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

Tanzania: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled was 52.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2021. β—† Volatile

Latest (2021)
52.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
Change on year
up 550.0%
World rank
63rd
of 172 countries
All-time high
260.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
in 1979
All-time low
1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
in 1967
Years of data
58
1964–2021

Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled in Tanzania, 1964–2021

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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 Tanzania is 52.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, measured in 2021.

The figure is up 550.0% on the previous year and down 33.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled in Tanzania peaked at 260.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1979 and was at its lowest, 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, in 1967.

Tanzania ranks 63rd 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 7.17 million SIPRI trend indicator values 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 22.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 6
1970s 89.75 million SIPRI trend indicator values 11.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 260.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 10
1980s 21.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 121.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 10
1990s 7.50 million SIPRI trend indicator values 2.50 million SIPRI trend indicator values 18.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 10
2000s 15.30 million SIPRI trend indicator values 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 51.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 10
2010s 45.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 118.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 10
2020s 30.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 52.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 2

Countries ranked near Tanzania

  1. 60 Cambodia 54.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  2. 60 Namibia 54.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  3. 62 Kyrgyzstan 53.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  4. 64 Lithuania, Republic of 51.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  5. 65 Czech Republic 50.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  6. 66 Ethiopia, The Federal Democratic Republic of 48.00 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 Tanzania?
Arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled in Tanzania was 52.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2021, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled recorded in Tanzania?
The highest recorded value was 260.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1979.
What is the lowest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled recorded in Tanzania?
The lowest recorded value was 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1967.
How does Tanzania rank for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled?
Tanzania ranks 63rd out of 172 countries with data for 2021.
Is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled rising or falling in Tanzania?
Over the last ten years it is down 33.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Tanzania 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.