Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per square kilometre in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income)
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income): Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per square kilometre was 453.17 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
453.17 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre
Change on year
up 34.5%
Rank
9th
of 43 groups
All-time high
1,476 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre
in 1982
All-time low
102.31 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
62
1961–2023
Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per square kilometre in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income), 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 Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income) is 453.17 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 34.5% on the previous year and up 24.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per square kilometre in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income) peaked at 1,476 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre in 1982 and was at its lowest, 102.31 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre, in 1961.
That places Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income) 9th out of 43 groups with data for 2023, putting it 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 Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income), year by year
| Year | SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 102.31 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 150.49 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +47.1% |
| 1963 | 155.06 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 1964 | 174.93 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +12.8% |
| 1965 | 233.33 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +33.4% |
| 1966 | 436.37 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +87.0% |
| 1967 | 500.05 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +14.6% |
| 1968 | 422.27 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -15.6% |
| 1969 | 498.56 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +18.1% |
| 1970 | 505.81 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 1971 | 600.97 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +18.8% |
| 1972 | 837.38 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +39.3% |
| 1973 | 1,082 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +29.2% |
| 1974 | 1,108 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +2.4% |
| 1975 | 1,085 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -2.1% |
| 1976 | 947.85 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -12.6% |
| 1977 | 1,342 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +41.5% |
| 1978 | 1,385 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 1979 | 1,173 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -15.3% |
| 1980 | 1,186 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 1981 | 1,219 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 1982 | 1,476 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +21.1% |
| 1983 | 1,203 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -18.5% |
| 1984 | 1,198 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -0.4% |
| 1985 | 979.04 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -18.3% |
| 1986 | 825.97 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -15.6% |
| 1987 | 924.11 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +11.9% |
| 1988 | 620.24 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -32.9% |
| 1989 | 649.45 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 1990 | 583.69 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -10.1% |
| 1991 | 516.54 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -11.5% |
| 1992 | 212.28 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -58.9% |
| 1993 | 351.64 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +65.7% |
| 1994 | 371.01 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 1995 | 299.19 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -19.4% |
| 1996 | 244.26 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -18.4% |
| 1997 | 230.75 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -5.5% |
| 1998 | 196.09 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -15.0% |
| 1999 | 230.46 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +17.5% |
| 2000 | 229.26 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 2001 | 254.99 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +11.2% |
| 2002 | 294.33 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +15.4% |
| 2003 | 216.45 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -26.5% |
| 2005 | 236.02 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +9.0% |
| 2006 | 232.25 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -1.6% |
| 2007 | 282.01 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +21.4% |
| 2008 | 405.88 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +43.9% |
| 2009 | 378.26 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -6.8% |
| 2010 | 585.93 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +54.9% |
| 2011 | 627.46 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 2012 | 489.25 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -22.0% |
| 2013 | 364.86 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -25.4% |
| 2014 | 379.46 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 2015 | 507.94 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +33.9% |
| 2016 | 841.89 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +65.7% |
| 2017 | 680.06 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -19.2% |
| 2018 | 562.44 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -17.3% |
| 2019 | 289.62 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -48.5% |
| 2020 | 315.37 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +8.9% |
| 2021 | 271.23 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -14.0% |
| 2022 | 336.95 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +24.2% |
| 2023 | 453.17 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +34.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 297.04 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 102.31 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 500.05 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,007 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 505.81 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 1,385 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,028 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 620.24 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 1,476 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 323.59 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 196.09 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 583.69 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 281.05 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 216.45 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 405.88 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 9 |
| 2010s | 532.89 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 289.62 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 841.89 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 344.18 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 271.23 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 453.17 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income)
- 6 Israel 39,880 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre compare
- 7 Kuwait 27,890 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre compare
- 8 Barbados 23,256 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre compare
- 9 United Arab Emirates 13,348 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre compare
- 10 Netherlands 11,048 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre compare
- 11 Tonga 9,722 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre compare
- 12 Ukraine 7,406 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre compare
More public sector data for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income)
- Arms imports 1.39 billion SIPRI trend indicator values (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per capita 1.87 SIPRI trend indicator values per person (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per unit of GDP 0.0006 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate -69.59 % change on previous year (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled 1.39 billion SIPRI trend indicator values (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), per capita 78.83 current USD per person (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), per unit of GDP 0.0266 current USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate 8.95 % change on previous year (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), gaps filled 58.47 billion current USD (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), per square kilometre 5,336 current USD per square kilometre (2023)
All data for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income) →
Frequently asked questions
- What is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per square kilometre in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income)?
- Arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per square kilometre in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income) was 453.17 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 Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income)?
- The highest recorded value was 1,476 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre in 1982.
- What is the lowest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per square kilometre recorded in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income)?
- The lowest recorded value was 102.31 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income) rank for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per square kilometre?
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income) ranks 9th out of 43 groups with data for 2023.
- Is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per square kilometre rising or falling in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income) 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.