Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Myanmar
Myanmar: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate was 73.44 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Myanmar, 1961–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Myanmar stood at 73.44 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 266.5% on the previous year and up 231.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Myanmar peaked at 977.42 % change on previous year in 2011 and was at its lowest, -88.65 % change on previous year, in 2000.
Myanmar ranks 36th of 148 countries on this measure, 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 Myanmar, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 183.33 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | -17.65 % change on previous year | -109.6% |
| 1963 | 92.86 % change on previous year | -626.2% |
| 1964 | -33.33 % change on previous year | -135.9% |
| 1965 | 5.56 % change on previous year | -116.7% |
| 1966 | -84.21 % change on previous year | -1615.8% |
| 1967 | 333.33 % change on previous year | -495.8% |
| 1968 | -53.85 % change on previous year | -116.2% |
| 1969 | 266.67 % change on previous year | -595.2% |
| 1970 | -81.82 % change on previous year | -130.7% |
| 1971 | 600 % change on previous year | -833.3% |
| 1972 | -85.71 % change on previous year | -114.3% |
| 1976 | -81.13 % change on previous year | -5.3% |
| 1977 | -10 % change on previous year | -87.7% |
| 1978 | 177.78 % change on previous year | -1877.8% |
| 1979 | -24 % change on previous year | -113.5% |
| 1980 | 110.53 % change on previous year | -560.5% |
| 1990 | 717.65 % change on previous year | +549.3% |
| 1991 | -14.03 % change on previous year | -102.0% |
| 1992 | -87.03 % change on previous year | +520.4% |
| 1993 | 967.74 % change on previous year | -1212.0% |
| 1994 | -70.69 % change on previous year | -107.3% |
| 1995 | 130.93 % change on previous year | -285.2% |
| 1996 | -48.66 % change on previous year | -137.2% |
| 1997 | 100.87 % change on previous year | -307.3% |
| 1998 | -32.47 % change on previous year | -132.2% |
| 1999 | -9.62 % change on previous year | -70.4% |
| 2000 | -88.65 % change on previous year | +822.0% |
| 2001 | 856.25 % change on previous year | -1065.8% |
| 2002 | 1.96 % change on previous year | -99.8% |
| 2003 | -35.9 % change on previous year | -1930.8% |
| 2004 | 92 % change on previous year | -356.3% |
| 2005 | -6.77 % change on previous year | -107.4% |
| 2006 | 15.08 % change on previous year | -322.8% |
| 2007 | -25.73 % change on previous year | -270.6% |
| 2008 | -47.71 % change on previous year | +85.4% |
| 2009 | -18.75 % change on previous year | -60.7% |
| 2010 | -4.62 % change on previous year | -75.4% |
| 2011 | 977.42 % change on previous year | -21277.4% |
| 2012 | -40.42 % change on previous year | -104.1% |
| 2013 | -37.19 % change on previous year | -8.0% |
| 2014 | -56 % change on previous year | +50.6% |
| 2015 | 133.64 % change on previous year | -338.6% |
| 2016 | 9.34 % change on previous year | -93.0% |
| 2017 | -26.33 % change on previous year | -382.0% |
| 2018 | -3.38 % change on previous year | -87.2% |
| 2019 | 2 % change on previous year | -159.1% |
| 2020 | 6.37 % change on previous year | +218.6% |
| 2021 | -69.12 % change on previous year | -1184.7% |
| 2022 | 241.79 % change on previous year | -449.8% |
| 2023 | -44.1 % change on previous year | -118.2% |
| 2024 | 73.44 % change on previous year | -266.5% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 73.44 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is -24.26 % change on previous year. (36 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 73.44 % change on previous year is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.77 % change on previous year, 19.5× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Myanmar changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +21277.4% | -4.62 % change on previous year | 977.42 % change on previous year |
| 2003 | -1930.8% | 1.96 % change on previous year | -35.9 % change on previous year |
| 1978 | +1877.8% | -10 % change on previous year | 177.78 % change on previous year |
| 1966 | -1615.8% | 5.56 % change on previous year | -84.21 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 76.97 % change on previous year | -84.21 % change on previous year | 333.33 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 70.73 % change on previous year | -85.71 % change on previous year | 600 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 1980s | 110.53 % change on previous year | 110.53 % change on previous year | 110.53 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 1990s | 165.47 % change on previous year | -87.03 % change on previous year | 967.74 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 74.18 % change on previous year | -88.65 % change on previous year | 856.25 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 95.45 % change on previous year | -56 % change on previous year | 977.42 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 41.67 % change on previous year | -69.12 % change on previous year | 241.79 % change on previous year | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Myanmar?
- Arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Myanmar was 73.44 % 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 Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 977.42 % change on previous year in 2011.
- What is the lowest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was -88.65 % change on previous year in 2000.
- How does Myanmar rank for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate?
- Myanmar ranks 36th out of 148 countries with data for 2024.
- Is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 231.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar 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.