Arms imports in Paraguay
Paraguay: Arms imports was 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
Change on year
up 150.0%
World rank
133rd
of 173 countries
All-time high
34.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
in 1985
All-time low
0 SIPRI trend indicator values
in 1963
Years of data
38
1960–2021
Arms imports in Paraguay, 1960–2021
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 Paraguay is 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 150.0% on the previous year and down 37.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arms imports in Paraguay peaked at 34.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1985 and was at its lowest, 0 SIPRI trend indicator values, in 1963.
That places Paraguay 133rd out of 173 countries with data for 2021, 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 Paraguay, year by year
| Year | SIPRI trend indicator values | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 9.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1962 | 11.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +22.2% |
| 1963 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | -100.0% |
| 1964 | 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1965 | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -87.5% |
| 1966 | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +400.0% |
| 1968 | 9.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +80.0% |
| 1970 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | -100.0% |
| 1971 | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1972 | 12.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +1100.0% |
| 1973 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | -100.0% |
| 1974 | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1975 | 20.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +1900.0% |
| 1976 | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -85.0% |
| 1978 | 9.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +200.0% |
| 1979 | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -88.9% |
| 1980 | 18.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +1700.0% |
| 1981 | 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -72.2% |
| 1982 | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -40.0% |
| 1983 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | -100.0% |
| 1984 | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1985 | 34.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +1033.3% |
| 1986 | 4.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -88.2% |
| 1988 | 13.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +225.0% |
| 1990 | 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -53.8% |
| 1991 | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -50.0% |
| 1992 | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -66.7% |
| 1996 | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +100.0% |
| 2001 | 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +200.0% |
| 2004 | 4.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -33.3% |
| 2005 | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -75.0% |
| 2010 | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +200.0% |
| 2011 | 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +166.7% |
| 2012 | 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -12.5% |
| 2013 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | -100.0% |
| 2019 | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 2021 | 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +150.0% |
Paraguay compared with similar countries
- Paraguay's 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 14.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 36% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Paraguay's 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 50% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Arms imports in Paraguay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | +1900.0% | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 20.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values |
| 1980 | +1700.0% | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 18.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values |
| 1972 | +1100.0% | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 12.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values |
| 1985 | +1033.3% | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 34.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.50 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | 11.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 8 |
| 1970s | 5.22 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | 20.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 9 |
| 1980s | 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | 34.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 8 |
| 1990s | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 4 |
| 2000s | 3.67 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 3 |
| 2010s | 4.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 5 |
| 2020s | 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is arms imports in Paraguay?
- Arms imports in Paraguay was 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2021, according to Arms Transfers Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
- What is the highest arms imports recorded in Paraguay?
- The highest recorded value was 34.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1985.
- What is the lowest arms imports recorded in Paraguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 SIPRI trend indicator values in 1963.
- How does Paraguay rank for arms imports?
- Paraguay ranks 133rd out of 173 countries with data for 2021.
- Is arms imports rising or falling in Paraguay?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Paraguay 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.