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

Portugal: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate was -8.96 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-8.96 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 89.7%
World rank
73rd
of 148 countries
All-time high
900 % change on previous year
in 1988
All-time low
-98.12 % change on previous year
in 1992
Years of data
57
1961–2024

Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Portugal, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Portugal is -8.96 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 89.7% on the previous year and up 87.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Portugal peaked at 900 % change on previous year in 1988 and was at its lowest, -98.12 % change on previous year, in 1992.

That places Portugal 73rd out of 148 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

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 Portugal, year by year

Annual values for Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Portugal, 1961 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1961 406.45 % change on previous year
1962 -82.17 % change on previous year -120.2%
1963 46.43 % change on previous year -156.5%
1964 9.76 % change on previous year -79.0%
1965 40 % change on previous year +310.0%
1966 282.54 % change on previous year +606.4%
1967 17.43 % change on previous year -93.8%
1968 31.8 % change on previous year +82.5%
1969 -9.38 % change on previous year -129.5%
1970 9.47 % change on previous year -200.9%
1971 -28.11 % change on previous year -396.9%
1972 -93.98 % change on previous year +234.4%
1973 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1974 631.25 % change on previous year
1975 178.63 % change on previous year -71.7%
1976 -80.37 % change on previous year -145.0%
1977 46.88 % change on previous year -158.3%
1978 38.3 % change on previous year -18.3%
1979 -96.15 % change on previous year -351.1%
1980 620 % change on previous year -744.8%
1981 58.33 % change on previous year -90.6%
1982 222.81 % change on previous year +282.0%
1983 -93.48 % change on previous year -142.0%
1984 808.33 % change on previous year -964.7%
1985 41.28 % change on previous year -94.9%
1986 -96.75 % change on previous year -334.4%
1987 80 % change on previous year -182.7%
1988 900 % change on previous year +1025.0%
1989 65.56 % change on previous year -92.7%
1990 -53.02 % change on previous year -180.9%
1992 -98.12 % change on previous year +85.1%
1994 29.43 % change on previous year -130.0%
1995 -95.58 % change on previous year -424.8%
1996 -55 % change on previous year -42.5%
1997 -77.78 % change on previous year +41.4%
1998 700 % change on previous year -1000.0%
1999 -81.25 % change on previous year -111.6%
2000 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2001 533.33 % change on previous year
2004 141.38 % change on previous year -73.5%
2005 125.71 % change on previous year -11.1%
2006 39.24 % change on previous year -68.8%
2007 -72.73 % change on previous year -285.3%
2008 141.67 % change on previous year -294.8%
2009 155.86 % change on previous year +10.0%
2010 140.16 % change on previous year -10.1%
2011 -80.92 % change on previous year -157.7%
2012 -75.29 % change on previous year -7.0%
2013 -73.81 % change on previous year -2.0%
2014 -72.73 % change on previous year -1.5%
2015 -66.67 % change on previous year -8.3%
2017 -61.9 % change on previous year -7.1%
2018 137.5 % change on previous year -322.1%
2019 131.58 % change on previous year -4.3%
2020 2.27 % change on previous year -98.3%
2021 -86.67 % change on previous year -3913.3%
2024 -8.96 % change on previous year -89.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 82.54 % change on previous year -82.17 % change on previous year 406.45 % change on previous year 9
1970s 60.59 % change on previous year -96.15 % change on previous year 631.25 % change on previous year 10
1980s 260.61 % change on previous year -96.75 % change on previous year 900 % change on previous year 10
1990s 33.58 % change on previous year -98.12 % change on previous year 700 % change on previous year 8
2000s 133.06 % change on previous year -72.73 % change on previous year 533.33 % change on previous year 8
2010s -2.45 % change on previous year -80.92 % change on previous year 140.16 % change on previous year 9
2020s -31.12 % change on previous year -86.67 % change on previous year 2.27 % change on previous year 3

Countries ranked near Portugal

  1. 70 Netherlands -3.23 % change on previous year compare
  2. 71 Cuba -5.92 % change on previous year compare
  3. 72 Belarus -6.21 % change on previous year compare
  4. 74 Italy -10.93 % change on previous year compare
  5. 75 Saudi Arabia -14.27 % change on previous year compare
  6. 76 Spain -16.85 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Portugal?
Arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Portugal was -8.96 % 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 Portugal?
The highest recorded value was 900 % change on previous year in 1988.
What is the lowest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate recorded in Portugal?
The lowest recorded value was -98.12 % change on previous year in 1992.
How does Portugal rank for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate?
Portugal ranks 73rd out of 148 countries with data for 2024.
Is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate rising or falling in Portugal?
Over the last ten years it is up 87.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Portugal 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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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.