Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate was -1.69 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-1.69 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 105.2%
World rank
69th
of 148 countries
All-time high
430.77 % change on previous year
in 1970
All-time low
-91.71 % change on previous year
in 1979
Years of data
54
1969–2024

Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates, 1969–2024

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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 United Arab Emirates is -1.69 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 105.2% on the previous year and up 97.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates peaked at 430.77 % change on previous year in 1970 and was at its lowest, -91.71 % change on previous year, in 1979.

United Arab Emirates ranks 69th 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 United Arab Emirates, year by year

Annual values for Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates, 1969 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1969 0 % change on previous year
1970 430.77 % change on previous year
1971 -65.22 % change on previous year -115.1%
1972 8.33 % change on previous year -112.8%
1973 238.46 % change on previous year +2761.5%
1974 13.64 % change on previous year -94.3%
1975 53 % change on previous year +288.7%
1976 84.97 % change on previous year +60.3%
1977 7.42 % change on previous year -91.3%
1978 -28.62 % change on previous year -485.7%
1979 -91.71 % change on previous year +220.4%
1981 112.44 % change on previous year -222.6%
1982 -62.53 % change on previous year -155.6%
1983 1.88 % change on previous year -103.0%
1984 90.18 % change on previous year +4709.8%
1985 -53.55 % change on previous year -159.4%
1986 -8.33 % change on previous year -84.4%
1987 44.7 % change on previous year -636.4%
1988 -78.01 % change on previous year -274.5%
1990 -15.38 % change on previous year -80.3%
1991 -57.75 % change on previous year +275.4%
1992 -13.5 % change on previous year -76.6%
1993 183.9 % change on previous year -1462.0%
1994 -1.89 % change on previous year -101.0%
1995 -25.39 % change on previous year +1243.6%
1996 12.91 % change on previous year -150.8%
1997 43.45 % change on previous year +236.5%
1998 9.71 % change on previous year -77.7%
1999 -42.27 % change on previous year -535.3%
2000 -43.71 % change on previous year +3.4%
2001 -25.61 % change on previous year -41.4%
2002 20.77 % change on previous year -181.1%
2003 205.88 % change on previous year +891.5%
2004 69.38 % change on previous year -66.3%
2005 80.96 % change on previous year +16.7%
2006 -7.09 % change on previous year -108.8%
2007 -57.35 % change on previous year +708.4%
2008 -11.08 % change on previous year -80.7%
2009 -17.26 % change on previous year +55.7%
2010 6.95 % change on previous year -140.3%
2011 88.39 % change on previous year +1171.1%
2012 -6.41 % change on previous year -107.3%
2013 102.11 % change on previous year -1693.1%
2014 -68.11 % change on previous year -166.7%
2015 61.04 % change on previous year -189.6%
2016 -20.39 % change on previous year -133.4%
2017 -12.86 % change on previous year -36.9%
2018 28.66 % change on previous year -322.9%
2019 -33.36 % change on previous year -216.4%
2020 -7.4 % change on previous year -77.8%
2021 -17.36 % change on previous year +134.7%
2022 32.71 % change on previous year -288.5%
2023 32.77 % change on previous year +0.2%
2024 -1.69 % change on previous year -105.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 1
1970s 65.1 % change on previous year -91.71 % change on previous year 430.77 % change on previous year 10
1980s 5.85 % change on previous year -78.01 % change on previous year 112.44 % change on previous year 8
1990s 9.38 % change on previous year -57.75 % change on previous year 183.9 % change on previous year 10
2000s 21.49 % change on previous year -57.35 % change on previous year 205.88 % change on previous year 10
2010s 14.6 % change on previous year -68.11 % change on previous year 102.11 % change on previous year 10
2020s 7.81 % change on previous year -17.36 % change on previous year 32.77 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates

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  2. 71 Cuba -5.92 % change on previous year compare
  3. 72 Belarus -6.21 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates?
Arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates was -1.69 % 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 United Arab Emirates?
The highest recorded value was 430.77 % change on previous year in 1970.
What is the lowest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The lowest recorded value was -91.71 % change on previous year in 1979.
How does United Arab Emirates rank for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate?
United Arab Emirates ranks 69th out of 148 countries with data for 2024.
Is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
Over the last ten years it is up 97.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Arab Emirates 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.