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
Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Nicaragua, 1961–2017
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
- 129 Malaysia -90.14 % change on previous year compare
- 130 Syria -91.25 % change on previous year compare
- 131 Panama -91.3 % change on previous year compare
- 133 Belgium -92.94 % change on previous year compare
- 134 Egypt -93.74 % change on previous year compare
- 135 Gabon -93.75 % change on previous year compare
More public sector data for Nicaragua
- Arms imports 13.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values (2019)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per capita 2.01 SIPRI trend indicator values per person (2019)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per unit of GDP 0.001 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP (2019)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled 13.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values (2019)
- Military expenditure (current USD), per capita 15.22 current USD per person (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), per unit of GDP 0.0053 current USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate 6.77 % change on previous year (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), gaps filled 105.26 million current USD (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per square kilometre 108.03 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre (2019)
- Military expenditure (current USD), per square kilometre 819.29 current USD per square kilometre (2023)
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.
- Where does this Nicaragua 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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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.