Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Least developed countries
Least developed countries: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate was -26.74 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Least developed countries, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Least developed countries recorded -26.74 % change on previous year for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in 2023.
The figure is down 151.5% on the previous year and down 239.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Least developed countries peaked at 79.58 % change on previous year in 1966 and was at its lowest, -56.77 % change on previous year, in 2020.
Least developed countries ranks 27th of 42 groups on this measure, 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 Least developed countries, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | -5.04 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 34.85 % change on previous year | -792.0% |
| 1963 | 2.25 % change on previous year | -93.6% |
| 1964 | 41.21 % change on previous year | +1733.8% |
| 1965 | 10.51 % change on previous year | -74.5% |
| 1966 | 79.58 % change on previous year | +657.5% |
| 1967 | -10 % change on previous year | -112.6% |
| 1968 | -42.48 % change on previous year | +324.8% |
| 1969 | 70.83 % change on previous year | -266.7% |
| 1970 | 77.38 % change on previous year | +9.2% |
| 1974 | 10.94 % change on previous year | -85.9% |
| 1978 | 31.51 % change on previous year | +187.9% |
| 1979 | -47.25 % change on previous year | -250.0% |
| 1980 | 13.22 % change on previous year | -128.0% |
| 1981 | 30.92 % change on previous year | +133.9% |
| 1982 | -14.25 % change on previous year | -146.1% |
| 1983 | -2.67 % change on previous year | -81.2% |
| 1984 | -7.7 % change on previous year | +188.1% |
| 1985 | -7.05 % change on previous year | -8.5% |
| 1986 | 18.16 % change on previous year | -357.6% |
| 2003 | -40.16 % change on previous year | -321.1% |
| 2006 | -17.77 % change on previous year | -55.7% |
| 2007 | -18.33 % change on previous year | +3.1% |
| 2008 | 3.52 % change on previous year | -119.2% |
| 2013 | -7.87 % change on previous year | -323.8% |
| 2014 | -48.9 % change on previous year | +521.2% |
| 2015 | 49.95 % change on previous year | -202.1% |
| 2016 | 6.87 % change on previous year | -86.2% |
| 2017 | -22.05 % change on previous year | -420.8% |
| 2018 | 5.22 % change on previous year | -123.7% |
| 2019 | 49.52 % change on previous year | +848.9% |
| 2020 | -56.77 % change on previous year | -214.6% |
| 2021 | -16.83 % change on previous year | -70.4% |
| 2022 | 51.93 % change on previous year | -408.6% |
| 2023 | -26.74 % change on previous year | -151.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 20.19 % change on previous year | -42.48 % change on previous year | 79.58 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 18.14 % change on previous year | -47.25 % change on previous year | 77.38 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1980s | 4.38 % change on previous year | -14.25 % change on previous year | 30.92 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2000s | -18.19 % change on previous year | -40.16 % change on previous year | 3.52 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2010s | 4.68 % change on previous year | -48.9 % change on previous year | 49.95 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2020s | -12.1 % change on previous year | -56.77 % change on previous year | 51.93 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Least developed countries
- 25 Switzerland 120 % change on previous year compare
- 26 Rwanda 117.65 % change on previous year compare
- 27 Russian Federation 113.24 % change on previous year compare
- 28 Argentina 104.76 % change on previous year compare
- 29 Iran, Islamic Republic of 100 % change on previous year compare
- 30 Canada 96.05 % change on previous year compare
More public sector data for Least developed countries
- Arms imports 748.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values (2023)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per capita 0.645 SIPRI trend indicator values per person (2023)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per unit of GDP 0.0005 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled 748.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values (2023)
- Military expenditure (current USD), per capita 19.79 current USD per person (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), per unit of GDP 0.0152 current USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate 19.77 % change on previous year (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), gaps filled 23.48 billion current USD (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per square kilometre 36.74 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre (2023)
- Military expenditure (current USD), per square kilometre 963.03 current USD per square kilometre (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Least developed countries?
- Arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Least developed countries was -26.74 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate recorded in Least developed countries?
- The highest recorded value was 79.58 % change on previous year in 1966.
- What is the lowest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate recorded in Least developed countries?
- The lowest recorded value was -56.77 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Least developed countries rank for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate?
- Least developed countries ranks 27th out of 42 groups with data for 2023.
- Is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate rising or falling in Least developed countries?
- Over the last ten years it is down 239.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Least developed countries 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.