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

Latvia: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate was -76.19 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-76.19 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 423.8%
World rank
118th
of 148 countries
All-time high
833.33 % change on previous year
in 2016
All-time low
-100 % change on previous year
in 1996
Years of data
28
1994–2024

Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Latvia, 1994–2024

-20002004006008001994200920241994: 50 % change on previous year1995: 33.3 % change on previous year1996: -100 % change on previous year2000: -25 % change on previous year2001: 366.7 % change on previous year2002: -71.4 % change on previous year2003: 525 % change on previous year2004: -48 % change on previous year2005: -61.5 % change on previous year2006: 80 % change on previous year2007: 466.7 % change on previous year2008: -9.8 % change on previous year2009: -76.1 % change on previous year2010: 45.5 % change on previous year2011: 68.8 % change on previous year2012: -66.7 % change on previous year2013: -44.4 % change on previous year2014: 0 % change on previous year2015: -40 % change on previous year2016: 833.3 % change on previous year2017: 7.1 % change on previous year2018: -30 % change on previous year2019: 47.6 % change on previous year2020: -67.7 % change on previous year2021: 50 % change on previous year2022: 126.7 % change on previous year2023: 23.5 % change on previous year2024: -76.2 % 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 Latvia is -76.19 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 423.8% on the previous year and down 260.0% over five years.

Over the whole period, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Latvia peaked at 833.33 % change on previous year in 2016 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 1996.

Latvia ranks 118th of 148 countries on this measure, in the bottom 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 Latvia, year by year

Annual values for Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Latvia, 1994 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1994 50 % change on previous year
1995 33.33 % change on previous year -33.3%
1996 -100 % change on previous year -400.0%
2000 -25 % change on previous year -75.0%
2001 366.67 % change on previous year -1566.7%
2002 -71.43 % change on previous year -119.5%
2003 525 % change on previous year -835.0%
2004 -48 % change on previous year -109.1%
2005 -61.54 % change on previous year +28.2%
2006 80 % change on previous year -230.0%
2007 466.67 % change on previous year +483.3%
2008 -9.8 % change on previous year -102.1%
2009 -76.09 % change on previous year +676.1%
2010 45.45 % change on previous year -159.7%
2011 68.75 % change on previous year +51.3%
2012 -66.67 % change on previous year -197.0%
2013 -44.44 % change on previous year -33.3%
2014 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2015 -40 % change on previous year
2016 833.33 % change on previous year -2183.3%
2017 7.14 % change on previous year -99.1%
2018 -30 % change on previous year -520.0%
2019 47.62 % change on previous year -258.7%
2020 -67.74 % change on previous year -242.3%
2021 50 % change on previous year -173.8%
2022 126.67 % change on previous year +153.3%
2023 23.53 % change on previous year -81.4%
2024 -76.19 % change on previous year -423.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s -5.56 % change on previous year -100 % change on previous year 50 % change on previous year 3
2000s 114.65 % change on previous year -76.09 % change on previous year 525 % change on previous year 10
2010s 82.12 % change on previous year -66.67 % change on previous year 833.33 % change on previous year 10
2020s 11.25 % change on previous year -76.19 % change on previous year 126.67 % change on previous year 5

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  3. 117 Israel -75.55 % change on previous year compare
  4. 119 Namibia -77.78 % change on previous year compare
  5. 120 North Macedonia -80 % change on previous year compare
  6. 120 Zambia -80 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Latvia?
Arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Latvia was -76.19 % 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 Latvia?
The highest recorded value was 833.33 % change on previous year in 2016.
What is the lowest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate recorded in Latvia?
The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 1996.
How does Latvia rank for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate?
Latvia ranks 118th out of 148 countries with data for 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.

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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.