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

Zambia: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled was 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
Change on year
down 80.0%
World rank
157th
of 172 countries
All-time high
253.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
in 1981
All-time low
0 SIPRI trend indicator values
in 2005
Years of data
50
1964–2024

Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled in Zambia, 1964–2024

0100.0M200.0M300.0M196419942024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled in Zambia is 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 80.0% on the previous year and down 96.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled in Zambia peaked at 253.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1981 and was at its lowest, 0 SIPRI trend indicator values, in 2005.

That places Zambia 157th out of 172 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 11.83 million SIPRI trend indicator values 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 17.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 6
1970s 47.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 4.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 165.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 10
1980s 96.10 million SIPRI trend indicator values 18.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 253.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 5
1990s 21.12 million SIPRI trend indicator values 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 34.25 million SIPRI trend indicator values 4
2000s 10.82 million SIPRI trend indicator values 0 SIPRI trend indicator values 43.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 10
2010s 33.18 million SIPRI trend indicator values 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 61.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 10
2020s 6.20 million SIPRI trend indicator values 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 20.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 5

Countries ranked near Zambia

  1. 157 Belize 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  2. 157 Comoros, Union of the 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  3. 157 Gabon 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  4. 157 Lesotho, Kingdom of 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  5. 157 Madagascar, Republic of 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  6. 157 North Macedonia, Republic of 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  7. 157 Mozambique, Republic of 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  8. 157 Democratic People’s Republic of Korea 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  9. 157 Yemen, Republic of 1.00 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 Zambia?
Arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled in Zambia was 1.00 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 Zambia?
The highest recorded value was 253.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1981.
What is the lowest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled recorded in Zambia?
The lowest recorded value was 0 SIPRI trend indicator values in 2005.
How does Zambia rank for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled?
Zambia ranks 157th out of 172 countries with data for 2024.
Is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), gaps filled rising or falling in Zambia?
Over the last ten years it is down 96.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Zambia 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.