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

Zambia: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate was -80 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-80 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 153.3%
World rank
120th
of 148 countries
All-time high
566.67 % change on previous year
in 2021
All-time low
-93.02 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
22
1965–2024

Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Zambia, 1965–2024

02004006001965199420241965: 128.6 % change on previous year1966: 6.2 % change on previous year1970: -42.9 % change on previous year1972: -82.4 % change on previous year1973: -34.5 % change on previous year1974: -52.6 % change on previous year1975: 433.3 % change on previous year1976: 127.1 % change on previous year1977: -62.4 % change on previous year1978: 2.4 % change on previous year1979: -90.5 % change on previous year1981: 86 % change on previous year1982: -83 % change on previous year2007: -83.3 % change on previous year2008: -60 % change on previous year2016: 193.3 % change on previous year2017: 4.5 % change on previous year2020: -93 % change on previous year2021: 566.7 % change on previous year2022: -90 % change on previous year2023: 150 % change on previous year2024: -80 % change on previous year

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

Analysis

In 2024, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Zambia stood at -80 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of down 153.3% on the previous year and down 141.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Zambia peaked at 566.67 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -93.02 % change on previous year, in 2020.

That places Zambia 120th out of 148 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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 Zambia, year by year

Annual values for Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Zambia, 1965 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1965 128.57 % change on previous year
1966 6.25 % change on previous year -95.1%
1970 -42.86 % change on previous year -785.7%
1972 -82.42 % change on previous year +92.3%
1973 -34.48 % change on previous year -58.2%
1974 -52.63 % change on previous year +52.6%
1975 433.33 % change on previous year -923.3%
1976 127.08 % change on previous year -70.7%
1977 -62.39 % change on previous year -149.1%
1978 2.44 % change on previous year -103.9%
1979 -90.48 % change on previous year -3809.5%
1981 86.03 % change on previous year -195.1%
1982 -83 % change on previous year -196.5%
2007 -83.33 % change on previous year +0.4%
2008 -60 % change on previous year -28.0%
2016 193.33 % change on previous year -422.2%
2017 4.55 % change on previous year -97.6%
2020 -93.02 % change on previous year -2146.5%
2021 566.67 % change on previous year -709.2%
2022 -90 % change on previous year -115.9%
2023 150 % change on previous year -266.7%
2024 -80 % change on previous year -153.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 67.41 % change on previous year 6.25 % change on previous year 128.57 % change on previous year 2
1970s 21.96 % change on previous year -90.48 % change on previous year 433.33 % change on previous year 9
1980s 1.51 % change on previous year -83 % change on previous year 86.03 % change on previous year 2
2000s -71.67 % change on previous year -83.33 % change on previous year -60 % change on previous year 2
2010s 98.94 % change on previous year 4.55 % change on previous year 193.33 % change on previous year 2
2020s 90.73 % change on previous year -93.02 % change on previous year 566.67 % change on previous year 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Zambia?
Arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Zambia was -80 % 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 Zambia?
The highest recorded value was 566.67 % change on previous year in 2021.
What is the lowest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate recorded in Zambia?
The lowest recorded value was -93.02 % change on previous year in 2020.
How does Zambia rank for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate?
Zambia ranks 120th out of 148 countries with data for 2024.
Is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate rising or falling in Zambia?
Over the last ten years it is down 141.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Zambia 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
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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.