Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values) in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values) 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 30th of 174 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 (SIPRI trend indicator values) 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 | 38.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +442.9% |
| 2010 | 32.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -15.8% |
| 2011 | 237.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +640.6% |
| 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 15.50 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 24.6× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Turkmenistan's 382.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 135.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 2.8× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 21.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 38.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 4 |
| 2010s | 154.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 32.00 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
- 27 Norway 407.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 28 Hungary 402.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 29 Morocco 392.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 31 Turkey 381.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 32 Kuwait 311.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
- 33 Denmark 278.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
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- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per capita 53.86 SIPRI trend indicator values per person (2021)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per unit of GDP 0.0145 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP (2021)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate -75.06 % change on previous year (2017)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled 382.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values (2021)
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 30th out of 174 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.