Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values) in Mozambique
Mozambique: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values) was 14.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Arms imports in Mozambique, 1975–2025
Source: Arms Transfers Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Measured in SIPRI trend indicator values.
Analysis
In 2025, arms imports in Mozambique stood at 14.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values.
That represents a change of up 1,300.0% on the previous year and up 180.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arms imports in Mozambique peaked at 494.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1978 and was at its lowest, 0 SIPRI trend indicator values, in 2011.
That places Mozambique 99th out of 174 countries with data for 2025, 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 Mozambique, year by year
| Year | SIPRI trend indicator values | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 28.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1976 | 34.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +21.4% |
| 1977 | 152.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +347.1% |
| 1978 | 494.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +225.0% |
| 1979 | 111.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -77.5% |
| 1980 | 52.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -53.2% |
| 1981 | 60.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +15.4% |
| 1982 | 64.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +6.7% |
| 1983 | 59.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -7.8% |
| 1984 | 94.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +59.3% |
| 1985 | 73.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -22.3% |
| 1986 | 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -91.8% |
| 1999 | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -66.7% |
| 2003 | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -50.0% |
| 2011 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | -100.0% |
| 2012 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 2013 | 9.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 2014 | 16.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +77.8% |
| 2015 | 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -68.8% |
| 2016 | 46.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +820.0% |
| 2018 | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -93.5% |
| 2019 | 22.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +633.3% |
| 2020 | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -95.5% |
| 2021 | 19.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +1800.0% |
| 2022 | 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -73.7% |
| 2023 | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -40.0% |
| 2024 | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -66.7% |
| 2025 | 14.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +1300.0% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 14.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is above the median for low income countries, which is 4.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 3.5× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 14.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5.50 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 2.5× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values) in Mozambique 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | +1800.0% | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 19.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values |
| 2025 | +1300.0% | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 14.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values |
| 2016 | +820.0% | 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 46.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values |
| 2019 | +633.3% | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 22.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 163.80 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 28.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 494.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 5 |
| 1980s | 58.29 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 94.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 7 |
| 1990s | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 1 |
| 2000s | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 1 |
| 2010s | 12.62 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | 46.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 8 |
| 2020s | 7.17 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 19.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 6 |
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- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per capita 0.0289 SIPRI trend indicator values per person (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per unit of GDP 0 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate -66.67 % change on previous year (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is arms imports in Mozambique?
- Arms imports in Mozambique was 14.00 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 Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 494.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1978.
- What is the lowest arms imports recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 SIPRI trend indicator values in 2011.
- How does Mozambique rank for arms imports?
- Mozambique ranks 99th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is arms imports rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 180.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique 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.