Arms imports in Slovenia
Slovenia: Arms imports was 19.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Arms imports in Slovenia, 1991–2024
Source: Arms Transfers Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Measured in SIPRI trend indicator values.
Analysis
In 2024, arms imports in Slovenia stood at 19.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values.
The figure is down 26.9% on the previous year and up 1,800.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arms imports in Slovenia peaked at 41.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2001 and was at its lowest, 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, in 2014.
Slovenia ranks 86th 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 Slovenia, year by year
| Year | SIPRI trend indicator values | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1992 | 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +400.0% |
| 1993 | 22.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +120.0% |
| 1994 | 11.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -50.0% |
| 1995 | 20.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +81.8% |
| 1996 | 31.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +55.0% |
| 1997 | 9.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -71.0% |
| 1998 | 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -44.4% |
| 1999 | 21.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +320.0% |
| 2000 | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -90.5% |
| 2001 | 41.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +1950.0% |
| 2002 | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -95.1% |
| 2003 | 17.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +750.0% |
| 2004 | 17.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -82.4% |
| 2006 | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -33.3% |
| 2009 | 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +400.0% |
| 2010 | 40.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +300.0% |
| 2011 | 27.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -32.5% |
| 2014 | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -96.3% |
| 2021 | 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +600.0% |
| 2023 | 26.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +271.4% |
| 2024 | 19.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -26.9% |
Slovenia compared with similar countries
- Slovenia's 19.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is below the median for high income countries, which is 148.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 13% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Slovenia's 19.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 66.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 29% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Arms imports in Slovenia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | +1950.0% | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 41.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14.56 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 31.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 9 |
| 2000s | 10.78 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 41.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 9 |
| 2010s | 22.67 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 40.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 3 |
| 2020s | 17.33 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 26.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is arms imports in Slovenia?
- Arms imports in Slovenia was 19.00 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 Slovenia?
- The highest recorded value was 41.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2001.
- What is the lowest arms imports recorded in Slovenia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2014.
- How does Slovenia rank for arms imports?
- Slovenia ranks 86th out of 173 countries with data for 2024.
- Is arms imports rising or falling in Slovenia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,800.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Slovenia 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.