Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Somalia
Somalia: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate was 0 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Somalia, 1961–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Somalia stood at 0 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 100.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Somalia peaked at 587.5 % change on previous year in 1973 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 1962.
Somalia ranks 62nd of 148 countries on this measure, 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 Somalia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | -81.82 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | -100 % change on previous year | +22.2% |
| 1966 | 70.97 % change on previous year | -171.0% |
| 1967 | 35.85 % change on previous year | -49.5% |
| 1968 | -94.44 % change on previous year | -363.4% |
| 1969 | -75 % change on previous year | -20.6% |
| 1973 | 587.5 % change on previous year | -883.3% |
| 1974 | 71.52 % change on previous year | -87.8% |
| 1975 | -54.77 % change on previous year | -176.6% |
| 1976 | 44.53 % change on previous year | -181.3% |
| 1977 | -76.22 % change on previous year | -271.2% |
| 1978 | 29.55 % change on previous year | -138.8% |
| 1979 | -15.79 % change on previous year | -153.4% |
| 1980 | 154.17 % change on previous year | -1076.4% |
| 1981 | -20.49 % change on previous year | -113.3% |
| 1982 | -37.11 % change on previous year | +81.1% |
| 1983 | -62.3 % change on previous year | +67.9% |
| 1984 | -34.78 % change on previous year | -44.2% |
| 1985 | 180 % change on previous year | -617.5% |
| 1986 | -64.29 % change on previous year | -135.7% |
| 2016 | 100 % change on previous year | -255.6% |
| 2017 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2020 | -75 % change on previous year | — |
| 2021 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2024 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -40.74 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | 70.97 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 1970s | 83.76 % change on previous year | -76.22 % change on previous year | 587.5 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 1980s | 16.46 % change on previous year | -64.29 % change on previous year | 180 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2010s | 50 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 100 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2020s | -25 % change on previous year | -75 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 3 |
Countries ranked near Somalia
- 59 Japan 2.09 % change on previous year compare
- 60 Kuwait 1.21 % change on previous year compare
- 61 Croatia 1.12 % change on previous year compare
- 62 Albania 0 % change on previous year compare
- 62 Cameroon 0 % change on previous year compare
- 62 Jamaica 0 % change on previous year compare
- 62 Madagascar 0 % change on previous year compare
- 62 South Africa 0 % change on previous year compare
- 62 Zimbabwe 0 % change on previous year compare
More public sector data for Somalia
- Arms imports 4.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per capita 0.2104 SIPRI trend indicator values per person (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per unit of GDP 0.0003 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled 4.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), per capita 10.62 current USD per person (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), per unit of GDP 0.0169 current USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate 43.19 % change on previous year (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), gaps filled 201.85 million current USD (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per square kilometre 6.38 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre (2023)
- Military expenditure (current USD), per square kilometre 224.72 current USD per square kilometre (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Somalia?
- Arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Somalia was 0 % 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 Somalia?
- The highest recorded value was 587.5 % change on previous year in 1973.
- What is the lowest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate recorded in Somalia?
- The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 1962.
- How does Somalia rank for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate?
- Somalia ranks 62nd out of 148 countries with data for 2024.
- Is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate rising or falling in Somalia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Somalia 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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About this data
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.