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

Nicaragua: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate was -91.86 % change on previous year in 2017. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2017)
-91.86 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 117.9%
World rank
132nd
of 148 countries
All-time high
664.29 % change on previous year
in 1990
All-time low
-100 % change on previous year
in 1965
Years of data
22
1961–2017

Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Nicaragua, 1961–2017

-20002004006001961198920171961: 300 % change on previous year1962: -25 % change on previous year1963: 0 % change on previous year1964: -66.7 % change on previous year1965: -100 % change on previous year1972: 0 % change on previous year1973: 100 % change on previous year1977: 137.5 % change on previous year1978: -31.6 % change on previous year1982: 56.8 % change on previous year1983: -27.5 % change on previous year1984: 234 % change on previous year1985: -46.1 % change on previous year1986: 1.1 % change on previous year1987: 72.5 % change on previous year1988: -59.9 % change on previous year1989: -77.8 % change on previous year1990: 664.3 % change on previous year1991: -99.1 % change on previous year2015: 7.7 % change on previous year2016: 514.3 % change on previous year2017: -91.9 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2017, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Nicaragua stood at -91.86 % change on previous year.

The figure is down 117.9% on the previous year.

Over the whole period, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Nicaragua peaked at 664.29 % change on previous year in 1990 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 1965.

Nicaragua ranks 132nd 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 Nicaragua, year by year

Annual values for Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Nicaragua, 1961 to 2017.
Year % change on previous year Change
1961 300 % change on previous year
1962 -25 % change on previous year -108.3%
1963 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1964 -66.67 % change on previous year
1965 -100 % change on previous year +50.0%
1972 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1973 100 % change on previous year
1977 137.5 % change on previous year +37.5%
1978 -31.58 % change on previous year -123.0%
1982 56.82 % change on previous year -279.9%
1983 -27.54 % change on previous year -148.5%
1984 234 % change on previous year -949.8%
1985 -46.11 % change on previous year -119.7%
1986 1.11 % change on previous year -102.4%
1987 72.53 % change on previous year +6427.5%
1988 -59.87 % change on previous year -182.6%
1989 -77.78 % change on previous year +29.9%
1990 664.29 % change on previous year -954.1%
1991 -99.07 % change on previous year -114.9%
2015 7.69 % change on previous year -107.8%
2016 514.29 % change on previous year +6585.7%
2017 -91.86 % change on previous year -117.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 21.67 % change on previous year -100 % change on previous year 300 % change on previous year 5
1970s 51.48 % change on previous year -31.58 % change on previous year 137.5 % change on previous year 4
1980s 19.15 % change on previous year -77.78 % change on previous year 234 % change on previous year 8
1990s 282.61 % change on previous year -99.07 % change on previous year 664.29 % change on previous year 2
2010s 143.37 % change on previous year -91.86 % change on previous year 514.29 % change on previous year 3

Countries ranked near Nicaragua

  1. 129 Malaysia -90.14 % change on previous year compare
  2. 130 Syria -91.25 % change on previous year compare
  3. 131 Panama -91.3 % change on previous year compare
  4. 133 Belgium -92.94 % change on previous year compare
  5. 134 Egypt -93.74 % change on previous year compare
  6. 135 Gabon -93.75 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Nicaragua?
Arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Nicaragua was -91.86 % 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 Nicaragua?
The highest recorded value was 664.29 % change on previous year in 1990.
What is the lowest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate recorded in Nicaragua?
The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 1965.
How does Nicaragua rank for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate?
Nicaragua ranks 132nd out of 148 countries with data for 2017.
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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.