Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values) in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values) was 54.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Arms imports in Kyrgyzstan, 2003–2023
Source: Arms Transfers Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Measured in SIPRI trend indicator values.
Analysis
In 2023, arms imports in Kyrgyzstan stood at 54.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
That represents a change of up 285.7% on the previous year and up 1,250.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arms imports in Kyrgyzstan peaked at 54.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, in 2018.
That places Kyrgyzstan 64th out of 174 countries with data for 2023, 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 (SIPRI trend indicator values) in Kyrgyzstan, year by year
| Year | SIPRI trend indicator values | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 2004 | 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -40.0% |
| 2005 | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -50.0% |
| 2006 | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -33.3% |
| 2015 | 4.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +100.0% |
| 2016 | 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +100.0% |
| 2017 | 12.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +50.0% |
| 2018 | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -91.7% |
| 2019 | 15.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +1400.0% |
| 2021 | 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -66.7% |
| 2022 | 14.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +180.0% |
| 2023 | 54.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +285.7% |
Kyrgyzstan compared with similar countries
- Kyrgyzstan's 54.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 9.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 6.0× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Kyrgyzstan's 54.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 135.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 40% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.25 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 4 |
| 2010s | 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 15.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 5 |
| 2020s | 24.33 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 54.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 3 |
Countries ranked near Kyrgyzstan
- 62 Cambodia 56.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 63 Iraq 55.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 65 Finland 51.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 66 Malta 45.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 67 Democratic Republic of Congo 44.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
More public sector data for Kyrgyzstan
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- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per capita 7.47 SIPRI trend indicator values per person (2023)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per unit of GDP 0.0035 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate 278.57 % change on previous year (2023)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled 53.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is arms imports in Kyrgyzstan?
- Arms imports in Kyrgyzstan was 54.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2023, according to Arms Transfers Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
- What is the highest arms imports recorded in Kyrgyzstan?
- The highest recorded value was 54.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2023.
- What is the lowest arms imports recorded in Kyrgyzstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2018.
- How does Kyrgyzstan rank for arms imports?
- Kyrgyzstan ranks 64th out of 174 countries with data for 2023.
- Is arms imports rising or falling in Kyrgyzstan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,250.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kyrgyzstan 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.