Arms imports in Ghana
Ghana: Arms imports was 11.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
11.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
Change on year
up 37.5%
World rank
107th
of 173 countries
All-time high
107.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
in 1961
All-time low
0 SIPRI trend indicator values
in 2005
Years of data
48
1960–2024
Arms imports in Ghana, 1960–2024
Source: Arms Transfers Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Measured in SIPRI trend indicator values.
Analysis
In 2024, arms imports in Ghana stood at 11.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values.
That represents a change of up 37.5% on the previous year and down 21.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arms imports in Ghana peaked at 107.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1961 and was at its lowest, 0 SIPRI trend indicator values, in 2005.
That places Ghana 107th out of 173 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Arms imports in Ghana, year by year
| Year | SIPRI trend indicator values | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 12.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1961 | 107.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +791.7% |
| 1962 | 20.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -81.3% |
| 1963 | 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -70.0% |
| 1964 | 40.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +566.7% |
| 1965 | 40.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 24.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -40.0% |
| 1967 | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -95.8% |
| 1972 | 12.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +1100.0% |
| 1973 | 13.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +8.3% |
| 1974 | 19.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +46.2% |
| 1975 | 28.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +47.4% |
| 1976 | 39.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +39.3% |
| 1978 | 18.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -53.8% |
| 1979 | 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -61.1% |
| 1980 | 38.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +442.9% |
| 1981 | 48.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +26.3% |
| 1985 | 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -89.6% |
| 1987 | 13.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +160.0% |
| 1989 | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -84.6% |
| 1990 | 4.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +100.0% |
| 1991 | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -75.0% |
| 1994 | 11.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +1000.0% |
| 1996 | 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -36.4% |
| 1997 | 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -28.6% |
| 1999 | 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +40.0% |
| 2000 | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -85.7% |
| 2001 | 12.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +1100.0% |
| 2002 | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -91.7% |
| 2003 | 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +500.0% |
| 2004 | 37.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +516.7% |
| 2005 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | -100.0% |
| 2006 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 2007 | 16.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 2009 | 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -62.5% |
| 2010 | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -66.7% |
| 2011 | 76.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +3700.0% |
| 2012 | 39.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -48.7% |
| 2013 | 52.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +33.3% |
| 2014 | 14.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -73.1% |
| 2015 | 13.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -7.1% |
| 2016 | 22.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +69.2% |
| 2018 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | -100.0% |
| 2019 | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 2020 | 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +400.0% |
| 2022 | 40.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +300.0% |
| 2023 | 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -80.0% |
| 2024 | 11.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +37.5% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 11.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 11.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 1.0× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 11.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 1.4× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Arms imports in Ghana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +3700.0% | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 76.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values |
| 1972 | +1100.0% | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 12.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values |
| 2001 | +1100.0% | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 12.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values |
| 1994 | +1000.0% | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 11.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values |
| 1961 | +791.7% | 12.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 107.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 31.25 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 107.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 8 |
| 1970s | 19.43 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 39.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 7 |
| 1980s | 21.20 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 48.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 5 |
| 1990s | 5.83 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 11.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 6 |
| 2000s | 8.78 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | 37.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 9 |
| 2010s | 24.44 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | 76.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 9 |
| 2020s | 17.25 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 40.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 4 |
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- 109 Uruguay 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is arms imports in Ghana?
- Arms imports in Ghana was 11.00 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 Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 107.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1961.
- What is the lowest arms imports recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 SIPRI trend indicator values in 2005.
- How does Ghana rank for arms imports?
- Ghana ranks 107th out of 173 countries with data for 2024.
- Is arms imports rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana 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.