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

Kenya: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled was 17.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
17.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
Change on year
up 88.9%
World rank
90th
of 172 countries
All-time high
211.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
in 1978
All-time low
0 SIPRI trend indicator values
in 1970
Years of data
55
1964–2024

Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled in Kenya, 1964–2024

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

Analysis

Kenya recorded 17.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled in 2024.

The figure is up 88.9% on the previous year and unchanged over ten years.

Over the whole period, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled in Kenya peaked at 211.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1978 and was at its lowest, 0 SIPRI trend indicator values, in 1970.

That places Kenya 90th 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 7.83 million SIPRI trend indicator values 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 19.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 6
1970s 43.20 million SIPRI trend indicator values 0 SIPRI trend indicator values 211.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 10
1980s 74.65 million SIPRI trend indicator values 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 178.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 10
1990s 35.90 million SIPRI trend indicator values 14.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 61.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 10
2000s 20.62 million SIPRI trend indicator values 11.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 34.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 4
2010s 32.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 96.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 10
2020s 20.40 million SIPRI trend indicator values 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 71.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 5

Countries ranked near Kenya

  1. 90 Georgia 17.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  2. 90 Uzbekistan, Republic of 17.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  3. 93 Angola 16.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  4. 93 Fiji, Republic of 16.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  5. 93 Uganda 16.00 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 Kenya?
Arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled in Kenya was 17.00 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 Kenya?
The highest recorded value was 211.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1978.
What is the lowest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled recorded in Kenya?
The lowest recorded value was 0 SIPRI trend indicator values in 1970.
How does Kenya rank for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled?
Kenya ranks 90th out of 172 countries with data for 2024.
Is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled rising or falling in Kenya?
Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Kenya 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.