Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per square kilometre in Italy
Italy: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per square kilometre was 1,640 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1,640 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre
Change on year
up 104.6%
World rank
28th
of 170 countries
All-time high
6,005 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre
in 1972
All-time low
85 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre
in 1999
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per square kilometre in Italy, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre.
Analysis
Italy recorded 1,640 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per square kilometre in 2023.
That represents a change of up 104.6% on the previous year and up 583.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per square kilometre in Italy peaked at 6,005 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre in 1972 and was at its lowest, 85 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre, in 1999.
Italy ranks 28th of 170 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 Italy, year by year
| Year | SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,452 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 3,012 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +107.5% |
| 1963 | 4,138 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +37.4% |
| 1964 | 3,866 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -6.6% |
| 1965 | 2,489 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -35.6% |
| 1966 | 1,394 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -44.0% |
| 1967 | 363.81 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -73.9% |
| 1968 | 666.42 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +83.2% |
| 1969 | 2,077 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +211.7% |
| 1970 | 2,329 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +12.1% |
| 1971 | 3,754 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +61.2% |
| 1972 | 6,005 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +60.0% |
| 1973 | 3,465 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -42.3% |
| 1974 | 3,794 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +9.5% |
| 1975 | 3,454 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -9.0% |
| 1976 | 2,417 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -30.0% |
| 1977 | 1,758 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -27.3% |
| 1978 | 2,319 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +31.9% |
| 1979 | 2,009 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -13.3% |
| 1980 | 1,591 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -20.8% |
| 1981 | 438.61 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -72.4% |
| 1982 | 819.42 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +86.8% |
| 1983 | 1,030 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +25.7% |
| 1984 | 928.22 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -9.9% |
| 1985 | 697.02 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -24.9% |
| 1986 | 673.22 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -3.4% |
| 1987 | 622.22 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -7.6% |
| 1988 | 608.62 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -2.2% |
| 1989 | 666.42 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +9.5% |
| 1990 | 520.21 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -21.9% |
| 1991 | 686.82 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +32.0% |
| 1992 | 625.62 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -8.9% |
| 1993 | 683.42 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +9.2% |
| 1994 | 663.02 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -3.0% |
| 1995 | 1,112 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +67.7% |
| 1996 | 952.02 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -14.4% |
| 1997 | 1,765 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +85.4% |
| 1998 | 190.41 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -89.2% |
| 1999 | 85 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -55.4% |
| 2000 | 940.09 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +1006.0% |
| 2001 | 814.97 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -13.3% |
| 2002 | 828.49 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 2003 | 1,961 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +136.7% |
| 2004 | 1,528 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -22.1% |
| 2005 | 483.57 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -68.4% |
| 2006 | 1,299 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +168.5% |
| 2007 | 1,579 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +21.6% |
| 2008 | 537.67 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -66.0% |
| 2009 | 317.87 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -40.9% |
| 2010 | 331.4 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 2011 | 967.14 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +191.8% |
| 2012 | 639.12 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -33.9% |
| 2013 | 240.09 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -62.4% |
| 2014 | 429.46 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +78.9% |
| 2015 | 801.44 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +86.6% |
| 2016 | 2,482 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +209.7% |
| 2017 | 2,398 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -3.4% |
| 2018 | 929.94 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -61.2% |
| 2019 | 601.93 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -35.3% |
| 2020 | 679.7 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +12.9% |
| 2021 | 713.52 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +5.0% |
| 2022 | 801.43 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +12.3% |
| 2023 | 1,640 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +104.6% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 1,640 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,190 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre, 1.4× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Italy's 1,640 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 604.51 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre, 2.7× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per square kilometre in Italy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +1006.0% | 85 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 940.09 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,162 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 363.81 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 4,138 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 3,130 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 1,758 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 6,005 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 807.52 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 438.61 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 1,591 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 728.3 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 85 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 1,765 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,029 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 317.87 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 1,961 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 982.02 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 240.09 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 2,482 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 958.68 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 679.7 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 1,640 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 25 United Kingdom 1,951 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre compare
- 26 Czechia 1,918 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre compare
- 27 Lithuania 1,773 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre compare
- 29 Croatia 1,590 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre compare
- 30 New Zealand 1,538 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre compare
- 31 Rwanda 1,500 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per square kilometre in Italy?
- Arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per square kilometre in Italy was 1,640 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 Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 6,005 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre in 1972.
- What is the lowest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per square kilometre recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 85 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre in 1999.
- How does Italy rank for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per square kilometre?
- Italy ranks 28th out of 170 countries with data for 2023.
- Is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per square kilometre rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 583.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy 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.