Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values) in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values) was 32.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Arms imports in Trinidad and Tobago, 1965–2021
Source: Arms Transfers Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Measured in SIPRI trend indicator values.
Analysis
In 2021, arms imports in Trinidad and Tobago stood at 32.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values.
That represents a change of up 166.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arms imports in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 46.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0 SIPRI trend indicator values, in 1966.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 75th of 174 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 (SIPRI trend indicator values) in Trinidad and Tobago, year by year
| Year | SIPRI trend indicator values | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 11.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1966 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | -100.0% |
| 1972 | 11.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1973 | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -81.8% |
| 1980 | 22.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +1000.0% |
| 1981 | 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -72.7% |
| 1987 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | -100.0% |
| 2000 | 11.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 2001 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 2007 | 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +200.0% |
| 2010 | 24.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +300.0% |
| 2011 | 12.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -50.0% |
| 2012 | 12.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 46.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +283.3% |
| 2016 | 30.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -34.8% |
| 2021 | 32.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +6.7% |
Trinidad and Tobago compared with similar countries
- Trinidad and Tobago's 32.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is below the median for high income countries, which is 141.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 23% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Trinidad and Tobago's 32.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 3.2× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values) in Trinidad and Tobago 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | +1000.0% | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 22.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.50 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | 11.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 2 |
| 1970s | 6.50 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 11.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 2 |
| 1980s | 9.33 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | 22.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 3 |
| 2000s | 4.75 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | 11.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 4 |
| 2010s | 24.80 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 12.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 46.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 5 |
| 2020s | 32.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 32.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 32.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 1 |
Countries ranked near Trinidad and Tobago
- 73 Switzerland 33.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 73 Thailand 33.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 75 Bangladesh 32.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 75 Uzbekistan 32.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 78 Bahrain 30.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 78 Ecuador 30.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 78 South Africa 30.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
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- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per capita 23.4 SIPRI trend indicator values per person (2021)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per unit of GDP 0.0013 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP (2021)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate -34.78 % change on previous year (2016)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled 32.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is arms imports in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Arms imports in Trinidad and Tobago was 32.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2021, according to Arms Transfers Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
- What is the highest arms imports recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 46.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2015.
- What is the lowest arms imports recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 SIPRI trend indicator values in 1966.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for arms imports?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 75th out of 174 countries with data for 2021.
- Is arms imports rising or falling in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Over the last ten years it is up 166.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Trinidad and Tobago 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.