Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values) in Early-demographic dividend
Early-demographic dividend: Arms imports was 5.98 billion SIPRI trend indicator values in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
5.98 billion SIPRI trend indicator values
Change on year
down 38.5%
Rank
16th
of 45 groups
All-time high
21.00 billion SIPRI trend indicator values
in 1977
All-time low
2.78 billion SIPRI trend indicator values
in 1960
Years of data
64
1960–2024
Arms imports in Early-demographic dividend, 1960–2024
Source: Arms Transfers Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Measured in SIPRI trend indicator values.
Analysis
In 2024, arms imports in Early-demographic dividend stood at 5.98 billion SIPRI trend indicator values.
The figure is down 38.5% on the previous year and down 52.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arms imports in Early-demographic dividend peaked at 21.00 billion SIPRI trend indicator values in 1977 and was at its lowest, 2.78 billion SIPRI trend indicator values, in 1960.
That places Early-demographic dividend 16th out of 45 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Arms imports in Early-demographic dividend, year by year
| Year | SIPRI trend indicator values | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2.78 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1962 | 3.64 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | +30.8% |
| 1963 | 3.92 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | +7.7% |
| 1964 | 4.70 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | +19.8% |
| 1965 | 5.09 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | +8.2% |
| 1966 | 6.90 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | +35.6% |
| 1967 | 7.40 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | +7.3% |
| 1968 | 8.06 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | +9.0% |
| 1969 | 9.09 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | +12.7% |
| 1970 | 8.40 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | -7.5% |
| 1971 | 11.47 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | +36.4% |
| 1972 | 13.06 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | +13.9% |
| 1973 | 15.58 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | +19.3% |
| 1974 | 15.57 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | -0.1% |
| 1975 | 14.86 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | -4.6% |
| 1976 | 15.52 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | +4.4% |
| 1977 | 21.00 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | +35.3% |
| 1978 | 19.48 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | -7.2% |
| 1979 | 14.92 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | -23.4% |
| 1980 | 17.05 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | +14.2% |
| 1981 | 19.35 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | +13.5% |
| 1982 | 20.03 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | +3.5% |
| 1983 | 16.97 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | -15.2% |
| 1984 | 14.05 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | -17.2% |
| 1985 | 13.10 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | -6.7% |
| 1986 | 15.76 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | +20.3% |
| 1987 | 15.84 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | +0.5% |
| 1988 | 11.75 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | -25.8% |
| 1989 | 10.18 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | -13.4% |
| 1990 | 11.25 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | +10.5% |
| 1991 | 10.53 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | -6.4% |
| 1992 | 8.62 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | -18.2% |
| 1993 | 10.73 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | +24.6% |
| 1994 | 9.69 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | -9.7% |
| 1995 | 8.19 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | -15.5% |
| 1996 | 7.44 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | -9.2% |
| 1997 | 10.07 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | +35.4% |
| 1998 | 10.42 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | +3.4% |
| 1999 | 9.44 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | -9.4% |
| 2000 | 6.31 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | -33.1% |
| 2001 | 5.33 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | -15.5% |
| 2002 | 7.09 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | +33.0% |
| 2003 | 6.44 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | -9.2% |
| 2004 | 7.74 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | +20.2% |
| 2005 | 6.49 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | -16.1% |
| 2006 | 7.52 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | +15.8% |
| 2007 | 9.38 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | +24.8% |
| 2008 | 8.64 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | -7.8% |
| 2009 | 8.01 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | -7.3% |
| 2010 | 10.51 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | +31.2% |
| 2011 | 12.16 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | +15.7% |
| 2012 | 12.34 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 14.15 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | +14.7% |
| 2014 | 12.54 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | -11.4% |
| 2015 | 13.26 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | +5.7% |
| 2016 | 15.28 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | +15.2% |
| 2017 | 15.01 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 11.41 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | -24.0% |
| 2019 | 11.54 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 10.03 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | -13.0% |
| 2021 | 10.71 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | +6.7% |
| 2022 | 10.99 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | +2.6% |
| 2023 | 9.72 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | -11.5% |
| 2024 | 5.98 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | -38.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.73 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | 2.78 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | 9.09 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | 9 |
| 1970s | 14.99 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | 8.40 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | 21.00 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | 10 |
| 1980s | 15.41 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | 10.18 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | 20.03 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.64 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | 7.44 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | 11.25 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.30 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | 5.33 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | 9.38 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.82 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | 10.51 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | 15.28 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.49 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | 5.98 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | 10.99 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | 5 |
Countries ranked near Early-demographic dividend
- 13 United Kingdom 643.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 14 Greece 623.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 15 Hungary 604.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 16 Kazakhstan 550.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 17 Belgium 515.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 18 Kuwait 503.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 19 Russia 467.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
More public sector data for Early-demographic dividend
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per capita 1.68 SIPRI trend indicator values per person (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per unit of GDP 0.0004 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate -38.5 % change on previous year (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled 5.98 billion SIPRI trend indicator values (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), per capita 97.77 current USD per person (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), per unit of GDP 0.0222 current USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate 12.98 % change on previous year (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), gaps filled 347.32 billion current USD (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per square kilometre 291.7 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre (2023)
- Military expenditure (current USD), per square kilometre 9,224 current USD per square kilometre (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is arms imports in Early-demographic dividend?
- Arms imports in Early-demographic dividend was 5.98 billion 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 Early-demographic dividend?
- The highest recorded value was 21.00 billion SIPRI trend indicator values in 1977.
- What is the lowest arms imports recorded in Early-demographic dividend?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.78 billion SIPRI trend indicator values in 1960.
- How does Early-demographic dividend rank for arms imports?
- Early-demographic dividend ranks 16th out of 45 groups with data for 2024.
- Is arms imports rising or falling in Early-demographic dividend?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Early-demographic dividend 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.