Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values) in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values) was 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Arms imports in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 1993–2025
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 Bosnia and Herzegovina is 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, measured in 2025.
Over the whole period, arms imports in Bosnia and Herzegovina peaked at 78.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1997 and was at its lowest, 0 SIPRI trend indicator values, in 2017.
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 160th of 174 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) in Bosnia and Herzegovina, year by year
| Year | SIPRI trend indicator values | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1994 | 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 58.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +866.7% |
| 1997 | 78.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +34.5% |
| 1998 | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -97.4% |
| 1999 | 25.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +1150.0% |
| 2017 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | -100.0% |
| 2019 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 2020 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 2021 | 12.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 2025 | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -91.7% |
Bosnia and Herzegovina compared with similar countries
- Bosnia and Herzegovina's 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 15.50 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 6% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Bosnia and Herzegovina's 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 135.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 1% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 29.17 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 78.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | 2 |
| 2020s | 4.33 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | 12.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 3 |
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- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per capita 3.7 SIPRI trend indicator values per person (2021)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per unit of GDP 0.0005 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP (2021)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled 12.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values (2021)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is arms imports in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Arms imports in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2025, according to Arms Transfers Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
- What is the highest arms imports recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The highest recorded value was 78.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1997.
- What is the lowest arms imports recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 SIPRI trend indicator values in 2017.
- How does Bosnia and Herzegovina rank for arms imports?
- Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 160th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this Bosnia and Herzegovina 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
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.