Arms imports in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Arms imports was 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Arms imports in North Macedonia, 1994–2024
Source: Arms Transfers Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Measured in SIPRI trend indicator values.
Analysis
In 2024, arms imports in North Macedonia stood at 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 80.0% on the previous year and unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, arms imports in North Macedonia peaked at 118.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2001 and was at its lowest, 0 SIPRI trend indicator values, in 1995.
North Macedonia ranks 158th 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 North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | SIPRI trend indicator values | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 29.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1995 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | -100.0% |
| 1998 | 11.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1999 | 81.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +636.4% |
| 2000 | 17.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -79.0% |
| 2001 | 118.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +594.1% |
| 2006 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | -100.0% |
| 2009 | 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 2012 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | -100.0% |
| 2013 | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 2016 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | -100.0% |
| 2022 | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 2023 | 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +400.0% |
| 2024 | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -80.0% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 14.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 7% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
- North Macedonia's 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 66.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 2% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 30.25 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | 81.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 4 |
| 2000s | 35.25 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | 118.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 4 |
| 2010s | 333,333 SIPRI trend indicator values | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 3 |
| 2020s | 2.33 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is arms imports in North Macedonia?
- Arms imports in North Macedonia was 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2024, according to Arms Transfers Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
- What is the highest arms imports recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 118.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2001.
- What is the lowest arms imports recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 SIPRI trend indicator values in 1995.
- How does North Macedonia rank for arms imports?
- North Macedonia ranks 158th out of 173 countries with data for 2024.
- Is arms imports rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Macedonia 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.