Arms imports in Sudan
Sudan: Arms imports was 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
Change on year
down 66.7%
World rank
151st
of 173 countries
All-time high
598.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
in 1970
All-time low
2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
in 2024
Years of data
57
1960–2024
Arms imports in Sudan, 1960–2024
Source: Arms Transfers Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Measured in SIPRI trend indicator values.
Analysis
In 2024, arms imports in Sudan stood at 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values. That is the lowest value across all 57 years on record.
The figure is down 66.7% on the previous year and down 97.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arms imports in Sudan peaked at 598.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1970 and was at its lowest, 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, in 2024.
Sudan ranks 151st of 173 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Arms imports in Sudan, year by year
| Year | SIPRI trend indicator values | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 9.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1961 | 15.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +66.7% |
| 1962 | 19.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +26.7% |
| 1963 | 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -57.9% |
| 1964 | 36.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +350.0% |
| 1965 | 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -86.1% |
| 1966 | 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +100.0% |
| 1967 | 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -30.0% |
| 1968 | 16.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +128.6% |
| 1969 | 177.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +1006.2% |
| 1970 | 598.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +237.9% |
| 1971 | 87.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -85.5% |
| 1972 | 69.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -20.7% |
| 1973 | 23.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -66.7% |
| 1974 | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -87.0% |
| 1977 | 26.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +766.7% |
| 1978 | 208.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +700.0% |
| 1979 | 4.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -98.1% |
| 1980 | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -25.0% |
| 1981 | 209.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +6866.7% |
| 1982 | 90.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -56.9% |
| 1983 | 25.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -72.2% |
| 1984 | 106.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +324.0% |
| 1985 | 66.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -37.7% |
| 1986 | 9.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -86.4% |
| 1987 | 122.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +1255.6% |
| 1988 | 77.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -36.9% |
| 1989 | 16.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -79.2% |
| 1990 | 4.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -75.0% |
| 1991 | 46.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +1050.0% |
| 1992 | 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -87.0% |
| 1995 | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -50.0% |
| 1996 | 27.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +800.0% |
| 1997 | 63.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +133.3% |
| 1999 | 36.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -42.9% |
| 2001 | 106.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +194.4% |
| 2002 | 50.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -52.8% |
| 2003 | 205.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +310.0% |
| 2004 | 294.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +43.4% |
| 2005 | 113.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -61.6% |
| 2006 | 112.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -0.9% |
| 2007 | 43.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -61.6% |
| 2008 | 105.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +144.2% |
| 2009 | 88.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -16.2% |
| 2010 | 184.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +109.1% |
| 2011 | 176.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -4.3% |
| 2012 | 118.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -33.0% |
| 2013 | 151.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +28.0% |
| 2014 | 66.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -56.3% |
| 2015 | 134.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +103.0% |
| 2016 | 109.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -18.7% |
| 2017 | 65.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -40.4% |
| 2018 | 33.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -49.2% |
| 2019 | 18.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -45.5% |
| 2022 | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -83.3% |
| 2023 | 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +100.0% |
| 2024 | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -66.7% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is below the median for low income countries, which is 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 40% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 25% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Arms imports in Sudan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | +6866.7% | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 209.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values |
| 1987 | +1255.6% | 9.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 122.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values |
| 1991 | +1050.0% | 4.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 46.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values |
| 1969 | +1006.2% | 16.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 177.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values |
| 1996 | +800.0% | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 27.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values |
| 1977 | +766.7% | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 26.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 30.20 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 177.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 10 |
| 1970s | 127.25 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 598.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 8 |
| 1980s | 72.30 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 209.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 10 |
| 1990s | 26.43 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 63.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 7 |
| 2000s | 124.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 43.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 294.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 9 |
| 2010s | 105.40 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 18.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 184.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.67 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 3 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
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- 151 Togo 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 151 Palestine 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is arms imports in Sudan?
- Arms imports in Sudan was 2.00 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 Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 598.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1970.
- What is the lowest arms imports recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2024.
- How does Sudan rank for arms imports?
- Sudan ranks 151st out of 173 countries with data for 2024.
- Is arms imports rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 97.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan 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.