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

Nigeria: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled was 67.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
67.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
Change on year
down 28.0%
World rank
52nd
of 172 countries
All-time high
642.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
in 1982
All-time low
1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled in Nigeria, 1961–2024

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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 Nigeria stood at 67.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values.

That represents a change of down 28.0% on the previous year and down 71.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled in Nigeria peaked at 642.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1982 and was at its lowest, 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, in 1961.

Nigeria ranks 52nd 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 41.22 million SIPRI trend indicator values 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 159.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 9
1970s 103.80 million SIPRI trend indicator values 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 424.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 10
1980s 281.90 million SIPRI trend indicator values 15.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 642.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 10
1990s 27.20 million SIPRI trend indicator values 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 95.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 10
2000s 31.75 million SIPRI trend indicator values 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 66.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 10
2010s 93.30 million SIPRI trend indicator values 18.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 232.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 10
2020s 116.40 million SIPRI trend indicator values 54.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 283.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 5

Countries ranked near Nigeria

  1. 49 Thailand 73.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  2. 50 China (People’s Republic of) 72.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  3. 50 Egypt 72.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  4. 53 Sweden 66.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  5. 54 Afghanistan, Islamic Republic of 65.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  6. 55 Finland 64.00 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 Nigeria?
Arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled in Nigeria was 67.00 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 Nigeria?
The highest recorded value was 642.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1982.
What is the lowest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled recorded in Nigeria?
The lowest recorded value was 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1961.
How does Nigeria rank for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled?
Nigeria ranks 52nd out of 172 countries with data for 2024.
Is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled rising or falling in Nigeria?
Over the last ten years it is down 71.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nigeria 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.