Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled in Guyana
Guyana: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled was 9.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled in Guyana, 1968–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in SIPRI trend indicator values.
Analysis
The most recent figure for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled in Guyana is 9.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 80.0% on the previous year and up 350.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled in Guyana peaked at 23.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1985 and was at its lowest, 0 SIPRI trend indicator values, in 1968.
That places Guyana 116th out of 172 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), gaps filled in Guyana, year by year
| Year | SIPRI trend indicator values | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1969 | 666,667 SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1970 | 1.33 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +100.0% |
| 1971 | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +50.0% |
| 1972 | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | -100.0% |
| 1976 | 16.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1977 | 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -68.8% |
| 1978 | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -80.0% |
| 1979 | 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +400.0% |
| 1980 | 4.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -20.0% |
| 1981 | 14.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +250.0% |
| 1982 | 8.50 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -39.3% |
| 1983 | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -64.7% |
| 1984 | 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +133.3% |
| 1985 | 23.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +228.6% |
| 2001 | 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -69.6% |
| 2002 | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -57.1% |
| 2008 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | -100.0% |
| 2018 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 2019 | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 2020 | 3.50 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +75.0% |
| 2021 | 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +42.9% |
| 2022 | 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 9.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +80.0% |
Guyana compared with similar countries
- Guyana's 9.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is below the median for high income countries, which is 148.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 6% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Guyana's 9.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 90% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 333,334 SIPRI trend indicator values | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | 666,667 SIPRI trend indicator values | 2 |
| 1970s | 3.63 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | 16.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 10 |
| 1980s | 9.92 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 23.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 6 |
| 2000s | 3.33 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 3 |
| 2010s | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 2 |
| 2020s | 5.50 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 3.50 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 9.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled in Guyana?
- Arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled in Guyana was 9.00 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 Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 23.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1985.
- What is the lowest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 SIPRI trend indicator values in 1968.
- How does Guyana rank for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled?
- Guyana ranks 116th out of 172 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Guyana 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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How this figure is calculated
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 — these are filled holes, not forecasts.
Computed from
- Arms imports Arms Transfers Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
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About this data
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 — these are filled holes, not forecasts.