Arms imports in Micronesia (country)
Micronesia (country): Arms imports was 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Arms imports in Micronesia (country), 1989–2023
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 Micronesia (country) is 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, measured in 2023.
Over the whole period, arms imports in Micronesia (country) peaked at 14.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1990 and was at its lowest, 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, in 1989.
Micronesia (country) ranks 123rd of 173 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Arms imports in Micronesia (country), year by year
| Year | SIPRI trend indicator values | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1990 | 14.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +600.0% |
| 1997 | 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -57.1% |
| 2022 | 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +16.7% |
| 2023 | 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +0.0% |
Micronesia (country) compared with similar countries
- Micronesia (country)'s 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 14.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 50% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Micronesia (country)'s 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 58.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 12% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 1 |
| 1990s | 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 14.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 2 |
| 2020s | 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 2 |
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More public sector data for Micronesia (country)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is arms imports in Micronesia (country)?
- Arms imports in Micronesia (country) was 7.00 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 Micronesia (country)?
- The highest recorded value was 14.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1990.
- What is the lowest arms imports recorded in Micronesia (country)?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1989.
- How does Micronesia (country) rank for arms imports?
- Micronesia (country) ranks 123rd out of 173 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Micronesia (country) 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.