Arms imports in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan: Arms imports was 382.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Arms imports in Turkmenistan, 2003–2021
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 Turkmenistan is 382.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 61.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arms imports in Turkmenistan peaked at 433.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2016 and was at its lowest, 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, in 2008.
Turkmenistan ranks 23rd of 173 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Arms imports in Turkmenistan, year by year
| Year | SIPRI trend indicator values | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 18.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 2004 | 21.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +16.7% |
| 2008 | 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -66.7% |
| 2009 | 36.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +414.3% |
| 2010 | 28.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -22.2% |
| 2011 | 237.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +746.4% |
| 2012 | 112.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -52.7% |
| 2013 | 69.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -38.4% |
| 2014 | 72.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +4.3% |
| 2015 | 169.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +134.7% |
| 2016 | 433.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +156.2% |
| 2017 | 108.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -75.1% |
| 2021 | 382.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +253.7% |
Turkmenistan compared with similar countries
- Turkmenistan's 382.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 14.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 27.3× the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Turkmenistan's 382.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 66.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 5.8× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Arms imports in Turkmenistan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +746.4% | 28.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 237.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 20.50 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 36.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 4 |
| 2010s | 153.50 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 28.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 433.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 8 |
| 2020s | 382.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 382.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 382.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 1 |
Countries ranked near Turkmenistan
- 20 Brazil 435.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 21 Italy 432.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 22 Denmark 427.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 24 Turkey 381.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 25 Netherlands 360.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 26 Norway 349.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is arms imports in Turkmenistan?
- Arms imports in Turkmenistan was 382.00 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 Turkmenistan?
- The highest recorded value was 433.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2016.
- What is the lowest arms imports recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2008.
- How does Turkmenistan rank for arms imports?
- Turkmenistan ranks 23rd out of 173 countries with data for 2021.
- Is arms imports rising or falling in Turkmenistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 61.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkmenistan 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.