Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per capita in Guyana
Guyana: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per capita was 10.83 SIPRI trend indicator values per person in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per capita in Guyana, 1968–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in SIPRI trend indicator values per person.
Analysis
Guyana recorded 10.83 SIPRI trend indicator values per person for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per capita in 2024.
The figure is up 79.0% on the previous year and up 337.3% over five years.
Over the whole period, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per capita in Guyana peaked at 29.81 SIPRI trend indicator values per person in 1985 and was at its lowest, 0 SIPRI trend indicator values per person, in 1968.
Guyana ranks 44th 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 Guyana, year by year
| Year | SIPRI trend indicator values per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | — |
| 1971 | 2.81 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | — |
| 1974 | 2.71 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -3.4% |
| 1975 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -100.0% |
| 1976 | 21.27 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | — |
| 1977 | 6.59 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -69.0% |
| 1978 | 1.31 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -80.2% |
| 1979 | 6.49 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +396.4% |
| 1980 | 5.17 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -20.4% |
| 1981 | 18.03 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +249.1% |
| 1983 | 3.87 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -78.6% |
| 1984 | 9.04 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +133.9% |
| 1985 | 29.81 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +229.7% |
| 2001 | 9.16 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -69.3% |
| 2002 | 3.93 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -57.1% |
| 2008 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -100.0% |
| 2018 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | — |
| 2019 | 2.48 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | — |
| 2021 | 6.13 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +147.6% |
| 2023 | 6.05 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -1.3% |
| 2024 | 10.83 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +79.0% |
Guyana compared with similar countries
- Guyana's 10.83 SIPRI trend indicator values per person is below the median for high income countries, which is 17.66 SIPRI trend indicator values per person, 61% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Guyana's 10.83 SIPRI trend indicator values per person is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.38 SIPRI trend indicator values per person, 7.9× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 1 |
| 1970s | 5.88 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 21.27 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 7 |
| 1980s | 13.18 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 3.87 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 29.81 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 5 |
| 2000s | 4.36 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 9.16 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 3 |
| 2010s | 1.24 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 2.48 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 2 |
| 2020s | 7.67 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 6.05 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 10.83 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 3 |
Countries ranked near Guyana
- 41 Maldives 13.26 SIPRI trend indicator values per person compare
- 42 Ireland 11.86 SIPRI trend indicator values per person compare
- 43 Finland 11.39 SIPRI trend indicator values per person compare
- 45 United Kingdom 9.28 SIPRI trend indicator values per person compare
- 46 Slovenia 8.93 SIPRI trend indicator values per person compare
- 47 Central African Republic 8.35 SIPRI trend indicator values per person compare
More public sector data for Guyana
- Democracy, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Universal right to vote in practice, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Elected parliament, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Universal right to vote, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
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- Chief executive of the government is elected 1 (2025)
- Elected parliament 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per capita in Guyana?
- Arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per capita in Guyana was 10.83 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 Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 29.81 SIPRI trend indicator values per person in 1985.
- What is the lowest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per capita recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 SIPRI trend indicator values per person in 1968.
- How does Guyana rank for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per capita?
- Guyana ranks 44th out of 172 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Guyana 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)
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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.