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
Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1961–2024
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
- 20 Hungary 146.53 % change on previous year compare
- 21 Tunisia 136.36 % change on previous year compare
- 22 Brazil 135.13 % change on previous year compare
- 23 Uruguay 133.33 % change on previous year compare
- 25 Switzerland 120 % change on previous year compare
- 26 Rwanda 117.65 % change on previous year compare
More public sector data for Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Arms imports 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per capita 0.9009 SIPRI trend indicator values per person (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per unit of GDP 0.0004 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), per capita 3.43 current USD per person (2013)
- Military expenditure (current USD), per unit of GDP 0.0019 current USD per US$ of GDP (2013)
- Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate 11.56 % change on previous year (2013)
- Military expenditure (current USD), gaps filled 22.68 million current USD (2013)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per square kilometre 13 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre (2023)
- Military expenditure (current USD), per square kilometre 98.26 current USD per square kilometre (2013)
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.
- Where does this Lao People's Democratic Republic 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.