Arms imports in Panama
Panama: Arms imports was 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1989. ◆ Volatile
Arms imports in Panama, 1964–1989
Source: Arms Transfers Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Measured in SIPRI trend indicator values.
Analysis
In 1989, arms imports in Panama stood at 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values.
The figure is down 91.3% on the previous year and down 60.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arms imports in Panama peaked at 27.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1975 and was at its lowest, 0 SIPRI trend indicator values, in 1964.
That places Panama 151st out of 173 countries with data for 1989, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Arms imports in Panama, year by year
| Year | SIPRI trend indicator values | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1968 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1969 | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1970 | 15.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +400.0% |
| 1971 | 18.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +20.0% |
| 1972 | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -88.9% |
| 1973 | 16.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +700.0% |
| 1975 | 27.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +68.8% |
| 1976 | 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -77.8% |
| 1977 | 4.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -33.3% |
| 1978 | 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +25.0% |
| 1980 | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -40.0% |
| 1981 | 4.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +33.3% |
| 1982 | 13.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +225.0% |
| 1983 | 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -38.5% |
| 1984 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | -100.0% |
| 1985 | 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1988 | 23.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +228.6% |
| 1989 | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -91.3% |
Panama compared with similar countries
- Panama's 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is below the median for high income countries, which is 148.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 1% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Panama's 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 20% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 3 |
| 1970s | 11.62 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 27.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 8 |
| 1980s | 7.50 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | 23.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is arms imports in Panama?
- Arms imports in Panama was 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1989, according to Arms Transfers Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
- What is the highest arms imports recorded in Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 27.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1975.
- What is the lowest arms imports recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 SIPRI trend indicator values in 1964.
- How does Panama rank for arms imports?
- Panama ranks 151st out of 173 countries with data for 1989.
- Is arms imports rising or falling in Panama?
- Over the last ten years it is down 60.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Panama 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.