Arms imports in New Zealand

New Zealand: Arms imports was 200.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
200.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
Change on year
down 50.6%
World rank
34th
of 172 countries
All-time high
406.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
in 1966
All-time low
3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
in 2008
Years of data
56
1960–2024

Arms imports in New Zealand, 1960–2024

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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 New Zealand is 200.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 50.6% on the previous year and up 138.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, arms imports in New Zealand peaked at 406.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1966 and was at its lowest, 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values, in 2008.

New Zealand ranks 34th of 172 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 89.88 million SIPRI trend indicator values 4.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 406.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 8
1970s 56.12 million SIPRI trend indicator values 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 168.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 8
1980s 40.33 million SIPRI trend indicator values 5.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 100.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 9
1990s 81.40 million SIPRI trend indicator values 7.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 309.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 10
2000s 68.62 million SIPRI trend indicator values 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 187.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 8
2010s 43.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 89.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 8
2020s 191.60 million SIPRI trend indicator values 36.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 405.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 5

Countries ranked near New Zealand

  1. 31 Philippines 238.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  2. 32 Myanmar 222.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  3. 33 Israel 211.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  4. 35 France 188.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  5. 36 Indonesia 186.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  6. 37 Serbia 153.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare

See the full ranking of 217 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is arms imports in New Zealand?
Arms imports in New Zealand was 200.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2024, according to Arms Transfers Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
What is the highest arms imports recorded in New Zealand?
The highest recorded value was 406.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1966.
What is the lowest arms imports recorded in New Zealand?
The lowest recorded value was 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2008.
How does New Zealand rank for arms imports?
New Zealand ranks 34th out of 172 countries with data for 2024.
Is arms imports rising or falling in New Zealand?
Over the last ten years it is up 138.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this New Zealand 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

Indicator
Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values)
Unit
SIPRI trend indicator values
Source
Arms Transfers Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
217 places, 9,420 data points, 1960–2024
Last refreshed

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.