Arms imports in Mauritius
Mauritius: Arms imports was 4.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Arms imports in Mauritius, 1968–2022
Source: Arms Transfers Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Measured in SIPRI trend indicator values.
Analysis
In 2022, arms imports in Mauritius stood at 4.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values.
That represents a change of up 300.0% on the previous year and down 85.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arms imports in Mauritius peaked at 29.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1996 and was at its lowest, 0 SIPRI trend indicator values, in 1968.
Mauritius ranks 137th of 173 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Arms imports in Mauritius, year by year
| Year | SIPRI trend indicator values | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1971 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1974 | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1979 | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +50.0% |
| 1985 | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -66.7% |
| 1990 | 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +900.0% |
| 1993 | 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -20.0% |
| 1996 | 29.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +262.5% |
| 1997 | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -96.6% |
| 2004 | 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +900.0% |
| 2014 | 28.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +180.0% |
| 2016 | 28.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 19.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -32.1% |
| 2021 | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -94.7% |
| 2022 | 4.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +300.0% |
Mauritius compared with similar countries
- Mauritius's 4.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 14.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 29% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Mauritius's 4.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 50% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | 1 |
| 1970s | 1.67 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | 3.00 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 | 12.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 29.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 4 |
| 2000s | 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 1 |
| 2010s | 25.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 19.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 28.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 3 |
| 2020s | 2.50 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 4.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is arms imports in Mauritius?
- Arms imports in Mauritius was 4.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2022, according to Arms Transfers Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
- What is the highest arms imports recorded in Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 29.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1996.
- What is the lowest arms imports recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 SIPRI trend indicator values in 1968.
- How does Mauritius rank for arms imports?
- Mauritius ranks 137th out of 173 countries with data for 2022.
- Is arms imports rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is down 85.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritius 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.