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

Saudi Arabia: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled was 1.11 billion SIPRI trend indicator values in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.11 billion SIPRI trend indicator values
Change on year
down 14.3%
World rank
6th
of 172 countries
All-time high
3.97 billion SIPRI trend indicator values
in 2017
All-time low
5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
in 1964
Years of data
65
1960–2024

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

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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 Saudi Arabia stood at 1.11 billion SIPRI trend indicator values.

That represents a change of down 14.3% on the previous year and down 59.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled in Saudi Arabia peaked at 3.97 billion SIPRI trend indicator values in 2017 and was at its lowest, 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, in 1964.

Saudi Arabia ranks 6th 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 142.75 million SIPRI trend indicator values 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 448.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 10
1970s 485.70 million SIPRI trend indicator values 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 1.03 billion SIPRI trend indicator values 10
1980s 1.61 billion SIPRI trend indicator values 784.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 2.84 billion SIPRI trend indicator values 10
1990s 1.75 billion SIPRI trend indicator values 981.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 2.89 billion SIPRI trend indicator values 10
2000s 385.70 million SIPRI trend indicator values 60.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 1.16 billion SIPRI trend indicator values 10
2010s 2.38 billion SIPRI trend indicator values 810.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 3.97 billion SIPRI trend indicator values 10
2020s 1.94 billion SIPRI trend indicator values 1.11 billion SIPRI trend indicator values 3.06 billion SIPRI trend indicator values 5

Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia

  1. 3 United States 1.21 billion SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  2. 4 India 1.17 billion SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  3. 5 Qatar 1.15 billion SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  4. 7 Korea 1.01 billion SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  5. 8 Australia 983.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  6. 9 Pakistan 982.00 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 Saudi Arabia?
Arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled in Saudi Arabia was 1.11 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 Saudi Arabia?
The highest recorded value was 3.97 billion SIPRI trend indicator values in 2017.
What is the lowest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled recorded in Saudi Arabia?
The lowest recorded value was 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1964.
How does Saudi Arabia rank for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled?
Saudi Arabia ranks 6th out of 172 countries with data for 2024.
Is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
Over the last ten years it is down 59.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Saudi Arabia 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.