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

United Kingdom: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled was 643.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
643.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
Change on year
up 36.2%
World rank
13th
of 172 countries
All-time high
2.70 billion SIPRI trend indicator values
in 1969
All-time low
26.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024

Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled in United Kingdom, 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 United Kingdom stood at 643.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values.

The figure is up 36.2% on the previous year and up 196.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled in United Kingdom peaked at 2.70 billion SIPRI trend indicator values in 1969 and was at its lowest, 26.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, in 1960.

That places United Kingdom 13th out of 172 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 729.10 million SIPRI trend indicator values 26.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 2.70 billion SIPRI trend indicator values 10
1970s 229.90 million SIPRI trend indicator values 70.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 337.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 10
1980s 443.40 million SIPRI trend indicator values 207.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 812.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 10
1990s 585.10 million SIPRI trend indicator values 120.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 1.13 billion SIPRI trend indicator values 10
2000s 613.80 million SIPRI trend indicator values 31.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 1.29 billion SIPRI trend indicator values 10
2010s 467.90 million SIPRI trend indicator values 217.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 1.00 billion SIPRI trend indicator values 10
2020s 700.60 million SIPRI trend indicator values 472.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 886.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 5

Countries ranked near United Kingdom

  1. 10 Japan 977.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  2. 11 United Arab Emirates 932.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  3. 12 Bahrain 848.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  4. 14 Greece 623.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  5. 15 Hungary 604.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  6. 16 Kazakhstan 550.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare

See the full ranking of 217 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled in United Kingdom?
Arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled in United Kingdom was 643.00 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 United Kingdom?
The highest recorded value was 2.70 billion SIPRI trend indicator values in 1969.
What is the lowest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled recorded in United Kingdom?
The lowest recorded value was 26.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1960.
How does United Kingdom rank for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled?
United Kingdom ranks 13th out of 172 countries with data for 2024.
Is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled rising or falling in United Kingdom?
Over the last ten years it is up 196.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Kingdom 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 — 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 — these are filled holes, not forecasts.