Arms imports in Sweden
Sweden: Arms imports was 66.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
66.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
Change on year
down 32.7%
World rank
53rd
of 173 countries
All-time high
435.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
in 1981
All-time low
3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
in 2020
Years of data
64
1960–2024
Arms imports in Sweden, 1960–2024
Source: Arms Transfers Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Measured in SIPRI trend indicator values.
Analysis
In 2024, arms imports in Sweden stood at 66.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values.
The figure is down 32.7% on the previous year and up 53.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arms imports in Sweden peaked at 435.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1981 and was at its lowest, 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, in 2020.
That places Sweden 53rd 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 Sweden, year by year
| Year | SIPRI trend indicator values | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 227.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1961 | 165.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -27.3% |
| 1962 | 130.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -21.2% |
| 1963 | 320.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +146.2% |
| 1964 | 403.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +25.9% |
| 1965 | 323.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -19.9% |
| 1966 | 299.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -7.4% |
| 1967 | 339.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +13.4% |
| 1968 | 222.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -34.5% |
| 1969 | 157.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -29.3% |
| 1970 | 122.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -22.3% |
| 1971 | 122.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 171.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +40.2% |
| 1973 | 231.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +35.1% |
| 1974 | 256.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +10.8% |
| 1975 | 292.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +14.1% |
| 1976 | 214.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -26.7% |
| 1977 | 114.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -46.7% |
| 1978 | 229.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +100.9% |
| 1979 | 245.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +7.0% |
| 1980 | 243.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -0.8% |
| 1981 | 435.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +79.0% |
| 1982 | 153.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -64.8% |
| 1983 | 174.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +13.7% |
| 1984 | 106.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -39.1% |
| 1985 | 84.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -20.8% |
| 1986 | 119.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +41.7% |
| 1987 | 125.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +5.0% |
| 1988 | 152.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +21.6% |
| 1989 | 127.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -16.4% |
| 1990 | 94.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -26.0% |
| 1991 | 55.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -41.5% |
| 1992 | 60.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +9.1% |
| 1993 | 46.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -23.3% |
| 1994 | 307.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +567.4% |
| 1995 | 106.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -65.5% |
| 1996 | 98.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -7.5% |
| 1997 | 196.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +100.0% |
| 1998 | 294.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +50.0% |
| 1999 | 224.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -23.8% |
| 2000 | 206.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -8.0% |
| 2001 | 165.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -19.9% |
| 2002 | 74.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -55.2% |
| 2003 | 66.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -10.8% |
| 2004 | 47.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -28.8% |
| 2005 | 78.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +66.0% |
| 2006 | 121.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +55.1% |
| 2007 | 51.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -57.9% |
| 2008 | 52.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +2.0% |
| 2009 | 15.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -71.2% |
| 2011 | 185.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +1133.3% |
| 2012 | 202.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +9.2% |
| 2013 | 54.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -73.3% |
| 2014 | 43.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -20.4% |
| 2015 | 24.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -44.2% |
| 2016 | 70.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +191.7% |
| 2017 | 32.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -54.3% |
| 2018 | 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -78.1% |
| 2019 | 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -57.1% |
| 2021 | 122.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +3966.7% |
| 2022 | 318.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +160.7% |
| 2023 | 98.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -69.2% |
| 2024 | 66.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -32.7% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 66.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is below the median for high income countries, which is 148.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 45% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 66.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 66.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 1.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Arms imports in Sweden 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 | +3966.7% | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 122.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values |
| 2011 | +1133.3% | 15.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 185.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values |
| 1994 | +567.4% | 46.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 307.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 258.50 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 130.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 403.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 10 |
| 1970s | 199.60 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 114.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 292.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 10 |
| 1980s | 171.80 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 84.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 435.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 10 |
| 1990s | 148.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 46.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 307.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 10 |
| 2000s | 87.50 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 15.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 206.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 10 |
| 2010s | 69.33 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 202.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 9 |
| 2020s | 121.40 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 318.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is arms imports in Sweden?
- Arms imports in Sweden was 66.00 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 Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 435.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1981.
- What is the lowest arms imports recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2020.
- How does Sweden rank for arms imports?
- Sweden ranks 53rd out of 173 countries with data for 2024.
- Is arms imports rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is up 53.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sweden 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.