Arms imports in Portugal
Portugal: Arms imports was 61.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
61.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
Change on year
down 9.0%
World rank
58th
of 173 countries
All-time high
1.01 billion SIPRI trend indicator values
in 1991
All-time low
1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
in 2015
Years of data
63
1960–2024
Arms imports in Portugal, 1960–2024
Source: Arms Transfers Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Measured in SIPRI trend indicator values.
Analysis
In 2024, arms imports in Portugal stood at 61.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values.
That represents a change of down 9.0% on the previous year and up 1,933.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arms imports in Portugal peaked at 1.01 billion SIPRI trend indicator values in 1991 and was at its lowest, 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, in 2015.
Portugal ranks 58th of 173 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Arms imports in Portugal, year by year
| Year | SIPRI trend indicator values | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 31.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1961 | 157.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +406.5% |
| 1962 | 28.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -82.2% |
| 1963 | 41.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +46.4% |
| 1964 | 45.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +9.8% |
| 1965 | 63.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +40.0% |
| 1966 | 241.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +282.5% |
| 1967 | 283.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +17.4% |
| 1968 | 373.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +31.8% |
| 1969 | 338.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -9.4% |
| 1970 | 370.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +9.5% |
| 1971 | 266.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -28.1% |
| 1972 | 16.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -94.0% |
| 1973 | 16.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 117.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +631.2% |
| 1975 | 326.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +178.6% |
| 1976 | 64.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -80.4% |
| 1977 | 94.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +46.9% |
| 1978 | 130.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +38.3% |
| 1979 | 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -96.2% |
| 1980 | 36.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +620.0% |
| 1981 | 57.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +58.3% |
| 1982 | 184.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +222.8% |
| 1983 | 12.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -93.5% |
| 1984 | 109.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +808.3% |
| 1985 | 154.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +41.3% |
| 1986 | 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -96.8% |
| 1987 | 9.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +80.0% |
| 1988 | 90.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +900.0% |
| 1989 | 149.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +65.6% |
| 1990 | 70.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -53.0% |
| 1991 | 1.01 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | +1345.7% |
| 1992 | 19.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -98.1% |
| 1993 | 350.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +1742.1% |
| 1994 | 453.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +29.4% |
| 1995 | 20.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -95.6% |
| 1996 | 9.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -55.0% |
| 1997 | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -77.8% |
| 1998 | 16.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +700.0% |
| 1999 | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -81.2% |
| 2000 | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 19.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +533.3% |
| 2003 | 29.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +52.6% |
| 2004 | 70.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +141.4% |
| 2005 | 158.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +125.7% |
| 2006 | 220.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +39.2% |
| 2007 | 60.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -72.7% |
| 2008 | 145.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +141.7% |
| 2009 | 371.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +155.9% |
| 2010 | 891.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +140.2% |
| 2011 | 170.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -80.9% |
| 2012 | 42.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -75.3% |
| 2013 | 11.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -73.8% |
| 2014 | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -72.7% |
| 2015 | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -66.7% |
| 2016 | 21.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +2000.0% |
| 2017 | 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -61.9% |
| 2018 | 19.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +137.5% |
| 2019 | 44.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +131.6% |
| 2020 | 45.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +2.3% |
| 2021 | 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -86.7% |
| 2023 | 67.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +1016.7% |
| 2024 | 61.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -9.0% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 61.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is below the median for high income countries, which is 148.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 41% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 61.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 66.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 92% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Arms imports in Portugal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | +2000.0% | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 21.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values |
| 1993 | +1742.1% | 19.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 350.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values |
| 1991 | +1345.7% | 70.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 1.01 billion SIPRI trend indicator values |
| 2023 | +1016.7% | 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 67.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 160.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 28.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 373.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 10 |
| 1970s | 140.40 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 370.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 10 |
| 1980s | 80.50 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 184.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 10 |
| 1990s | 195.40 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 1.01 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | 10 |
| 2000s | 119.44 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 371.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 9 |
| 2010s | 121.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 891.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 10 |
| 2020s | 44.75 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 67.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is arms imports in Portugal?
- Arms imports in Portugal was 61.00 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 Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 1.01 billion SIPRI trend indicator values in 1991.
- What is the lowest arms imports recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2015.
- How does Portugal rank for arms imports?
- Portugal ranks 58th out of 173 countries with data for 2024.
- Is arms imports rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,933.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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.