Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per capita in France
France: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per capita was 2.74 SIPRI trend indicator values per person in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.74 SIPRI trend indicator values per person
Change on year
up 56.3%
World rank
84th
of 172 countries
All-time high
26.32 SIPRI trend indicator values per person
in 1964
All-time low
0.0311 SIPRI trend indicator values per person
in 2008
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per capita in France, 1960–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in SIPRI trend indicator values per person.
Analysis
France recorded 2.74 SIPRI trend indicator values per person for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per capita in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 56.3% on the previous year and up 969.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per capita in France peaked at 26.32 SIPRI trend indicator values per person in 1964 and was at its lowest, 0.0311 SIPRI trend indicator values per person, in 2008.
France ranks 84th 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.
Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per capita in France, year by year
| Year | SIPRI trend indicator values per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 11.09 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | — |
| 1961 | 6.7 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -39.6% |
| 1962 | 2.52 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -62.4% |
| 1963 | 3.31 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +31.5% |
| 1964 | 26.32 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +694.0% |
| 1965 | 7.58 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -71.2% |
| 1966 | 2.11 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -72.2% |
| 1967 | 1.93 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -8.3% |
| 1968 | 2.41 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +24.6% |
| 1969 | 1.24 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -48.4% |
| 1970 | 0.846 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -31.9% |
| 1971 | 1.09 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +28.3% |
| 1972 | 0.6231 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -42.6% |
| 1973 | 0.9552 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +53.3% |
| 1974 | 0.8559 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -10.4% |
| 1975 | 0.8333 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -2.6% |
| 1976 | 3.43 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +311.6% |
| 1977 | 3.56 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +3.8% |
| 1978 | 4.22 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +18.5% |
| 1979 | 1.95 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -53.9% |
| 1980 | 1.27 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -34.9% |
| 1981 | 1.91 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +50.5% |
| 1982 | 2.54 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +33.5% |
| 1983 | 1.92 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -24.4% |
| 1984 | 1.29 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -32.7% |
| 1985 | 0.3529 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -72.7% |
| 1986 | 1.76 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +397.5% |
| 1987 | 1.47 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -16.5% |
| 1988 | 2.31 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +57.4% |
| 1989 | 1.85 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -20.0% |
| 1990 | 1.12 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -39.6% |
| 1991 | 16.19 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +1351.2% |
| 1992 | 7.21 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -55.5% |
| 1993 | 1.62 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -77.5% |
| 1994 | 1.35 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -17.0% |
| 1995 | 1.63 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +20.8% |
| 1996 | 1.07 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -34.3% |
| 1997 | 3.72 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +247.2% |
| 1998 | 2.84 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -23.6% |
| 1999 | 1.74 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -38.9% |
| 2000 | 1.61 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -7.3% |
| 2001 | 0.9941 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -38.2% |
| 2002 | 0.6148 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -38.2% |
| 2003 | 0.8835 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +43.7% |
| 2004 | 1.48 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +67.9% |
| 2005 | 0.0317 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -97.9% |
| 2006 | 1.07 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +3276.4% |
| 2007 | 1.17 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +9.6% |
| 2008 | 0.0311 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -97.3% |
| 2009 | 1.11 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +3481.6% |
| 2010 | 1.58 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +42.4% |
| 2011 | 0.6275 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -60.4% |
| 2012 | 1.31 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +108.7% |
| 2013 | 1.58 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +20.3% |
| 2014 | 0.2564 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -83.7% |
| 2015 | 0.541 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +111.0% |
| 2016 | 0.5695 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +5.3% |
| 2017 | 1.26 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +120.4% |
| 2018 | 2.99 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +138.4% |
| 2019 | 1.54 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -48.4% |
| 2020 | 3.33 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +115.6% |
| 2021 | 1.55 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -53.5% |
| 2022 | 1.95 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +26.0% |
| 2023 | 1.76 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -10.0% |
| 2024 | 2.74 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +56.3% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 2.74 SIPRI trend indicator values per person is below the median for high income countries, which is 17.66 SIPRI trend indicator values per person, 16% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- France's 2.74 SIPRI trend indicator values per person is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 8.02 SIPRI trend indicator values per person, 34% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per capita in France changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +3481.6% | 0.0311 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 1.11 SIPRI trend indicator values per person |
| 2006 | +3276.4% | 0.0317 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 1.07 SIPRI trend indicator values per person |
| 1991 | +1351.2% | 1.12 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 16.19 SIPRI trend indicator values per person |
| 1964 | +694.0% | 3.31 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 26.32 SIPRI trend indicator values per person |
| 1986 | +397.5% | 0.3529 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 1.76 SIPRI trend indicator values per person |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6.52 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 1.24 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 26.32 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.84 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 0.6231 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 4.22 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.67 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 0.3529 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 2.54 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.85 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 1.07 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 16.19 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.9 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 0.0311 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 1.61 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.23 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 0.2564 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 2.99 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.26 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 1.55 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 3.33 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 5 |
Countries ranked near France
- 81 Uruguay 2.95 SIPRI trend indicator values per person compare
- 82 Germany 2.86 SIPRI trend indicator values per person compare
- 83 Azerbaijan 2.74 SIPRI trend indicator values per person compare
- 85 Algeria 2.73 SIPRI trend indicator values per person compare
- 86 Rwanda 2.65 SIPRI trend indicator values per person compare
- 87 Belize 2.43 SIPRI trend indicator values per person compare
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- Arms imports 236.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values (2025)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per unit of GDP 0.0001 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate 56.67 % change on previous year (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled 188.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per capita in France?
- Arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per capita in France was 2.74 SIPRI trend indicator values per person in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per capita recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 26.32 SIPRI trend indicator values per person in 1964.
- What is the lowest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per capita recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0311 SIPRI trend indicator values per person in 2008.
- How does France rank for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per capita?
- France ranks 84th out of 172 countries with data for 2024.
- Is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per capita rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 969.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values) ÷ Population, total
Computed from
- Arms imports Arms Transfers Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
- Population, total World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.