Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values) in Lithuania
Lithuania: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values) was 29.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Arms imports in Lithuania, 1992–2025
Source: Arms Transfers Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Measured in SIPRI trend indicator values.
Analysis
In 2025, arms imports in Lithuania stood at 29.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values.
That represents a change of down 62.3% on the previous year and up 107.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arms imports in Lithuania peaked at 119.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, in 2003.
Lithuania ranks 81st of 174 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 (SIPRI trend indicator values) in Lithuania, year by year
| Year | SIPRI trend indicator values | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 70.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1993 | 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -85.7% |
| 1995 | 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -50.0% |
| 1996 | 15.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +200.0% |
| 1998 | 15.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 9.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -40.0% |
| 2000 | 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -33.3% |
| 2001 | 16.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +166.7% |
| 2002 | 14.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -12.5% |
| 2003 | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -92.9% |
| 2004 | 47.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +4600.0% |
| 2005 | 11.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -76.6% |
| 2006 | 53.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +381.8% |
| 2007 | 4.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -92.5% |
| 2008 | 27.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +575.0% |
| 2009 | 27.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -70.4% |
| 2012 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | -100.0% |
| 2013 | 73.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 2014 | 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -86.3% |
| 2015 | 14.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +40.0% |
| 2016 | 34.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +142.9% |
| 2017 | 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -79.4% |
| 2018 | 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +14.3% |
| 2019 | 38.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +375.0% |
| 2020 | 119.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +213.2% |
| 2021 | 109.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -8.4% |
| 2022 | 75.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -31.2% |
| 2023 | 97.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +29.3% |
| 2024 | 77.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -20.6% |
| 2025 | 29.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -62.3% |
Lithuania compared with similar countries
- Lithuania's 29.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is below the median for high income countries, which is 141.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 21% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Lithuania's 29.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 135.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 21% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values) in Lithuania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +4600.0% | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 47.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values |
| 2008 | +575.0% | 4.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 27.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 20.67 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 70.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 6 |
| 2000s | 20.60 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 53.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 10 |
| 2010s | 21.33 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | 73.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 9 |
| 2020s | 84.33 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 29.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 119.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 6 |
Countries ranked near Lithuania
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- 81 Austria 29.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 83 Brunei 28.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 83 Cyprus 28.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
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- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate -54.05 % change on previous year (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled 51.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is arms imports in Lithuania?
- Arms imports in Lithuania was 29.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2025, according to Arms Transfers Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
- What is the highest arms imports recorded in Lithuania?
- The highest recorded value was 119.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2020.
- What is the lowest arms imports recorded in Lithuania?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2003.
- How does Lithuania rank for arms imports?
- Lithuania ranks 81st out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is arms imports rising or falling in Lithuania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 107.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lithuania 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.