Arms imports in Thailand
Thailand: Arms imports was 73.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
73.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
Change on year
down 74.9%
World rank
49th
of 173 countries
All-time high
910.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
in 1997
All-time low
8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
in 2007
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Arms imports in Thailand, 1960–2024
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 Thailand is 73.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 74.9% on the previous year and down 30.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arms imports in Thailand peaked at 910.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1997 and was at its lowest, 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, in 2007.
Thailand ranks 49th 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 Thailand, year by year
| Year | SIPRI trend indicator values | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 28.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1961 | 52.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +85.7% |
| 1962 | 108.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +107.7% |
| 1963 | 106.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -1.9% |
| 1964 | 93.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -12.3% |
| 1965 | 87.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -6.5% |
| 1966 | 58.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -33.3% |
| 1967 | 140.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +141.4% |
| 1968 | 88.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -37.1% |
| 1969 | 124.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +40.9% |
| 1970 | 250.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +101.6% |
| 1971 | 243.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -2.8% |
| 1972 | 147.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -39.5% |
| 1973 | 319.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +117.0% |
| 1974 | 114.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -64.3% |
| 1975 | 90.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -21.1% |
| 1976 | 154.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +71.1% |
| 1977 | 111.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -27.9% |
| 1978 | 199.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +79.3% |
| 1979 | 314.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +57.8% |
| 1980 | 330.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +5.1% |
| 1981 | 350.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +6.1% |
| 1982 | 82.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -76.6% |
| 1983 | 254.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +209.8% |
| 1984 | 350.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +37.8% |
| 1985 | 185.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -47.1% |
| 1986 | 162.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -12.4% |
| 1987 | 539.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +232.7% |
| 1988 | 623.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +15.6% |
| 1989 | 289.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -53.6% |
| 1990 | 235.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -18.7% |
| 1991 | 575.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +144.7% |
| 1992 | 429.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -25.4% |
| 1993 | 182.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -57.6% |
| 1994 | 608.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +234.1% |
| 1995 | 530.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -12.8% |
| 1996 | 741.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +39.8% |
| 1997 | 910.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +22.8% |
| 1998 | 62.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -93.2% |
| 1999 | 160.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +158.1% |
| 2000 | 80.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -50.0% |
| 2001 | 116.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +45.0% |
| 2002 | 152.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +31.0% |
| 2003 | 131.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -13.8% |
| 2004 | 138.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +5.3% |
| 2005 | 115.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -16.7% |
| 2006 | 99.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -13.9% |
| 2007 | 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -91.9% |
| 2008 | 16.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +100.0% |
| 2009 | 63.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +293.8% |
| 2010 | 60.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -4.8% |
| 2011 | 251.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +318.3% |
| 2012 | 276.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +10.0% |
| 2013 | 377.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +36.6% |
| 2014 | 105.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -72.1% |
| 2015 | 183.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +74.3% |
| 2016 | 342.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +86.9% |
| 2017 | 321.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -6.1% |
| 2018 | 636.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +98.1% |
| 2019 | 294.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -53.8% |
| 2020 | 141.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -52.0% |
| 2021 | 151.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +7.1% |
| 2022 | 251.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +66.2% |
| 2023 | 291.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +15.9% |
| 2024 | 73.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -74.9% |
Thailand compared with similar countries
- Thailand's 73.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 14.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 5.2× the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Thailand's 73.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 58.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 1.3× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 88.40 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 28.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 140.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 10 |
| 1970s | 194.10 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 90.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 319.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 10 |
| 1980s | 316.40 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 82.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 623.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 10 |
| 1990s | 443.20 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 62.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 910.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 10 |
| 2000s | 91.80 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 152.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 10 |
| 2010s | 284.50 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 60.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 636.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 10 |
| 2020s | 181.40 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 73.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 291.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is arms imports in Thailand?
- Arms imports in Thailand was 73.00 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 Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 910.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1997.
- What is the lowest arms imports recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2007.
- How does Thailand rank for arms imports?
- Thailand ranks 49th out of 173 countries with data for 2024.
- Is arms imports rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Thailand 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.