Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per square kilometre in France
France: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per square kilometre was 222.66 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
222.66 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre
Change on year
down 9.8%
World rank
71st
of 170 countries
All-time high
2,412 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre
in 1964
All-time low
3.71 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre
in 2005
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per square kilometre in France, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per square kilometre in France is 222.66 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 9.8% on the previous year and up 15.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per square kilometre in France peaked at 2,412 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre in 1964 and was at its lowest, 3.71 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre, in 2005.
France ranks 71st of 170 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 square kilometre in France, year by year
| Year | SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 595.6 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 226.37 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -62.0% |
| 1963 | 300.58 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +32.8% |
| 1964 | 2,412 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +702.5% |
| 1965 | 701.36 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -70.9% |
| 1966 | 196.68 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -72.0% |
| 1967 | 181.84 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -7.5% |
| 1968 | 228.22 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +25.5% |
| 1969 | 118.75 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -48.0% |
| 1970 | 81.64 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -31.2% |
| 1971 | 105.76 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +29.5% |
| 1972 | 61.23 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -42.1% |
| 1973 | 94.63 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +54.5% |
| 1974 | 85.35 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -9.8% |
| 1975 | 83.5 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -2.2% |
| 1976 | 345.12 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +313.3% |
| 1977 | 359.96 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 1978 | 428.61 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +19.1% |
| 1979 | 198.53 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -53.7% |
| 1980 | 129.88 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -34.6% |
| 1981 | 196.68 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +51.4% |
| 1982 | 263.48 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +34.0% |
| 1983 | 200.39 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -23.9% |
| 1984 | 135.45 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -32.4% |
| 1985 | 37.11 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -72.6% |
| 1986 | 185.55 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +400.0% |
| 1987 | 155.86 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -16.0% |
| 1988 | 246.78 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +58.3% |
| 1989 | 198.53 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -19.5% |
| 1990 | 120.61 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -39.3% |
| 1991 | 1,759 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +1358.5% |
| 1992 | 786.72 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -55.3% |
| 1993 | 178.12 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -77.4% |
| 1994 | 148.44 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -16.7% |
| 1995 | 179.98 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +21.3% |
| 1996 | 118.75 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -34.0% |
| 1997 | 413.77 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +248.4% |
| 1998 | 317.28 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -23.3% |
| 1999 | 194.82 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -38.6% |
| 2000 | 181.84 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -6.7% |
| 2001 | 113.18 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -37.8% |
| 2002 | 70.51 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -37.7% |
| 2003 | 102.05 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +44.7% |
| 2004 | 172.56 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +69.1% |
| 2005 | 3.71 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -97.8% |
| 2006 | 126.17 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +3300.0% |
| 2007 | 139.16 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +10.3% |
| 2008 | 3.71 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -97.3% |
| 2009 | 133.59 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +3500.0% |
| 2010 | 191.11 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +43.1% |
| 2011 | 76.07 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -60.2% |
| 2012 | 159.57 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +109.8% |
| 2013 | 192.97 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +20.9% |
| 2014 | 31.54 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -83.7% |
| 2015 | 66.8 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +111.8% |
| 2016 | 70.51 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 2017 | 155.86 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +121.1% |
| 2018 | 372.95 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +139.3% |
| 2019 | 192.97 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -48.3% |
| 2020 | 417.48 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +116.3% |
| 2021 | 194.82 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -53.3% |
| 2022 | 246.78 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +26.7% |
| 2023 | 222.66 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -9.8% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 222.66 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,190 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre, 19% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- France's 222.66 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 604.51 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre, 37% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per square kilometre 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 | +3500.0% | 3.71 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 133.59 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre |
| 2006 | +3300.0% | 3.71 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 126.17 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre |
| 1991 | +1358.5% | 120.61 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 1,759 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre |
| 1964 | +702.5% | 300.58 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 2,412 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre |
| 1986 | +400.0% | 37.11 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 185.55 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 551.28 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 118.75 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 2,412 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 184.43 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 61.23 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 428.61 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 174.97 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 37.11 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 263.48 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 421.75 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 118.75 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 1,759 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 104.65 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 3.71 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 181.84 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 151.03 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 31.54 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 372.95 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 270.43 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 194.82 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 417.48 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near France
- 68 El Salvador 241.31 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre compare
- 69 Sweden 240.63 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre compare
- 70 Bosnia and Herzegovina 234.38 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre compare
- 72 Tunisia 212.41 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre compare
- 73 Cote d'Ivoire 210.69 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre compare
- 74 Indonesia 206.07 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre compare
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- Arms imports 236.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values (2025)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per capita 2.74 SIPRI trend indicator values per person (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per square kilometre in France?
- Arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per square kilometre in France was 222.66 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per square kilometre recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 2,412 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre in 1964.
- What is the lowest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per square kilometre recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.71 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre in 2005.
- How does France rank for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per square kilometre?
- France ranks 71st out of 170 countries with data for 2023.
- Is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per square kilometre rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.4%. 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 square kilometre. 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 Land area (sq. km), 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) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Arms imports Arms Transfers Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
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 Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.