Arms imports in Panama

Panama: Arms imports was 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1989. ◆ Volatile

Latest (1989)
2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
Change on year
down 91.3%
World rank
150th
of 172 countries
All-time high
27.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
in 1975
All-time low
0 SIPRI trend indicator values
in 1964
Years of data
19
1964–1989

Arms imports in Panama, 1964–1989

010.0M20.0M30.0M1964197619891964: 0 SIPRI trend indicator values1968: 0 SIPRI trend indicator values1969: 3.0M SIPRI trend indicator values1970: 15.0M SIPRI trend indicator values1971: 18.0M SIPRI trend indicator values1972: 2.0M SIPRI trend indicator values1973: 16.0M SIPRI trend indicator values1975: 27.0M SIPRI trend indicator values1976: 6.0M SIPRI trend indicator values1977: 4.0M SIPRI trend indicator values1978: 5.0M SIPRI trend indicator values1980: 3.0M SIPRI trend indicator values1981: 4.0M SIPRI trend indicator values1982: 13.0M SIPRI trend indicator values1983: 8.0M SIPRI trend indicator values1984: 0 SIPRI trend indicator values1985: 7.0M SIPRI trend indicator values1988: 23.0M SIPRI trend indicator values1989: 2.0M SIPRI trend indicator values

Source: Arms Transfers Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Measured in SIPRI trend indicator values.

Analysis

In 1989, arms imports in Panama stood at 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values.

The figure is down 91.3% on the previous year and down 60.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, arms imports in Panama peaked at 27.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1975 and was at its lowest, 0 SIPRI trend indicator values, in 1964.

That places Panama 150th out of 172 countries with data for 1989, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 1.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 0 SIPRI trend indicator values 3.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 3
1970s 11.62 million SIPRI trend indicator values 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 27.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 8
1980s 7.50 million SIPRI trend indicator values 0 SIPRI trend indicator values 23.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 8

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Frequently asked questions

What is arms imports in Panama?
Arms imports in Panama was 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1989, according to Arms Transfers Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
What is the highest arms imports recorded in Panama?
The highest recorded value was 27.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1975.
What is the lowest arms imports recorded in Panama?
The lowest recorded value was 0 SIPRI trend indicator values in 1964.
How does Panama rank for arms imports?
Panama ranks 150th out of 172 countries with data for 1989.
Is arms imports rising or falling in Panama?
Over the last ten years it is down 60.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Panama 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.