Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic

Lao People's Democratic Republic: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate was 133.33 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
133.33 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 261.9%
World rank
23rd
of 148 countries
All-time high
538.1 % change on previous year
in 1977
All-time low
-98.15 % change on previous year
in 1982
Years of data
32
1961–2024

Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1961–2024

02004006001961199220241961: 33.3 % change on previous year1962: 375 % change on previous year1963: -21.1 % change on previous year1964: -53.3 % change on previous year1965: 0 % change on previous year1966: 100 % change on previous year1967: 0 % change on previous year1968: -71.4 % change on previous year1969: 150 % change on previous year1970: 130 % change on previous year1971: -26.1 % change on previous year1972: -17.6 % change on previous year1973: 214.3 % change on previous year1974: -97.7 % change on previous year1976: -43.2 % change on previous year1977: 538.1 % change on previous year1978: -80.6 % change on previous year1981: 54.3 % change on previous year1982: -98.1 % change on previous year1984: -72.3 % change on previous year1985: 126.9 % change on previous year1988: -37.9 % change on previous year1998: -48.8 % change on previous year1999: 36.4 % change on previous year2000: -76.7 % change on previous year2009: 271.4 % change on previous year2012: 26.7 % change on previous year2013: 0 % change on previous year2019: -78 % change on previous year2020: -37 % change on previous year2021: -82.4 % change on previous year2024: 133.3 % change on previous year

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

Analysis

In 2024, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic stood at 133.33 % change on previous year.

The figure is up 261.9% on the previous year and up 270.8% over five years.

Over the whole period, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 538.1 % change on previous year in 1977 and was at its lowest, -98.15 % change on previous year, in 1982.

That places Lao People's Democratic Republic 23rd 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 Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year

Annual values for Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1961 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1961 33.33 % change on previous year
1962 375 % change on previous year +1025.0%
1963 -21.05 % change on previous year -105.6%
1964 -53.33 % change on previous year +153.3%
1965 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1966 100 % change on previous year
1967 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1968 -71.43 % change on previous year
1969 150 % change on previous year -310.0%
1970 130 % change on previous year -13.3%
1971 -26.09 % change on previous year -120.1%
1972 -17.65 % change on previous year -32.4%
1973 214.29 % change on previous year -1314.3%
1974 -97.73 % change on previous year -145.6%
1976 -43.24 % change on previous year -55.8%
1977 538.1 % change on previous year -1344.3%
1978 -80.6 % change on previous year -115.0%
1981 54.29 % change on previous year -167.4%
1982 -98.15 % change on previous year -280.8%
1984 -72.34 % change on previous year -26.3%
1985 126.92 % change on previous year -275.5%
1988 -37.93 % change on previous year -129.9%
1998 -48.84 % change on previous year +28.8%
1999 36.36 % change on previous year -174.5%
2000 -76.67 % change on previous year -310.8%
2009 271.43 % change on previous year -454.0%
2012 26.67 % change on previous year -90.2%
2013 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2019 -78.05 % change on previous year
2020 -37.04 % change on previous year -52.5%
2021 -82.35 % change on previous year +122.4%
2024 133.33 % change on previous year -261.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 56.95 % change on previous year -71.43 % change on previous year 375 % change on previous year 9
1970s 77.13 % change on previous year -97.73 % change on previous year 538.1 % change on previous year 8
1980s -5.44 % change on previous year -98.15 % change on previous year 126.92 % change on previous year 5
1990s -6.24 % change on previous year -48.84 % change on previous year 36.36 % change on previous year 2
2000s 97.38 % change on previous year -76.67 % change on previous year 271.43 % change on previous year 2
2010s -17.13 % change on previous year -78.05 % change on previous year 26.67 % change on previous year 3
2020s 4.65 % change on previous year -82.35 % change on previous year 133.33 % change on previous year 3

Countries ranked near Lao People's Democratic Republic

  1. 20 Hungary 146.53 % change on previous year compare
  2. 21 Tunisia 136.36 % change on previous year compare
  3. 22 Brazil 135.13 % change on previous year compare
  4. 23 Uruguay 133.33 % change on previous year compare
  5. 25 Switzerland 120 % change on previous year compare
  6. 26 Rwanda 117.65 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 133.33 % 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 Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The highest recorded value was 538.1 % change on previous year in 1977.
What is the lowest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The lowest recorded value was -98.15 % change on previous year in 1982.
How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate?
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 23rd out of 148 countries with data for 2024.
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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.