Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Nepal
Nepal: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate was 428.57 % change on previous year in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Nepal, 1966–2019
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2019, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Nepal stood at 428.57 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 28.6% on the previous year and up 632.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Nepal peaked at 650 % change on previous year in 1975 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 1966.
That places Nepal 8th out of 148 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top 10%.
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 Nepal, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | -100 % change on previous year | — |
| 1971 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1972 | -62.5 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 66.67 % change on previous year | -206.7% |
| 1974 | -60 % change on previous year | -190.0% |
| 1975 | 650 % change on previous year | -1183.3% |
| 1976 | -60 % change on previous year | -109.2% |
| 1985 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2002 | -16.67 % change on previous year | — |
| 2003 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2004 | 260 % change on previous year | — |
| 2005 | -80.56 % change on previous year | -131.0% |
| 2015 | 200 % change on previous year | -348.3% |
| 2016 | -40 % change on previous year | -120.0% |
| 2017 | -88.89 % change on previous year | +122.2% |
| 2018 | 600 % change on previous year | -775.0% |
| 2019 | 428.57 % change on previous year | -28.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -100 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 1970s | 89.03 % change on previous year | -62.5 % change on previous year | 650 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2000s | 40.69 % change on previous year | -80.56 % change on previous year | 260 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2010s | 219.94 % change on previous year | -88.89 % change on previous year | 600 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
- 5 Tanzania, United Republic of 550 % change on previous year compare
- 6 Colombia 533.33 % change on previous year compare
- 7 Guinea 500 % change on previous year compare
- 9 Republic of Korea 362.84 % change on previous year compare
- 10 Kazakhstan 340 % change on previous year compare
- 11 Kyrgyzstan 278.57 % change on previous year compare
More public sector data for Nepal
- Arms imports 0 SIPRI trend indicator values (2021)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per capita 0 SIPRI trend indicator values per person (2021)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per unit of GDP 0 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP (2021)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled 0 SIPRI trend indicator values (2021)
- Military expenditure (current USD), per capita 14.38 current USD per person (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), per unit of GDP 0.0099 current USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate -2.28 % change on previous year (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), gaps filled 426.52 million current USD (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per square kilometre 0 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre (2021)
- Military expenditure (current USD), per square kilometre 3,045 current USD per square kilometre (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Nepal?
- Arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Nepal was 428.57 % change on previous year in 2019, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 650 % change on previous year in 1975.
- What is the lowest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 1966.
- How does Nepal rank for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate?
- Nepal ranks 8th out of 148 countries with data for 2019.
- Is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 632.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal 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.