Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per square kilometre in South Asia
South Asia: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per square kilometre was 467.61 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
467.61 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre
Change on year
down 47.0%
Rank
6th
of 43 groups
All-time high
1,776 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre
in 2013
All-time low
117.99 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre
in 1962
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per square kilometre in South Asia, 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 South Asia is 467.61 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 47.0% on the previous year and down 73.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per square kilometre in South Asia peaked at 1,776 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre in 2013 and was at its lowest, 117.99 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre, in 1962.
That places South Asia 6th 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 South Asia, year by year
| Year | SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 341.77 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 117.99 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -65.5% |
| 1963 | 202.91 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +72.0% |
| 1964 | 284.56 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +40.2% |
| 1965 | 324.19 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +13.9% |
| 1966 | 300.05 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -7.4% |
| 1967 | 380.5 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +26.8% |
| 1968 | 496.41 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +30.5% |
| 1969 | 452.01 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -8.9% |
| 1970 | 264 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -41.6% |
| 1971 | 575.97 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +118.2% |
| 1972 | 561.07 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -2.6% |
| 1973 | 426.69 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -24.0% |
| 1974 | 408.81 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -4.2% |
| 1975 | 353.98 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -13.4% |
| 1976 | 601 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +69.8% |
| 1977 | 730.91 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +21.6% |
| 1978 | 371.26 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -49.2% |
| 1979 | 357.56 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -3.7% |
| 1980 | 548.55 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +53.4% |
| 1981 | 654.33 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +19.3% |
| 1982 | 716.01 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +9.4% |
| 1983 | 818.21 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +14.3% |
| 1984 | 847.71 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 1985 | 941.57 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +11.1% |
| 1986 | 1,275 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +35.4% |
| 1987 | 1,201 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -5.8% |
| 1988 | 1,226 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +2.1% |
| 1989 | 1,187 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -3.2% |
| 1990 | 908.8 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -23.5% |
| 1991 | 631.69 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -30.5% |
| 1992 | 396 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -37.3% |
| 1993 | 244.63 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -38.2% |
| 1994 | 301.57 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +23.3% |
| 1995 | 472.95 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +56.8% |
| 1996 | 312.02 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -34.0% |
| 1997 | 523.71 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +67.8% |
| 1998 | 265.44 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -49.3% |
| 1999 | 439.81 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +65.7% |
| 2000 | 440.66 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 2001 | 486.34 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +10.4% |
| 2002 | 624.27 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +28.4% |
| 2003 | 850.87 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +36.3% |
| 2004 | 704.34 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -17.2% |
| 2005 | 378.75 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -46.2% |
| 2006 | 540.95 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +42.8% |
| 2007 | 730.92 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +35.1% |
| 2008 | 512.57 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -29.9% |
| 2009 | 584.86 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +14.1% |
| 2010 | 877.28 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +50.0% |
| 2011 | 1,123 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +28.0% |
| 2012 | 1,397 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +24.4% |
| 2013 | 1,776 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +27.2% |
| 2014 | 1,021 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -42.5% |
| 2015 | 1,010 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 901.99 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -10.7% |
| 2017 | 907.96 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 680.91 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -25.0% |
| 2019 | 1,183 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +73.8% |
| 2020 | 812.37 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -31.4% |
| 2021 | 1,212 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | +49.2% |
| 2022 | 882.85 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -27.2% |
| 2023 | 467.61 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | -47.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 322.27 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 117.99 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 496.41 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 465.12 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 264 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 730.91 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 941.66 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 548.55 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 1,275 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 449.66 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 244.63 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 908.8 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 585.45 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 378.75 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 850.87 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,088 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 680.91 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 1,776 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 843.81 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 467.61 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 1,212 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Asia
- 3 Qatar 174,064 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre compare
- 4 Malta 140,625 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre compare
- 5 Seychelles 41,304 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre compare
- 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
More public sector data for South Asia
- Arms imports 1.26 billion SIPRI trend indicator values (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per capita 0.7506 SIPRI trend indicator values per person (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per unit of GDP 0.0003 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate -19.55 % change on previous year (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled 1.26 billion SIPRI trend indicator values (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), per capita 54.8 current USD per person (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), per unit of GDP 0.0211 current USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate 4.84 % change on previous year (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), gaps filled 91.92 billion current USD (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), per square kilometre 26,198 current USD per square kilometre (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per square kilometre in South Asia?
- Arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per square kilometre in South Asia was 467.61 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 South Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,776 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre in 2013.
- What is the lowest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per square kilometre recorded in South Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 117.99 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre in 1962.
- How does South Asia rank for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per square kilometre?
- South Asia ranks 6th out of 43 groups with data for 2023.
- Is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per square kilometre rising or falling in South Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 73.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Asia 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.