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

United States: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled was 1.21 billion SIPRI trend indicator values in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.21 billion SIPRI trend indicator values
Change on year
up 52.7%
World rank
3rd
of 172 countries
All-time high
1.99 billion SIPRI trend indicator values
in 1987
All-time low
38.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
in 1970
Years of data
65
1960–2024

Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled in United States, 1960–2024

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

Analysis

United States recorded 1.21 billion SIPRI trend indicator values for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled in 2024.

The figure is up 52.7% on the previous year and up 115.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled in United States peaked at 1.99 billion SIPRI trend indicator values in 1987 and was at its lowest, 38.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, in 1970.

That places United States 3rd 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 171.50 million SIPRI trend indicator values 50.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 358.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 10
1970s 452.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 38.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 769.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 10
1980s 864.10 million SIPRI trend indicator values 248.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 1.99 billion SIPRI trend indicator values 10
1990s 583.80 million SIPRI trend indicator values 220.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 968.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 10
2000s 658.70 million SIPRI trend indicator values 333.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 939.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 10
2010s 702.90 million SIPRI trend indicator values 363.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 1.14 billion SIPRI trend indicator values 10
2020s 887.80 million SIPRI trend indicator values 733.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 1.21 billion SIPRI trend indicator values 5

Countries ranked near United States

  1. 1 Ukraine 5.23 billion SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  2. 2 Poland 1.45 billion SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  3. 4 India 1.17 billion SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  4. 5 Qatar 1.15 billion SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  5. 6 Saudi Arabia 1.11 billion SIPRI trend indicator values compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled in United States?
Arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled in United States was 1.21 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 United States?
The highest recorded value was 1.99 billion SIPRI trend indicator values in 1987.
What is the lowest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled recorded in United States?
The lowest recorded value was 38.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1970.
How does United States rank for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled?
United States ranks 3rd out of 172 countries with data for 2024.
Is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled rising or falling in United States?
Over the last ten years it is up 115.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United States 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
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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.