Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled in Australia

Australia: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled was 983.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
983.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
Change on year
up 159.4%
World rank
8th
of 172 countries
All-time high
1.66 billion SIPRI trend indicator values
in 2017
All-time low
35.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
in 1997
Years of data
65
1960–2024

Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled in Australia, 1960–2024

0500.0M1.0B1.5B196019922024

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in SIPRI trend indicator values.

Analysis

The most recent figure for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled in Australia is 983.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 159.4% on the previous year and up 15.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled in Australia peaked at 1.66 billion SIPRI trend indicator values in 2017 and was at its lowest, 35.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, in 1997.

That places Australia 8th out of 172 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 531.70 million SIPRI trend indicator values 116.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 920.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 10
1970s 392.30 million SIPRI trend indicator values 63.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 1.03 billion SIPRI trend indicator values 10
1980s 562.10 million SIPRI trend indicator values 134.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 815.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 10
1990s 356.50 million SIPRI trend indicator values 35.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 678.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 10
2000s 641.60 million SIPRI trend indicator values 326.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 1.22 billion SIPRI trend indicator values 10
2010s 1.18 billion SIPRI trend indicator values 216.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 1.66 billion SIPRI trend indicator values 10
2020s 1.00 billion SIPRI trend indicator values 379.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 1.63 billion SIPRI trend indicator values 5

Countries ranked near Australia

  1. 5 Qatar 1.15 billion SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  2. 6 Saudi Arabia 1.11 billion SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  3. 7 Korea 1.01 billion SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  4. 9 Pakistan 982.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  5. 10 Japan 977.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  6. 11 United Arab Emirates 932.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare

See the full ranking of 217 places β†’

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All data for Australia β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled in Australia?
Arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled in Australia was 983.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled recorded in Australia?
The highest recorded value was 1.66 billion SIPRI trend indicator values in 2017.
What is the lowest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled recorded in Australia?
The lowest recorded value was 35.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1997.
How does Australia rank for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled?
Australia ranks 8th out of 172 countries with data for 2024.
Is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled rising or falling in Australia?
Over the last ten years it is up 15.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Australia data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values) with 1,179 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement β€” these are filled holes, not forecasts.

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Indicator
Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled
Unit
SIPRI trend indicator values
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
217 places, 10,599 data points, 1960–2024
Last refreshed

Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values) with 1,179 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement β€” these are filled holes, not forecasts.