What is arms imports in Germany?

Arms imports in Germany was 239.00 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 Germany?

The highest recorded value was 3.72 billion SIPRI trend indicator values in 1964.

What is the lowest arms imports recorded in Germany?

The lowest recorded value was 14.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2018.

How does Germany rank for arms imports?

Germany ranks 30th out of 171 countries with data for 2024.

Is arms imports rising or falling in Germany?

Over the last ten years it is up 151.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Germany 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.

Arms imports in Germany

Name: Arms imports in Germany
Creator: Arms Transfers Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
License: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)

Germany: Arms imports was 239.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

239.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values

Change on year

up 19.5%

World rank

30th

of 171 countries

All-time high

3.72 billion SIPRI trend indicator values

in 1964

All-time low

14.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values

in 2018

Years of data

1960–2024

Arms imports in Germany, 1960–2024

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

Analysis

In 2024, arms imports in Germany stood at 239.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values.

The figure is up 19.5% on the previous year and up 151.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, arms imports in Germany peaked at 3.72 billion SIPRI trend indicator values in 1964 and was at its lowest, 14.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, in 2018.

That places Germany 30th out of 171 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.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	2.41 billion SIPRI trend indicator values	1.26 billion SIPRI trend indicator values	3.72 billion SIPRI trend indicator values	10
1970s	1.34 billion SIPRI trend indicator values	65.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values	2.40 billion SIPRI trend indicator values	10
1980s	364.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values	130.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values	701.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values	10
1990s	429.90 million SIPRI trend indicator values	60.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values	711.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values	10
2000s	187.60 million SIPRI trend indicator values	46.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values	406.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values	10
2010s	97.10 million SIPRI trend indicator values	14.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values	306.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values	10
2020s	211.80 million SIPRI trend indicator values	101.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values	284.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values	5

Countries ranked near Germany

27 Singapore 348.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
28 Slovakia 298.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
29 Romania 278.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
31 Philippines 238.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
32 Myanmar 222.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
33 Israel 211.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare

See the full ranking of 217 places →

More public sector data for Germany

Tax revenue 10.9% (2024)
Taxes on income, profits and capital gains 16.5% (2024)
Taxes on goods and services 20.0% (2024)
Net investment in nonfinancial assets 1.1% (2024)
Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-) -1.7% (2024)
Interest payments 2.5% (2024)
Grants and other revenue 7.9% (2024)
Interest payments 1.4% (2022)
Other taxes 0.0% (1980)
Compensation of employees 5.7% (2022)

All data for Germany →

Frequently asked questions

What is arms imports in Germany?: Arms imports in Germany was 239.00 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 Germany?: The highest recorded value was 3.72 billion SIPRI trend indicator values in 1964.
What is the lowest arms imports recorded in Germany?: The lowest recorded value was 14.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2018.
How does Germany rank for arms imports?: Germany ranks 30th out of 171 countries with data for 2024.
Is arms imports rising or falling in Germany?: Over the last ten years it is up 151.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Germany 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: 06 August 2026

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.