Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per capita in Lao People's Democratic Republic

Lao People's Democratic Republic: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per capita was 0.9009 SIPRI trend indicator values per person in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.9009 SIPRI trend indicator values per person
Change on year
up 130.2%
World rank
106th
of 172 countries
All-time high
42.96 SIPRI trend indicator values per person
in 1977
All-time low
0 SIPRI trend indicator values per person
in 2003
Years of data
47
1960–2024

Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per capita in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1960–2024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per capita in Lao People's Democratic Republic is 0.9009 SIPRI trend indicator values per person, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 130.2% on the previous year and down 68.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per capita in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 42.96 SIPRI trend indicator values per person in 1977 and was at its lowest, 0 SIPRI trend indicator values per person, in 2003.

Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 106th 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 4.12 SIPRI trend indicator values per person 1.41 SIPRI trend indicator values per person 8.56 SIPRI trend indicator values per person 10
1970s 11.76 SIPRI trend indicator values per person 0.3402 SIPRI trend indicator values per person 42.96 SIPRI trend indicator values per person 9
1980s 11.02 SIPRI trend indicator values per person 0.2899 SIPRI trend indicator values per person 26.55 SIPRI trend indicator values per person 8
1990s 5 SIPRI trend indicator values per person 1.86 SIPRI trend indicator values per person 8.35 SIPRI trend indicator values per person 4
2000s 1.45 SIPRI trend indicator values per person 0 SIPRI trend indicator values per person 4.17 SIPRI trend indicator values per person 5
2010s 4.35 SIPRI trend indicator values per person 0.285 SIPRI trend indicator values per person 17.26 SIPRI trend indicator values per person 7
2020s 1 SIPRI trend indicator values per person 0.3914 SIPRI trend indicator values per person 2.31 SIPRI trend indicator values per person 4

Countries ranked near Lao People's Democratic Republic

  1. 103 Argentina 0.941 SIPRI trend indicator values per person compare
  2. 104 Malawi 0.9237 SIPRI trend indicator values per person compare
  3. 105 South Sudan 0.9073 SIPRI trend indicator values per person compare
  4. 107 Dominican Republic 0.8751 SIPRI trend indicator values per person compare
  5. 108 Mongolia 0.8737 SIPRI trend indicator values per person compare
  6. 109 Papua New Guinea 0.8663 SIPRI trend indicator values per person compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per capita in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per capita in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 0.9009 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 Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The highest recorded value was 42.96 SIPRI trend indicator values per person in 1977.
What is the lowest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per capita recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 0 SIPRI trend indicator values per person in 2003.
How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per capita?
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 106th out of 172 countries with data for 2024.
Is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per capita rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Over the last ten years it is down 68.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Lao People's Democratic Republic 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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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.

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Indicator
Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per capita
Unit
SIPRI trend indicator values per person
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
217 places, 9,420 data points, 1960–2024
Last refreshed

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.