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

Japan: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled was 977.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
977.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
Change on year
up 2.1%
World rank
10th
of 172 countries
All-time high
2.94 billion SIPRI trend indicator values
in 1991
All-time low
239.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
in 1963
Years of data
65
1960–2024

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

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

Analysis

In 2024, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled in Japan stood at 977.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.1% on the previous year and up 209.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled in Japan peaked at 2.94 billion SIPRI trend indicator values in 1991 and was at its lowest, 239.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, in 1963.

Japan ranks 10th of 172 countries on this measure, 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 647.70 million SIPRI trend indicator values 239.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 1.72 billion SIPRI trend indicator values 10
1970s 848.30 million SIPRI trend indicator values 468.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 1.60 billion SIPRI trend indicator values 10
1980s 1.76 billion SIPRI trend indicator values 1.03 billion SIPRI trend indicator values 2.28 billion SIPRI trend indicator values 10
1990s 1.70 billion SIPRI trend indicator values 834.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 2.94 billion SIPRI trend indicator values 10
2000s 554.60 million SIPRI trend indicator values 369.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 990.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 10
2010s 473.20 million SIPRI trend indicator values 239.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 992.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 10
2020s 1.11 billion SIPRI trend indicator values 929.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 1.57 billion SIPRI trend indicator values 5

Countries ranked near Japan

  1. 7 Korea 1.01 billion SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  2. 8 Australia 983.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  3. 9 Pakistan 982.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  4. 11 United Arab Emirates 932.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  5. 12 Bahrain, Kingdom of 848.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  6. 13 United Kingdom 643.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare

See the full ranking of 217 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled in Japan?
Arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled in Japan was 977.00 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 Japan?
The highest recorded value was 2.94 billion SIPRI trend indicator values in 1991.
What is the lowest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled recorded in Japan?
The lowest recorded value was 239.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1963.
How does Japan rank for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled?
Japan ranks 10th out of 172 countries with data for 2024.
Is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled rising or falling in Japan?
Over the last ten years it is up 209.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Japan 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.