Arms imports in Honduras
Honduras: Arms imports was 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Arms imports in Honduras, 1962–2024
Source: Arms Transfers Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Measured in SIPRI trend indicator values.
Analysis
In 2024, arms imports in Honduras stood at 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 75.0% on the previous year and down 46.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arms imports in Honduras peaked at 75.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1986 and was at its lowest, 0 SIPRI trend indicator values, in 2008.
Honduras ranks 123rd of 173 countries on this measure, 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 Honduras, year by year
| Year | SIPRI trend indicator values | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 14.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1965 | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -92.9% |
| 1966 | 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +500.0% |
| 1969 | 20.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +233.3% |
| 1973 | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -90.0% |
| 1975 | 31.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +1450.0% |
| 1976 | 30.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -3.2% |
| 1977 | 34.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +13.3% |
| 1978 | 33.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -2.9% |
| 1979 | 9.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -72.7% |
| 1980 | 13.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +44.4% |
| 1981 | 31.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +138.5% |
| 1982 | 34.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +9.7% |
| 1983 | 37.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +8.8% |
| 1984 | 25.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -32.4% |
| 1985 | 35.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +40.0% |
| 1986 | 75.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +114.3% |
| 1987 | 13.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -82.7% |
| 1988 | 44.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +238.5% |
| 1989 | 17.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -61.4% |
| 2008 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | -100.0% |
| 2011 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 2012 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 2013 | 20.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 2014 | 13.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -35.0% |
| 2015 | 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -38.5% |
| 2017 | 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +25.0% |
| 2018 | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -90.0% |
| 2019 | 23.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +2200.0% |
| 2020 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | -100.0% |
| 2021 | 4.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 2024 | 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +75.0% |
Honduras compared with similar countries
- Honduras's 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 11.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 64% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Honduras's 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 70% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Arms imports in Honduras 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +2200.0% | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 23.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values |
| 1975 | +1450.0% | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 31.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 10.25 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 20.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 4 |
| 1970s | 23.17 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 34.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 6 |
| 1980s | 32.40 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 13.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 75.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | 1 |
| 2010s | 9.38 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | 23.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 8 |
| 2020s | 3.67 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 3 |
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- 123 Micronesia (country) 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 123 Syria 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 123 Tonga 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
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- Elected parliament, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is arms imports in Honduras?
- Arms imports in Honduras was 7.00 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 Honduras?
- The highest recorded value was 75.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1986.
- What is the lowest arms imports recorded in Honduras?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 SIPRI trend indicator values in 2008.
- How does Honduras rank for arms imports?
- Honduras ranks 123rd out of 173 countries with data for 2024.
- Is arms imports rising or falling in Honduras?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Honduras 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.