Arms imports in France
France: Arms imports was 188.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
188.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
Change on year
up 56.7%
World rank
35th
of 173 countries
All-time high
1.30 billion SIPRI trend indicator values
in 1964
All-time low
2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
in 2005
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Arms imports in France, 1960–2024
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 France is 188.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 56.7% on the previous year and up 1,005.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arms imports in France peaked at 1.30 billion SIPRI trend indicator values in 1964 and was at its lowest, 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, in 2005.
France ranks 35th of 173 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Arms imports in France, year by year
| Year | SIPRI trend indicator values | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 526.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1961 | 321.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -39.0% |
| 1962 | 122.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -62.0% |
| 1963 | 162.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +32.8% |
| 1964 | 1.30 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | +702.5% |
| 1965 | 378.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -70.9% |
| 1966 | 106.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -72.0% |
| 1967 | 98.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -7.5% |
| 1968 | 123.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +25.5% |
| 1969 | 64.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -48.0% |
| 1970 | 44.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -31.2% |
| 1971 | 57.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +29.5% |
| 1972 | 33.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -42.1% |
| 1973 | 51.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +54.5% |
| 1974 | 46.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -9.8% |
| 1975 | 45.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -2.2% |
| 1976 | 186.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +313.3% |
| 1977 | 194.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +4.3% |
| 1978 | 231.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +19.1% |
| 1979 | 107.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -53.7% |
| 1980 | 70.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -34.6% |
| 1981 | 106.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +51.4% |
| 1982 | 142.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +34.0% |
| 1983 | 108.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -23.9% |
| 1984 | 73.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -32.4% |
| 1985 | 20.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -72.6% |
| 1986 | 100.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +400.0% |
| 1987 | 84.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -16.0% |
| 1988 | 133.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +58.3% |
| 1989 | 107.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -19.5% |
| 1990 | 65.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -39.3% |
| 1991 | 948.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +1358.5% |
| 1992 | 424.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -55.3% |
| 1993 | 96.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -77.4% |
| 1994 | 80.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -16.7% |
| 1995 | 97.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +21.2% |
| 1996 | 64.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -34.0% |
| 1997 | 223.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +248.4% |
| 1998 | 171.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -23.3% |
| 1999 | 105.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -38.6% |
| 2000 | 98.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -6.7% |
| 2001 | 61.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -37.8% |
| 2002 | 38.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -37.7% |
| 2003 | 55.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +44.7% |
| 2004 | 93.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +69.1% |
| 2005 | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -97.8% |
| 2006 | 68.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +3300.0% |
| 2007 | 75.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +10.3% |
| 2008 | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -97.3% |
| 2009 | 72.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +3500.0% |
| 2010 | 103.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +43.1% |
| 2011 | 41.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -60.2% |
| 2012 | 86.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +109.8% |
| 2013 | 104.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +20.9% |
| 2014 | 17.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -83.7% |
| 2015 | 36.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +111.8% |
| 2016 | 38.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +5.6% |
| 2017 | 84.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +121.1% |
| 2018 | 201.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +139.3% |
| 2019 | 104.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -48.3% |
| 2020 | 225.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +116.3% |
| 2021 | 105.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -53.3% |
| 2022 | 133.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +26.7% |
| 2023 | 120.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -9.8% |
| 2024 | 188.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +56.7% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 188.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is above the median for high income countries, which is 148.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 1.3× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- France's 188.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 66.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 2.8× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Arms imports in France 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +3500.0% | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 72.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values |
| 2006 | +3300.0% | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 68.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values |
| 1991 | +1358.5% | 65.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 948.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values |
| 1964 | +702.5% | 162.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 1.30 billion SIPRI trend indicator values |
| 1986 | +400.0% | 20.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 100.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 320.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 64.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 1.30 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | 10 |
| 1970s | 99.40 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 33.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 231.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 10 |
| 1980s | 94.30 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 20.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 142.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 10 |
| 1990s | 227.30 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 64.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 948.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 10 |
| 2000s | 56.40 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 98.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 10 |
| 2010s | 81.40 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 17.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 201.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 10 |
| 2020s | 154.20 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 105.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 225.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is arms imports in France?
- Arms imports in France was 188.00 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 France?
- The highest recorded value was 1.30 billion SIPRI trend indicator values in 1964.
- What is the lowest arms imports recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2005.
- How does France rank for arms imports?
- France ranks 35th out of 173 countries with data for 2024.
- Is arms imports rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,005.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France 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.