Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per capita in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per capita was 9.28 SIPRI trend indicator values per person in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
9.28 SIPRI trend indicator values per person
Change on year
up 34.7%
World rank
45th
of 172 countries
All-time high
48.72 SIPRI trend indicator values per person
in 1969
All-time low
0.4962 SIPRI trend indicator values per person
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per capita in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1960–2024
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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is 9.28 SIPRI trend indicator values per person, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 34.7% on the previous year and up 176.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per capita in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 48.72 SIPRI trend indicator values per person in 1969 and was at its lowest, 0.4962 SIPRI trend indicator values per person, in 1960.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 45th 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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | SIPRI trend indicator values per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0.4962 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | — |
| 1961 | 0.6439 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +29.8% |
| 1962 | 0.7136 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +10.8% |
| 1963 | 2.96 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +315.3% |
| 1964 | 2.46 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -16.9% |
| 1965 | 3.05 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +24.0% |
| 1966 | 4.43 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +45.0% |
| 1967 | 26.28 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +493.5% |
| 1968 | 42.53 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +61.8% |
| 1969 | 48.72 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +14.6% |
| 1970 | 1.26 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -97.4% |
| 1971 | 3.15 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +150.4% |
| 1972 | 3.96 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +25.7% |
| 1973 | 4.25 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +7.5% |
| 1974 | 5.67 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +33.4% |
| 1975 | 5.99 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +5.7% |
| 1976 | 4.47 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -25.5% |
| 1977 | 4.66 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +4.4% |
| 1978 | 3.4 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -27.1% |
| 1979 | 4.12 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +21.4% |
| 1980 | 9.89 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +139.8% |
| 1981 | 14.41 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +45.7% |
| 1982 | 13.6 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -5.6% |
| 1983 | 5.18 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -61.9% |
| 1984 | 12.09 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +133.2% |
| 1985 | 6.28 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -48.1% |
| 1986 | 4.82 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -23.3% |
| 1987 | 3.64 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -24.3% |
| 1988 | 4.94 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +35.4% |
| 1989 | 3.66 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -25.8% |
| 1990 | 2.1 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -42.8% |
| 1991 | 16.37 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +680.9% |
| 1992 | 19.69 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +20.3% |
| 1993 | 13.57 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -31.1% |
| 1994 | 7.1 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -47.6% |
| 1995 | 8.55 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +20.4% |
| 1996 | 9.76 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +14.2% |
| 1997 | 8.71 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -10.8% |
| 1998 | 12.98 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +49.0% |
| 1999 | 2.25 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -82.7% |
| 2000 | 15.91 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +607.3% |
| 2001 | 21.77 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +36.8% |
| 2002 | 12.14 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -44.2% |
| 2003 | 13.01 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +7.1% |
| 2004 | 3.58 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -72.5% |
| 2005 | 0.5132 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -85.7% |
| 2006 | 6.16 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +1100.8% |
| 2007 | 13.7 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +122.3% |
| 2008 | 9.3 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -32.1% |
| 2009 | 6.12 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -34.2% |
| 2010 | 7.36 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +20.3% |
| 2011 | 5.64 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -23.3% |
| 2012 | 8.71 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +54.4% |
| 2013 | 7.94 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -8.9% |
| 2014 | 3.36 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -57.7% |
| 2015 | 6.51 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +94.0% |
| 2016 | 4.39 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -32.6% |
| 2017 | 15.19 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +246.0% |
| 2018 | 6.98 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -54.0% |
| 2019 | 6.03 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -13.6% |
| 2020 | 9.59 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +58.9% |
| 2021 | 13.23 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +37.9% |
| 2022 | 12.74 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -3.7% |
| 2023 | 6.89 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | -46.0% |
| 2024 | 9.28 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | +34.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 13.23 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 0.4962 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 48.72 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 10 |
| 1970s | 4.09 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 1.26 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 5.99 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.85 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 3.64 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 14.41 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 10.11 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 2.1 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 19.69 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.22 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 0.5132 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 21.77 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.21 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 3.36 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 15.19 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.35 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 6.89 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 13.23 SIPRI trend indicator values per person | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- 42 Ireland 11.86 SIPRI trend indicator values per person compare
- 43 Finland 11.39 SIPRI trend indicator values per person compare
- 44 Guyana 10.83 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
- 48 Kosovo 8.32 SIPRI trend indicator values per person compare
More public sector data for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Arms imports 643.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per unit of GDP 0.0002 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate 36.23 % change on previous year (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled 643.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), per capita 1,180 current USD per person (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), per unit of GDP 0.0221 current USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate 8.58 % change on previous year (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), gaps filled 81.76 billion current USD (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per square kilometre 1,951 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre (2023)
- Military expenditure (current USD), per square kilometre 311,261 current USD per square kilometre (2023)
All data for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland →
Frequently asked questions
- What is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per capita in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per capita in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 9.28 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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 48.72 SIPRI trend indicator values per person in 1969.
- What is the lowest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per capita recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.4962 SIPRI trend indicator values per person in 1960.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per capita?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 45th out of 172 countries with data for 2024.
- Is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per capita rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 176.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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.