Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per square kilometre in Philippines

Philippines: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per square kilometre was 419.22 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
419.22 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre
Change on year
down 55.4%
World rank
58th
of 170 countries
All-time high
1,174 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre
in 2020
All-time low
3.35 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre
in 2009
Years of data
60
1961–2023

Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per square kilometre in Philippines, 1961–2023

02505007501.0k1.2k196119922023

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

Analysis

In 2023, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per square kilometre in Philippines stood at 419.22 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre.

That represents a change of down 55.4% on the previous year and up 50.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per square kilometre in Philippines peaked at 1,174 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre in 2020 and was at its lowest, 3.35 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre, in 2009.

Philippines ranks 58th 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 124.43 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre 6.71 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre 341.98 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre 9
1970s 381.97 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre 30.18 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre 858.57 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre 10
1980s 136.76 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre 40.25 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre 392.39 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre 9
1990s 166.57 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre 93.91 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre 241.47 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre 9
2000s 45.09 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre 3.35 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre 114.03 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre 9
2010s 351.81 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre 10.06 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre 932.35 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre 10
2020s 910.55 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre 419.22 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre 1,174 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre 4

Countries ranked near Philippines

  1. 55 Comoros 537.35 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre compare
  2. 56 Bangladesh 530.85 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre compare
  3. 57 India 501.48 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre compare
  4. 59 Belgium 393.52 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre compare
  5. 60 Luxembourg 388.43 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre compare
  6. 61 Fiji 383.14 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 Philippines?
Arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per square kilometre in Philippines was 419.22 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 Philippines?
The highest recorded value was 1,174 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre in 2020.
What is the lowest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per square kilometre recorded in Philippines?
The lowest recorded value was 3.35 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre in 2009.
How does Philippines rank for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per square kilometre?
Philippines ranks 58th out of 170 countries with data for 2023.
Is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per square kilometre rising or falling in Philippines?
Over the last ten years it is up 50.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Philippines 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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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)

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Indicator
Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per square kilometre
Unit
SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
215 places, 8,996 data points, 1961–2023
Last refreshed

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.