Arms imports in Argentina

Argentina: Arms imports was 43.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
43.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
Change on year
up 104.8%
World rank
69th
of 171 countries
All-time high
1.31 billion SIPRI trend indicator values
in 1983
All-time low
3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
in 2005
Years of data
63
1960–2024

Arms imports in Argentina, 1960–2024

0500.0M1.0B1.5B196019922024

Source: Arms Transfers Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Measured in SIPRI trend indicator values.

Analysis

The most recent figure for arms imports in Argentina is 43.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 104.8% on the previous year and up 616.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, arms imports in Argentina peaked at 1.31 billion SIPRI trend indicator values in 1983 and was at its lowest, 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, in 2005.

Argentina ranks 69th of 171 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 131.40 million SIPRI trend indicator values 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 430.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 10
1970s 357.60 million SIPRI trend indicator values 204.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 499.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 10
1980s 471.60 million SIPRI trend indicator values 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 1.31 billion SIPRI trend indicator values 10
1990s 126.38 million SIPRI trend indicator values 21.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 276.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 8
2000s 47.30 million SIPRI trend indicator values 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 208.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 10
2010s 20.60 million SIPRI trend indicator values 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 51.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 10
2020s 39.60 million SIPRI trend indicator values 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 77.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 5

Countries ranked near Argentina

  1. 66 Ethiopia 48.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  2. 67 Mexico 46.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  3. 69 Central African Republic 43.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  4. 71 Iran 42.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  5. 72 Burkina Faso 37.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  6. 72 Rwanda 37.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is arms imports in Argentina?
Arms imports in Argentina was 43.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2024, according to Arms Transfers Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
What is the highest arms imports recorded in Argentina?
The highest recorded value was 1.31 billion SIPRI trend indicator values in 1983.
What is the lowest arms imports recorded in Argentina?
The lowest recorded value was 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2005.
How does Argentina rank for arms imports?
Argentina ranks 69th out of 171 countries with data for 2024.
Is arms imports rising or falling in Argentina?
Over the last ten years it is up 616.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Argentina data come from?
The figures come from Arms Transfers Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), published as part of Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values)
Unit
SIPRI trend indicator values
Source
Arms Transfers Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
217 places, 9,420 data points, 1960–2024
Last refreshed

Arms transfers (imports) cover the volume of transfers of major arms through sales and gifts, and those made through manufacturing licenses. Data cover major conventional weapons such as aircraft, armored vehicles, artillery, radar systems, missiles, and ships. Figures are SIPRI Trend Indicator Values (TIVs). A '0' indicates that the volume of deliveries is between 0 and 0.5 million SIPRI TIV.