Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per unit of GDP in Sweden
Sweden: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per unit of GDP was 0.0001 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0.0001 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP
Change on year
down 35.5%
World rank
130th
of 169 countries
All-time high
0.0178 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP
in 1964
All-time low
0 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP
in 2020
Years of data
64
1960–2024
Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per unit of GDP in Sweden, 1960–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2024, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per unit of gdp in Sweden stood at 0.0001 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP.
That represents a change of down 35.5% on the previous year and up 46.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per unit of gdp in Sweden peaked at 0.0178 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP in 1964 and was at its lowest, 0 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP, in 2020.
Sweden ranks 130th of 169 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per unit of GDP in Sweden, year by year
| Year | SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0.0142 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 0.0095 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | -33.2% |
| 1962 | 0.0069 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | -27.4% |
| 1963 | 0.0157 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | +127.4% |
| 1964 | 0.0178 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | +12.9% |
| 1965 | 0.0129 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | -27.2% |
| 1966 | 0.011 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | -14.9% |
| 1967 | 0.0115 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | +4.5% |
| 1968 | 0.0071 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | -38.3% |
| 1969 | 0.0046 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | -34.9% |
| 1970 | 0.0032 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | -30.6% |
| 1971 | 0.0029 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | -8.4% |
| 1972 | 0.0035 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | +19.0% |
| 1973 | 0.0039 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | +11.3% |
| 1974 | 0.0039 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | -0.3% |
| 1975 | 0.0035 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | -9.2% |
| 1976 | 0.0024 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | -32.0% |
| 1977 | 0.0012 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | -49.6% |
| 1978 | 0.0022 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | +81.7% |
| 1979 | 0.002 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | -9.4% |
| 1980 | 0.0017 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | -13.9% |
| 1981 | 0.0034 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | +96.1% |
| 1982 | 0.0013 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | -60.1% |
| 1983 | 0.0017 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | +23.9% |
| 1984 | 0.001 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | -41.4% |
| 1985 | 0.0007 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | -24.2% |
| 1986 | 0.0008 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | +7.4% |
| 1987 | 0.0007 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | -13.6% |
| 1988 | 0.0007 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | +7.5% |
| 1989 | 0.0006 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | -20.6% |
| 1990 | 0.0004 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | -38.4% |
| 1991 | 0.0002 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | -44.1% |
| 1992 | 0.0002 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | +5.2% |
| 1993 | 0.0002 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | +2.4% |
| 1994 | 0.0013 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | +520.5% |
| 1995 | 0.0004 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | -70.4% |
| 1996 | 0.0003 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | -15.4% |
| 1997 | 0.0007 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | +117.7% |
| 1998 | 0.0011 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | +48.5% |
| 1999 | 0.0008 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | -24.8% |
| 2000 | 0.0008 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | -4.0% |
| 2001 | 0.0007 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | -13.2% |
| 2002 | 0.0003 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | -59.3% |
| 2003 | 0.0002 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | -28.6% |
| 2004 | 0.0001 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | -38.1% |
| 2005 | 0.0002 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | +62.9% |
| 2006 | 0.0003 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | +43.8% |
| 2007 | 0.0001 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | -63.7% |
| 2008 | 0.0001 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | -2.9% |
| 2009 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | -65.8% |
| 2011 | 0.0003 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | +838.9% |
| 2012 | 0.0004 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | +13.3% |
| 2013 | 0.0001 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | -74.8% |
| 2014 | 0.0001 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | -19.5% |
| 2015 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | -35.7% |
| 2016 | 0.0001 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | +185.2% |
| 2017 | 0.0001 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | -56.2% |
| 2018 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | -78.7% |
| 2019 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | +3.5% |
| 2020 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | -58.2% |
| 2021 | 0.0002 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | +3403.8% |
| 2022 | 0.0006 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | +186.3% |
| 2023 | 0.0002 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | -69.4% |
| 2024 | 0.0001 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | -35.5% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 0.0001 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.0004 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP, 28% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 0.0001 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.0004 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP, 25% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per unit of GDP in Sweden 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | +3403.8% | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | 0.0002 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP |
| 2011 | +838.9% | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | 0.0003 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP |
| 1994 | +520.5% | 0.0002 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | 0.0013 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.0111 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | 0.0046 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | 0.0178 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.0029 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | 0.0012 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | 0.0039 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0013 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | 0.0006 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | 0.0034 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0006 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | 0.0002 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | 0.0013 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0003 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | 0.0008 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0001 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | 0.0004 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | 9 |
| 2020s | 0.0002 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | 0.0006 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
- 127 Vietnam 0.0001 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP compare
- 128 Uruguay 0.0001 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP compare
- 129 Ireland 0.0001 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP compare
- 131 Palestine 0.0001 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP compare
- 132 Libya 0.0001 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP compare
- 133 Sri Lanka 0.0001 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP compare
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- Arms imports 146.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values (2025)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per capita 6.24 SIPRI trend indicator values per person (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate -32.65 % change on previous year (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled 66.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per unit of gdp in Sweden?
- Arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per unit of gdp in Sweden was 0.0001 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per unit of gdp recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 0.0178 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP in 1964.
- What is the lowest arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per unit of gdp recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP in 2020.
- How does Sweden rank for arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per unit of gdp?
- Sweden ranks 130th out of 169 countries with data for 2024.
- Is arms imports (sipri trend indicator values), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sweden data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per unit of GDP. 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 GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values) ÷ GDP (current US$)
Computed from
- Arms imports Arms Transfers Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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 GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.