Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled in Least developed countries

Least developed countries: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled was 748.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
748.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
Change on year
down 26.7%
World rank
32nd
of 45 countries
All-time high
2.82 billion SIPRI trend indicator values
in 1989
All-time low
132.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
in 1961
Years of data
52
1960–2023

Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled in Least developed countries, 1960–2023

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled in Least developed countries is 748.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of down 26.7% on the previous year and down 59.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled in Least developed countries peaked at 2.82 billion SIPRI trend indicator values in 1989 and was at its lowest, 132.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, in 1961.

Least developed countries ranks 32nd of 45 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 285.60 million SIPRI trend indicator values 132.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 510.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 10
1970s 1.22 billion SIPRI trend indicator values 658.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 2.57 billion SIPRI trend indicator values 10
1980s 1.90 billion SIPRI trend indicator values 1.44 billion SIPRI trend indicator values 2.82 billion SIPRI trend indicator values 10
2000s 804.50 million SIPRI trend indicator values 597.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 1.15 billion SIPRI trend indicator values 8
2010s 1.51 billion SIPRI trend indicator values 951.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 2.02 billion SIPRI trend indicator values 10
2020s 812.25 million SIPRI trend indicator values 672.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 1.02 billion SIPRI trend indicator values 4

Countries ranked near Least developed countries

  1. 29 Romania 278.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  2. 30 Germany 239.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  3. 31 Philippines 238.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  4. 32 Myanmar 222.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  5. 33 Israel 211.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  6. 34 New Zealand 200.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  7. 35 France 188.00 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 Least developed countries?
Arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled in Least developed countries was 748.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled recorded in Least developed countries?
The highest recorded value was 2.82 billion SIPRI trend indicator values in 1989.
What is the lowest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled recorded in Least developed countries?
The lowest recorded value was 132.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1961.
How does Least developed countries rank for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled?
Least developed countries ranks 32nd out of 45 countries with data for 2023.
Is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled rising or falling in Least developed countries?
Over the last ten years it is down 59.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Least developed countries 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.