Arms imports in Suriname
Suriname: Arms imports was 12.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Arms imports in Suriname, 1975–2024
Source: Arms Transfers Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Measured in SIPRI trend indicator values.
Analysis
In 2024, arms imports in Suriname stood at 12.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values.
The figure is up 71.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arms imports in Suriname peaked at 23.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0 SIPRI trend indicator values, in 1975.
That places Suriname 102nd out of 173 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Suriname, year by year
| Year | SIPRI trend indicator values | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1976 | 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1977 | 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +100.0% |
| 1981 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | -100.0% |
| 1982 | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1984 | 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +300.0% |
| 1986 | 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -37.5% |
| 1987 | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -60.0% |
| 1999 | 23.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +1050.0% |
| 2000 | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -91.3% |
| 2012 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | -100.0% |
| 2013 | 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 2015 | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -57.1% |
| 2024 | 12.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +300.0% |
Suriname compared with similar countries
- Suriname's 12.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 14.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 86% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Suriname's 12.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 1.2× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 3 |
| 1980s | 3.40 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 5 |
| 1990s | 23.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 23.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 23.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 1 |
| 2000s | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 1 |
| 2010s | 3.33 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 3 |
| 2020s | 12.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 12.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 12.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is arms imports in Suriname?
- Arms imports in Suriname was 12.00 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 Suriname?
- The highest recorded value was 23.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1999.
- What is the lowest arms imports recorded in Suriname?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 SIPRI trend indicator values in 1975.
- How does Suriname rank for arms imports?
- Suriname ranks 102nd out of 173 countries with data for 2024.
- Is arms imports rising or falling in Suriname?
- Over the last ten years it is up 71.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Suriname 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.