Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in United States
United States: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate was 52.65 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
52.65 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 554.1%
World rank
43rd
of 148 countries
All-time high
374.52 % change on previous year
in 1987
All-time low
-79.64 % change on previous year
in 1990
Years of data
63
1961–2024
Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in United States, 1961–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
United States recorded 52.65 % change on previous year for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in 2024.
That represents a change of up 554.1% on the previous year and up 295.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in United States peaked at 374.52 % change on previous year in 1987 and was at its lowest, -79.64 % change on previous year, in 1990.
That places United States 43rd out of 148 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 States, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 9.39 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 19.19 % change on previous year | +104.3% |
| 1963 | 19.92 % change on previous year | +3.8% |
| 1964 | 26.5 % change on previous year | +33.1% |
| 1965 | -52.51 % change on previous year | -298.2% |
| 1966 | -47.65 % change on previous year | -9.3% |
| 1967 | -1.12 % change on previous year | -97.6% |
| 1968 | -29.55 % change on previous year | +2529.5% |
| 1969 | -19.35 % change on previous year | -34.5% |
| 1970 | -24 % change on previous year | +24.0% |
| 1972 | 33.05 % change on previous year | -237.7% |
| 1973 | -14.69 % change on previous year | -144.5% |
| 1974 | -10.67 % change on previous year | -27.4% |
| 1975 | -33.79 % change on previous year | +216.6% |
| 1976 | 28.61 % change on previous year | -184.7% |
| 1977 | -23.05 % change on previous year | -180.6% |
| 1978 | -3.91 % change on previous year | -83.1% |
| 1979 | -31.44 % change on previous year | +704.8% |
| 1980 | 50.2 % change on previous year | -259.7% |
| 1981 | 39.74 % change on previous year | -20.8% |
| 1982 | -53.3 % change on previous year | -234.1% |
| 1983 | 86.69 % change on previous year | -262.7% |
| 1984 | -17.71 % change on previous year | -120.4% |
| 1985 | 71.65 % change on previous year | -504.6% |
| 1986 | -35.78 % change on previous year | -149.9% |
| 1987 | 374.52 % change on previous year | -1146.7% |
| 1988 | -10.29 % change on previous year | -102.7% |
| 1989 | -0.2796 % change on previous year | -97.3% |
| 1990 | -79.64 % change on previous year | +28379.7% |
| 1991 | 41.87 % change on previous year | -152.6% |
| 1992 | 4.85 % change on previous year | -88.4% |
| 1993 | 79.26 % change on previous year | +1532.7% |
| 1994 | -1.76 % change on previous year | -102.2% |
| 1995 | -14.93 % change on previous year | +750.2% |
| 1996 | -25.71 % change on previous year | +72.2% |
| 1997 | 1.5 % change on previous year | -105.8% |
| 1998 | -57.21 % change on previous year | -3920.6% |
| 1999 | -15.71 % change on previous year | -72.5% |
| 2000 | 51.36 % change on previous year | -427.0% |
| 2001 | 52.55 % change on previous year | +2.3% |
| 2002 | 1.38 % change on previous year | -97.4% |
| 2003 | 22.33 % change on previous year | +1520.5% |
| 2004 | -5.4 % change on previous year | -124.2% |
| 2005 | -2.35 % change on previous year | -56.5% |
| 2006 | 21.31 % change on previous year | -1007.0% |
| 2007 | 19.26 % change on previous year | -9.6% |
| 2008 | 11.16 % change on previous year | -42.0% |
| 2009 | 0.3205 % change on previous year | -97.1% |
| 2010 | 2.34 % change on previous year | +631.0% |
| 2011 | -2.5 % change on previous year | -206.6% |
| 2012 | 21.88 % change on previous year | -976.0% |
| 2013 | -32.84 % change on previous year | -250.1% |
| 2014 | -26.99 % change on previous year | -17.8% |
| 2015 | -15.36 % change on previous year | -43.1% |
| 2016 | -7.38 % change on previous year | -51.9% |
| 2017 | 12.98 % change on previous year | -275.8% |
| 2018 | -26.81 % change on previous year | -306.5% |
| 2019 | 145.18 % change on previous year | -641.4% |
| 2020 | -10.34 % change on previous year | -107.1% |
| 2021 | 13.66 % change on previous year | -232.1% |
| 2022 | -19.18 % change on previous year | -240.4% |
| 2023 | 8.05 % change on previous year | -142.0% |
| 2024 | 52.65 % change on previous year | +554.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -8.35 % change on previous year | -52.51 % change on previous year | 26.5 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | -8.88 % change on previous year | -33.79 % change on previous year | 33.05 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 50.55 % change on previous year | -53.3 % change on previous year | 374.52 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -6.75 % change on previous year | -79.64 % change on previous year | 79.26 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 17.19 % change on previous year | -5.4 % change on previous year | 52.55 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.05 % change on previous year | -32.84 % change on previous year | 145.18 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.97 % change on previous year | -19.18 % change on previous year | 52.65 % change on previous year | 5 |
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More public sector data for United States
- Arms imports 1.21 billion SIPRI trend indicator values (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per capita 3.56 SIPRI trend indicator values per person (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per unit of GDP 0 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled 1.21 billion SIPRI trend indicator values (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), per capita 2,933 current USD per person (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), per unit of GDP 0.034 current USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate 8.87 % change on previous year (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), gaps filled 997.31 billion current USD (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per square kilometre 86.58 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre (2023)
- Military expenditure (current USD), per square kilometre 100,139 current USD per square kilometre (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in United States?
- Arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in United States was 52.65 % 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 States?
- The highest recorded value was 374.52 % change on previous year in 1987.
- What is the lowest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was -79.64 % change on previous year in 1990.
- How does United States rank for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate?
- United States ranks 43rd out of 148 countries with data for 2024.
- Is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 295.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States 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.