Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled in Lao People's Democratic Republic

Lao People's Democratic Republic: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled was 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
Change on year
up 133.3%
World rank
122nd
of 172 countries
All-time high
134.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
in 1977
All-time low
0 SIPRI trend indicator values
in 2003
Years of data
59
1960–2024

Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1960–2024

050.0M100.0M150.0M196019922024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled in Lao People's Democratic Republic is 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 133.3% on the previous year and down 46.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 134.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1977 and was at its lowest, 0 SIPRI trend indicator values, in 2003.

Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 122nd of 172 countries on this measure, 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 9.70 million SIPRI trend indicator values 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 19.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 10
1970s 34.75 million SIPRI trend indicator values 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 134.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 10
1980s 37.30 million SIPRI trend indicator values 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 94.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 10
1990s 25.75 million SIPRI trend indicator values 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 43.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 4
2000s 6.40 million SIPRI trend indicator values 0 SIPRI trend indicator values 26.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 10
2010s 25.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 123.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 10
2020s 6.60 million SIPRI trend indicator values 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 17.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 5

Countries ranked near Lao People's Democratic Republic

  1. 120 Costa Rica 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  2. 120 Cuba 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  3. 122 Micronesia, Federated States of 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  4. 122 Honduras 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  5. 122 Maldives 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  6. 122 Malaysia 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  7. 122 Syrian Arab Republic 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  8. 122 Tonga 7.00 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 Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 7.00 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 Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The highest recorded value was 134.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1977.
What is the lowest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 0 SIPRI trend indicator values in 2003.
How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled?
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 122nd out of 172 countries with data for 2024.
Is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Over the last ten years it is down 46.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Lao People's Democratic Republic 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.