Arms imports in Malta
Malta: Arms imports was 45.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Arms imports in Malta, 1972–2023
Source: Arms Transfers Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Measured in SIPRI trend indicator values.
Analysis
The most recent figure for arms imports in Malta is 45.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
The figure is up 462.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arms imports in Malta peaked at 45.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0 SIPRI trend indicator values, in 1972.
That places Malta 68th out of 173 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 in Malta, year by year
| Year | SIPRI trend indicator values | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1973 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1978 | 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1980 | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -87.5% |
| 1992 | 13.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +1200.0% |
| 1995 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | -100.0% |
| 1996 | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1997 | 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +500.0% |
| 1998 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | -100.0% |
| 2000 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 2001 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 2002 | 4.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 2004 | 4.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 18.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +350.0% |
| 2011 | 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -55.6% |
| 2012 | 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 12.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +50.0% |
| 2015 | 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -16.7% |
| 2016 | 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -40.0% |
| 2017 | 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +33.3% |
| 2023 | 45.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +462.5% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 45.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is below the median for high income countries, which is 148.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 30% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Malta's 45.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 45.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Arms imports in Malta 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | +1200.0% | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 13.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.67 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 3 |
| 1980s | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 1 |
| 1990s | 4.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | 13.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 5 |
| 2000s | 5.20 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | 18.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 5 |
| 2010s | 8.67 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 12.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 6 |
| 2020s | 45.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 45.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 45.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 1 |
Countries ranked near Malta
- 65 Czechia 50.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 66 Ethiopia 48.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 67 Mexico 46.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 69 Argentina 43.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 69 Central African Republic 43.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 71 Iran 42.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is arms imports in Malta?
- Arms imports in Malta was 45.00 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 Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 45.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2023.
- What is the lowest arms imports recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 SIPRI trend indicator values in 1972.
- How does Malta rank for arms imports?
- Malta ranks 68th out of 173 countries with data for 2023.
- Is arms imports rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 462.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta 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.