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

Rwanda: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate was 117.65 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
117.65 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 266.4%
World rank
26th
of 148 countries
All-time high
566.67 % change on previous year
in 2007
All-time low
-70.69 % change on previous year
in 2022
Years of data
23
1974–2023

Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Rwanda, 1974–2023

02004006001974199820231974: -50 % change on previous year1975: 200 % change on previous year1984: 50 % change on previous year1985: -50 % change on previous year1986: -33.3 % change on previous year1989: 0 % change on previous year1990: 50 % change on previous year1991: 66.7 % change on previous year1992: 0 % change on previous year1997: 200 % change on previous year1998: 200 % change on previous year1999: 133.3 % change on previous year2000: -28.6 % change on previous year2007: 566.7 % change on previous year2008: -60 % change on previous year2009: 37.5 % change on previous year2013: 200 % change on previous year2014: 0 % change on previous year2015: 93.3 % change on previous year2018: -62.5 % change on previous year2019: -66.7 % change on previous year2022: -70.7 % change on previous year2023: 117.6 % change on previous year

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

Analysis

In 2023, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Rwanda stood at 117.65 % change on previous year.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 266.4% on the previous year and down 41.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Rwanda peaked at 566.67 % change on previous year in 2007 and was at its lowest, -70.69 % change on previous year, in 2022.

That places Rwanda 26th out of 148 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 75 % change on previous year -50 % change on previous year 200 % change on previous year 2
1980s -8.33 % change on previous year -50 % change on previous year 50 % change on previous year 4
1990s 108.33 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 200 % change on previous year 6
2000s 128.9 % change on previous year -60 % change on previous year 566.67 % change on previous year 4
2010s 32.83 % change on previous year -66.67 % change on previous year 200 % change on previous year 5
2020s 23.48 % change on previous year -70.69 % change on previous year 117.65 % change on previous year 2

Countries ranked near Rwanda

  1. 23 Lao People's Democratic Republic 133.33 % change on previous year compare
  2. 23 Uruguay 133.33 % change on previous year compare
  3. 25 Switzerland 120 % change on previous year compare
  4. 27 Russia 113.24 % change on previous year compare
  5. 28 Argentina 104.76 % change on previous year compare
  6. 29 Iran 100 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Rwanda?
Arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Rwanda was 117.65 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate recorded in Rwanda?
The highest recorded value was 566.67 % change on previous year in 2007.
What is the lowest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate recorded in Rwanda?
The lowest recorded value was -70.69 % change on previous year in 2022.
How does Rwanda rank for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate?
Rwanda ranks 26th out of 148 countries with data for 2023.
Is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate rising or falling in Rwanda?
Over the last ten years it is down 41.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Rwanda 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
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.