Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Malta
Malta: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate was 33.33 % change on previous year in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Malta, 1997–2017
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Malta recorded 33.33 % change on previous year for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in 2017.
The figure is up 183.3% on the previous year and down 90.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Malta peaked at 500 % change on previous year in 1997 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 1998.
Malta ranks 48th of 148 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Malta, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 500 % change on previous year | — |
| 1998 | -100 % change on previous year | -120.0% |
| 2005 | 350 % change on previous year | -450.0% |
| 2012 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2015 | -16.67 % change on previous year | — |
| 2016 | -40 % change on previous year | +140.0% |
| 2017 | 33.33 % change on previous year | -183.3% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 33.33 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.65 % change on previous year, 20.2× the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Malta's 33.33 % change on previous year is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is -28.2 % change on previous year. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 200 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | 500 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2000s | 350 % change on previous year | 350 % change on previous year | 350 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2010s | -5.83 % change on previous year | -40 % change on previous year | 33.33 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Malta
- 46 Ghana 37.5 % change on previous year compare
- 47 United Kingdom 36.23 % change on previous year compare
- 49 Democratic Republic of Congo 29.63 % change on previous year compare
- 50 South Sudan 25 % change on previous year compare
- 51 Eritrea 23.75 % change on previous year compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Malta?
- Arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Malta was 33.33 % change on previous year in 2017, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 500 % change on previous year in 1997.
- What is the lowest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 1998.
- How does Malta rank for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate?
- Malta ranks 48th out of 148 countries with data for 2017.
- Is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is down 90.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta 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.