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
Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates, 1969–2024
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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More public sector data for United Arab Emirates
- Arms imports 932.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per capita 84.83 SIPRI trend indicator values per person (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per unit of GDP 0.0017 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled 932.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), per capita 2,823 current USD per person (2014)
- Military expenditure (current USD), per unit of GDP 0.0535 current USD per US$ of GDP (2014)
- Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate -3.42 % change on previous year (2014)
- Military expenditure (current USD), gaps filled 22.76 billion current USD (2014)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per square kilometre 13,348 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre (2023)
- Military expenditure (current USD), per square kilometre 320,404 current USD per square kilometre (2014)
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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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.