Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values) in Uruguay
Uruguay: Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values) was 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
Change on year
down 92.3%
World rank
160th
of 174 countries
All-time high
100.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
in 1962
All-time low
0 SIPRI trend indicator values
in 1961
Years of data
53
1960–2025
Arms imports in Uruguay, 1960–2025
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 Uruguay is 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 92.3% on the previous year and down 92.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arms imports in Uruguay peaked at 100.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1962 and was at its lowest, 0 SIPRI trend indicator values, in 1961.
Uruguay ranks 160th of 174 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values) in Uruguay, year by year
| Year | SIPRI trend indicator values | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 17.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1961 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | -100.0% |
| 1962 | 100.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1963 | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | -100.0% |
| 1964 | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | — |
| 1965 | 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +300.0% |
| 1966 | 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -25.0% |
| 1968 | 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +66.7% |
| 1969 | 12.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +20.0% |
| 1970 | 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -16.7% |
| 1971 | 16.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +60.0% |
| 1972 | 24.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +50.0% |
| 1973 | 6.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -75.0% |
| 1974 | 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -16.7% |
| 1975 | 13.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +160.0% |
| 1976 | 53.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +307.7% |
| 1977 | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -96.2% |
| 1978 | 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +300.0% |
| 1979 | 9.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +12.5% |
| 1980 | 22.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +144.4% |
| 1981 | 100.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +354.5% |
| 1982 | 15.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -85.0% |
| 1983 | 17.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +13.3% |
| 1985 | 12.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -29.4% |
| 1988 | 16.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +33.3% |
| 1989 | 41.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +156.2% |
| 1990 | 39.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -4.9% |
| 1991 | 63.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +61.5% |
| 1992 | 25.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -60.3% |
| 1993 | 18.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -28.0% |
| 1994 | 11.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -38.9% |
| 1995 | 12.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +9.1% |
| 1996 | 4.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -66.7% |
| 1997 | 19.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +375.0% |
| 1998 | 27.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +42.1% |
| 1999 | 9.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -66.7% |
| 2000 | 4.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -55.6% |
| 2002 | 13.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +225.0% |
| 2005 | 20.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +53.8% |
| 2006 | 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -60.0% |
| 2007 | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -62.5% |
| 2008 | 78.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +2500.0% |
| 2009 | 29.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -62.8% |
| 2010 | 20.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -31.0% |
| 2013 | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -85.0% |
| 2014 | 9.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +200.0% |
| 2015 | 13.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +44.4% |
| 2018 | 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -23.1% |
| 2020 | 25.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +150.0% |
| 2021 | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -88.0% |
| 2022 | 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +233.3% |
| 2024 | 13.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | +30.0% |
| 2025 | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | -92.3% |
Uruguay compared with similar countries
- Uruguay's 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is below the median for high income countries, which is 141.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 1% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Uruguay's 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, 10% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values) in Uruguay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +2500.0% | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 78.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 17.22 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 0 SIPRI trend indicator values | 100.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 9 |
| 1970s | 14.60 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 53.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 10 |
| 1980s | 31.86 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 12.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 100.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 7 |
| 1990s | 22.70 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 4.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 63.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 10 |
| 2000s | 22.14 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 78.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 7 |
| 2010s | 11.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 20.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 5 |
| 2020s | 10.40 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 25.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values | 5 |
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- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per capita 2.95 SIPRI trend indicator values per person (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per unit of GDP 0.0001 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate 133.33 % change on previous year (2022)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled 10.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is arms imports in Uruguay?
- Arms imports in Uruguay was 1.00 million 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 Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 100.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1962.
- What is the lowest arms imports recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 SIPRI trend indicator values in 1961.
- How does Uruguay rank for arms imports?
- Uruguay ranks 160th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is arms imports rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is down 92.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uruguay 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.