Arms imports in Rwanda
Rwanda: Arms imports was 37.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Arms imports in Rwanda, 1962–2023
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 Rwanda is 37.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 117.6% on the previous year and up 146.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arms imports in Rwanda peaked at 58.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0 SIPRI trend indicator values, in 1964.
Rwanda ranks 72nd 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 Rwanda, year by year
| Year | SIPRI trend indicator values | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 11.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1964 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | -100.0% |
| 1965 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1971 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1972 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1973 | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1974 | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -50.0% |
| 1975 | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +200.0% |
| 1977 | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -66.7% |
| 1983 | 4.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +300.0% |
| 1984 | 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +50.0% |
| 1985 | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -50.0% |
| 1986 | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -33.3% |
| 1988 | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +50.0% |
| 1991 | 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +66.7% |
| 1992 | 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -80.0% |
| 1997 | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +200.0% |
| 1998 | 9.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +200.0% |
| 1999 | 21.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +133.3% |
| 2000 | 15.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -28.6% |
| 2006 | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -80.0% |
| 2007 | 20.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +566.7% |
| 2008 | 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -60.0% |
| 2009 | 11.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +37.5% |
| 2012 | 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -54.5% |
| 2013 | 15.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +200.0% |
| 2014 | 15.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 29.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +93.3% |
| 2017 | 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -72.4% |
| 2018 | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -62.5% |
| 2019 | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -66.7% |
| 2021 | 58.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +5700.0% |
| 2022 | 17.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -70.7% |
| 2023 | 37.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +117.6% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 37.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is above the median for low income countries, which is 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 7.4× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 37.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 4.6× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Arms imports in Rwanda 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 | +5700.0% | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 58.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.67 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | 11.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 3 |
| 1970s | 1.17 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 6 |
| 1980s | 3.17 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 6 |
| 1990s | 6.71 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 21.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 7 |
| 2000s | 11.40 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 20.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 5 |
| 2010s | 10.86 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 29.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 7 |
| 2020s | 37.33 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 17.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 58.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 3 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
- 69 Argentina 43.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 69 Central African Republic 43.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 71 Iran 42.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 72 Burkina Faso 37.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 74 Democratic Republic of Congo 35.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 75 Switzerland 33.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is arms imports in Rwanda?
- Arms imports in Rwanda was 37.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2023, according to Arms Transfers Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
- What is the highest arms imports recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 58.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2021.
- What is the lowest arms imports recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 SIPRI trend indicator values in 1964.
- How does Rwanda rank for arms imports?
- Rwanda ranks 72nd out of 173 countries with data for 2023.
- Is arms imports rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 146.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.