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

Sri Lanka: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled was 9.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
9.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
Change on year
up 80.0%
World rank
116th
of 172 countries
All-time high
289.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
in 2000
All-time low
0 SIPRI trend indicator values
in 1964
Years of data
61
1960–2024

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

0100.0M200.0M300.0M196019922024

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

Analysis

In 2024, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled in Sri Lanka stood at 9.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values.

The figure is up 80.0% on the previous year and up 80.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled in Sri Lanka peaked at 289.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0 SIPRI trend indicator values, in 1964.

That places Sri Lanka 116th out of 172 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 0 SIPRI trend indicator values 4.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 6
1970s 18.30 million SIPRI trend indicator values 0 SIPRI trend indicator values 47.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 10
1980s 37.10 million SIPRI trend indicator values 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 111.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 10
1990s 78.70 million SIPRI trend indicator values 19.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 207.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 10
2000s 91.70 million SIPRI trend indicator values 21.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 289.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 10
2010s 32.85 million SIPRI trend indicator values 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 100.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 10
2020s 25.50 million SIPRI trend indicator values 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 56.50 million SIPRI trend indicator values 5

Countries ranked near Sri Lanka

  1. 116 Guyana 9.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  2. 116 Lebanon 9.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  3. 116 Papua New Guinea 9.00 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 Sri Lanka?
Arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled in Sri Lanka was 9.00 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 Sri Lanka?
The highest recorded value was 289.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2000.
What is the lowest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled recorded in Sri Lanka?
The lowest recorded value was 0 SIPRI trend indicator values in 1964.
How does Sri Lanka rank for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled?
Sri Lanka ranks 116th out of 172 countries with data for 2024.
Is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
Over the last ten years it is up 80.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sri Lanka 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.