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

Russian Federation: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate was 113.24 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
113.24 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 41.0%
World rank
27th
of 148 countries
All-time high
500 % change on previous year
in 2021
All-time low
-91.94 % change on previous year
in 2019
Years of data
13
2010–2024

Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Russian Federation, 2010–2024

02004006002010201720242010: 212.5 % change on previous year2011: -60 % change on previous year2013: 52.1 % change on previous year2014: 12.5 % change on previous year2015: -45.4 % change on previous year2016: 12.4 % change on previous year2017: -26 % change on previous year2018: -34 % change on previous year2019: -91.9 % change on previous year2020: -80 % change on previous year2021: 500 % change on previous year2023: 192 % change on previous year2024: 113.2 % change on previous year

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 Russian Federation is 113.24 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 41.0% on the previous year and up 805.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Russian Federation peaked at 500 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -91.94 % change on previous year, in 2019.

That places Russian Federation 27th out of 148 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Russian Federation, year by year

Annual values for Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Russian Federation, 2010 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
2010 212.5 % change on previous year
2011 -60 % change on previous year -128.2%
2013 52.07 % change on previous year -186.8%
2014 12.5 % change on previous year -76.0%
2015 -45.41 % change on previous year -463.3%
2016 12.39 % change on previous year -127.3%
2017 -25.98 % change on previous year -309.7%
2018 -34.04 % change on previous year +31.0%
2019 -91.94 % change on previous year +170.1%
2020 -80 % change on previous year -13.0%
2021 500 % change on previous year -725.0%
2023 192 % change on previous year -61.6%
2024 113.24 % change on previous year -41.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 3.56 % change on previous year -91.94 % change on previous year 212.5 % change on previous year 9
2020s 181.31 % change on previous year -80 % change on previous year 500 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Russian Federation

  1. 25 Switzerland 120 % change on previous year compare
  2. 26 Rwanda 117.65 % change on previous year compare
  3. 28 Argentina 104.76 % change on previous year compare
  4. 29 Iran, Islamic Republic of 100 % change on previous year compare
  5. 30 Canada 96.05 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Russian Federation?
Arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Russian Federation was 113.24 % 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 Russian Federation?
The highest recorded value was 500 % change on previous year in 2021.
What is the lowest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate recorded in Russian Federation?
The lowest recorded value was -91.94 % change on previous year in 2019.
How does Russian Federation rank for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate?
Russian Federation ranks 27th out of 148 countries with data for 2024.
Is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate rising or falling in Russian Federation?
Over the last ten years it is up 805.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Russian Federation 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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Indicator
Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
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.