous year 4
1990s 1,000 % change on previous year 1,000 % change on previous year 1,000 % change on previous year 1
2000s 8.6 % change on previous year -100 % change on previous year 160 % change on previous year 6
2010s 132.43 % change on previous year -95.35 % change on previous year 600 % change on previous year 5
2020s -74.29 % change on previous year -74.29 % change on previous year -74.29 % change on previous year 1

Countries ranked near Ireland

  1. 108 Algeria -67.43 % change on previous year compare
  2. 109 Guinea-Bissau -70 % change on previous year compare
  3. 110 Afghanistan -71.86 % change on previous year compare
  4. 112 Thailand -74.91 % change on previous year compare
  5. 113 Kenya -75 % change on previous year compare
  6. 113 North Korea -75 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Ireland?
Arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Ireland was -74.29 % change on previous year in 2020, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate recorded in Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 1,000 % change on previous year in 1999.
What is the lowest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 2000.
How does Ireland rank for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate?
Ireland ranks 111th out of 148 countries with data for 2020.
Is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate rising or falling in Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is down 421.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ireland 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
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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.