Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values) in Ukraine
Ukraine: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values) was 2.26 billion SIPRI trend indicator values in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Arms imports in Ukraine, 2014–2025
Source: Arms Transfers Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Measured in SIPRI trend indicator values.
Analysis
In 2025, arms imports in Ukraine stood at 2.26 billion SIPRI trend indicator values.
The figure is down 57.6% on the previous year and up 10,190.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arms imports in Ukraine peaked at 5.34 billion SIPRI trend indicator values in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, in 2014.
That places Ukraine 3rd out of 174 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values) in Ukraine, year by year
| Year | SIPRI trend indicator values | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 2015 | 22.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +2100.0% |
| 2016 | 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -77.3% |
| 2017 | 4.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -20.0% |
| 2018 | 67.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +1575.0% |
| 2019 | 31.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -53.7% |
| 2020 | 18.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -41.9% |
| 2021 | 44.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +144.4% |
| 2022 | 2.97 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | +6643.2% |
| 2023 | 4.29 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | +44.7% |
| 2024 | 5.34 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | +24.4% |
| 2025 | 2.26 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | -57.6% |
Ukraine compared with similar countries
- Ukraine's 2.26 billion SIPRI trend indicator values is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 15.50 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 146.1× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Ukraine's 2.26 billion SIPRI trend indicator values is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 135.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 16.8× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 21.67 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 67.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 6 |
| 2020s | 2.49 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | 18.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 5.34 billion SIPRI trend indicator values | 6 |
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- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled 5.23 billion SIPRI trend indicator values (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is arms imports in Ukraine?
- Arms imports in Ukraine was 2.26 billion SIPRI trend indicator values in 2025, according to Arms Transfers Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
- What is the highest arms imports recorded in Ukraine?
- The highest recorded value was 5.34 billion SIPRI trend indicator values in 2024.
- What is the lowest arms imports recorded in Ukraine?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2014.
- How does Ukraine rank for arms imports?
- Ukraine ranks 3rd out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is arms imports rising or falling in Ukraine?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10,190.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ukraine 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.