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

Zimbabwe: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate was 0 % change on previous year in 2006. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2006)
0 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 100.0%
World rank
62nd
of 148 countries
All-time high
657.14 % change on previous year
in 1986
All-time low
-100 % change on previous year
in 1973
Years of data
20
1963–2006

Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Zimbabwe, 1963–2006

-20002004006001963198420061963: 25 % change on previous year1972: 320 % change on previous year1973: -100 % change on previous year1976: -54.8 % change on previous year1977: -78.9 % change on previous year1978: 225 % change on previous year1982: 440 % change on previous year1983: -58 % change on previous year1984: -2.9 % change on previous year1985: -15.2 % change on previous year1986: 657.1 % change on previous year1987: -86.3 % change on previous year1988: -93.1 % change on previous year1992: 34 % change on previous year1993: -100 % change on previous year2000: -68 % change on previous year2001: 25 % change on previous year2004: -12.5 % change on previous year2005: 78.6 % change on previous year2006: 0 % change on previous year

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

Analysis

Zimbabwe recorded 0 % change on previous year for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in 2006.

The figure is down 100.0% on the previous year and up 100.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Zimbabwe peaked at 657.14 % change on previous year in 1986 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 1973.

Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe, year by year

Annual values for Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Zimbabwe, 1963 to 2006.
Year % change on previous year Change
1963 25 % change on previous year
1972 320 % change on previous year +1180.0%
1973 -100 % change on previous year -131.2%
1976 -54.76 % change on previous year -45.2%
1977 -78.95 % change on previous year +44.2%
1978 225 % change on previous year -385.0%
1982 440 % change on previous year +95.6%
1983 -58.02 % change on previous year -113.2%
1984 -2.94 % change on previous year -94.9%
1985 -15.15 % change on previous year +415.2%
1986 657.14 % change on previous year -4437.1%
1987 -86.32 % change on previous year -113.1%
1988 -93.1 % change on previous year +7.9%
1992 34.04 % change on previous year -136.6%
1993 -100 % change on previous year -393.7%
2000 -68 % change on previous year -32.0%
2001 25 % change on previous year -136.8%
2004 -12.5 % change on previous year -150.0%
2005 78.57 % change on previous year -728.6%
2006 0 % change on previous year -100.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 25 % change on previous year 25 % change on previous year 25 % change on previous year 1
1970s 62.26 % change on previous year -100 % change on previous year 320 % change on previous year 5
1980s 120.23 % change on previous year -93.1 % change on previous year 657.14 % change on previous year 7
1990s -32.98 % change on previous year -100 % change on previous year 34.04 % change on previous year 2
2000s 4.61 % change on previous year -68 % change on previous year 78.57 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Zimbabwe

  1. 59 Japan 2.09 % change on previous year compare
  2. 60 Kuwait 1.21 % change on previous year compare
  3. 61 Croatia 1.12 % change on previous year compare
  4. 62 Albania 0 % change on previous year compare
  5. 62 Cameroon 0 % change on previous year compare
  6. 62 Jamaica 0 % change on previous year compare
  7. 62 Madagascar 0 % change on previous year compare
  8. 62 Somalia 0 % change on previous year compare
  9. 62 South Africa 0 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Zimbabwe?
Arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate in Zimbabwe was 0 % change on previous year in 2006, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate recorded in Zimbabwe?
The highest recorded value was 657.14 % change on previous year in 1986.
What is the lowest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate recorded in Zimbabwe?
The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 1973.
How does Zimbabwe rank for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate?
Zimbabwe ranks 62nd out of 148 countries with data for 2006.
Is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), annual growth rate rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
Over the last ten years it is up 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Zimbabwe data come from?
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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.