Arms imports in Cyprus
Cyprus: Arms imports was 115.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
115.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
Change on year
up 945.5%
World rank
43rd
of 173 countries
All-time high
180.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
in 2001
All-time low
4.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
in 2000
Years of data
37
1964–2024
Arms imports in Cyprus, 1964–2024
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 Cyprus is 115.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 945.5% on the previous year and up 1,816.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arms imports in Cyprus peaked at 180.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2001 and was at its lowest, 4.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, in 2000.
That places Cyprus 43rd out of 173 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Arms imports in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | SIPRI trend indicator values | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 18.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1965 | 22.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +22.2% |
| 1973 | 9.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -59.1% |
| 1982 | 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -44.4% |
| 1983 | 19.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +280.0% |
| 1984 | 24.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +26.3% |
| 1985 | 33.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +37.5% |
| 1986 | 40.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +21.2% |
| 1987 | 32.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -20.0% |
| 1988 | 122.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +281.2% |
| 1989 | 28.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -77.0% |
| 1990 | 82.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +192.9% |
| 1991 | 94.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +14.6% |
| 1992 | 26.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -72.3% |
| 1993 | 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -61.5% |
| 1994 | 37.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +270.0% |
| 1995 | 34.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -8.1% |
| 1996 | 171.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +402.9% |
| 1997 | 98.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -42.7% |
| 1998 | 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -92.9% |
| 1999 | 113.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +1514.3% |
| 2000 | 4.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -96.5% |
| 2001 | 180.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +4400.0% |
| 2002 | 66.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -63.3% |
| 2003 | 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -90.9% |
| 2004 | 16.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +166.7% |
| 2005 | 18.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +12.5% |
| 2006 | 22.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +22.2% |
| 2007 | 16.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -27.3% |
| 2010 | 44.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +175.0% |
| 2011 | 41.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -6.8% |
| 2012 | 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -85.4% |
| 2017 | 30.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +400.0% |
| 2019 | 19.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -36.7% |
| 2020 | 30.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +57.9% |
| 2021 | 11.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -63.3% |
| 2024 | 115.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +945.5% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 115.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is below the median for high income countries, which is 148.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 78% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 115.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 66.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 1.7× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Arms imports in Cyprus 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | +4400.0% | 4.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 180.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values |
| 1999 | +1514.3% | 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 113.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values |
| 2024 | +945.5% | 11.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 115.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 20.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 18.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 22.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 2 |
| 1970s | 9.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 9.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 9.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 1 |
| 1980s | 37.88 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 122.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 8 |
| 1990s | 67.20 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 171.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 10 |
| 2000s | 41.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 4.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 180.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 8 |
| 2010s | 28.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 44.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 5 |
| 2020s | 52.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 11.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 115.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 3 |
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- 40 Spain 148.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
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- 42 Mauritania 126.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 44 Venezuela 98.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 45 Croatia 90.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 46 Tunisia 78.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is arms imports in Cyprus?
- Arms imports in Cyprus was 115.00 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 Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 180.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2001.
- What is the lowest arms imports recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2000.
- How does Cyprus rank for arms imports?
- Cyprus ranks 43rd out of 173 countries with data for 2024.
- Is arms imports rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,816.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cyprus 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.