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

Korea: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled was 1.01 billion SIPRI trend indicator values in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.01 billion SIPRI trend indicator values
Change on year
up 362.8%
World rank
7th
of 172 countries
All-time high
1.99 billion SIPRI trend indicator values
in 1996
All-time low
93.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
in 1970
Years of data
65
1960–2024

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

0500.0M1.0B1.5B2.0B196019922024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled in Korea is 1.01 billion SIPRI trend indicator values, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 362.8% on the previous year and up 36.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled in Korea peaked at 1.99 billion SIPRI trend indicator values in 1996 and was at its lowest, 93.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, in 1970.

Korea ranks 7th 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 327.10 million SIPRI trend indicator values 130.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 632.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 10
1970s 558.20 million SIPRI trend indicator values 93.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 1.32 billion SIPRI trend indicator values 10
1980s 895.80 million SIPRI trend indicator values 496.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 1.85 billion SIPRI trend indicator values 10
1990s 1.32 billion SIPRI trend indicator values 795.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 1.99 billion SIPRI trend indicator values 10
2000s 1.12 billion SIPRI trend indicator values 520.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 1.73 billion SIPRI trend indicator values 10
2010s 977.80 million SIPRI trend indicator values 189.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 1.60 billion SIPRI trend indicator values 10
2020s 747.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 218.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 1.27 billion SIPRI trend indicator values 5

Countries ranked near Korea

  1. 4 India 1.17 billion SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  2. 5 Qatar 1.15 billion SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  3. 6 Saudi Arabia 1.11 billion SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  4. 8 Australia 983.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  5. 9 Pakistan 982.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  6. 10 Japan 977.00 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 Korea?
Arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled in Korea was 1.01 billion SIPRI trend indicator values in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled recorded in Korea?
The highest recorded value was 1.99 billion SIPRI trend indicator values in 1996.
What is the lowest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled recorded in Korea?
The lowest recorded value was 93.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1970.
How does Korea rank for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled?
Korea ranks 7th out of 172 countries with data for 2024.
Is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled rising or falling in Korea?
Over the last ten years it is up 36.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Korea 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.