Arms imports in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe: Arms imports was 20.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
20.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
World rank
85th
of 172 countries
All-time high
212.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values
in 1986
All-time low
0 SIPRI trend indicator values
in 1973
Years of data
33
1960–2023

Arms imports in Zimbabwe, 1960–2023

050.0M100.0M150.0M200.0M1960199120231960: 15.0M SIPRI trend indicator values1962: 16.0M SIPRI trend indicator values1963: 20.0M SIPRI trend indicator values1967: 21.0M SIPRI trend indicator values1971: 5.0M SIPRI trend indicator values1972: 21.0M SIPRI trend indicator values1973: 0 SIPRI trend indicator values1974: 2.0M SIPRI trend indicator values1975: 42.0M SIPRI trend indicator values1976: 19.0M SIPRI trend indicator values1977: 4.0M SIPRI trend indicator values1978: 13.0M SIPRI trend indicator values1981: 15.0M SIPRI trend indicator values1982: 81.0M SIPRI trend indicator values1983: 34.0M SIPRI trend indicator values1984: 33.0M SIPRI trend indicator values1985: 28.0M SIPRI trend indicator values1986: 212.0M SIPRI trend indicator values1987: 29.0M SIPRI trend indicator values1988: 2.0M SIPRI trend indicator values1990: 2.0M SIPRI trend indicator values1991: 47.0M SIPRI trend indicator values1992: 63.0M SIPRI trend indicator values1993: 0 SIPRI trend indicator values1998: 1.0M SIPRI trend indicator values1999: 25.0M SIPRI trend indicator values2000: 8.0M SIPRI trend indicator values2001: 10.0M SIPRI trend indicator values2003: 16.0M SIPRI trend indicator values2004: 14.0M SIPRI trend indicator values2005: 25.0M SIPRI trend indicator values2006: 25.0M SIPRI trend indicator values2023: 20.0M SIPRI trend indicator values

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

Analysis

In 2023, arms imports in Zimbabwe stood at 20.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values.

Over the whole period, arms imports in Zimbabwe peaked at 212.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1986 and was at its lowest, 0 SIPRI trend indicator values, in 1973.

Zimbabwe ranks 85th of 172 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 18.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 15.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 21.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 4
1970s 13.25 million SIPRI trend indicator values 0 SIPRI trend indicator values 42.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 8
1980s 54.25 million SIPRI trend indicator values 2.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 212.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 8
1990s 23.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 0 SIPRI trend indicator values 63.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 6
2000s 16.33 million SIPRI trend indicator values 8.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 25.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 6
2020s 20.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 20.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 20.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values 1

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  3. 84 Armenia 21.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  4. 86 Colombia 19.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  5. 86 Malawi 19.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  6. 86 Seychelles 19.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare
  7. 86 Slovenia 19.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is arms imports in Zimbabwe?
Arms imports in Zimbabwe was 20.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 2023, according to Arms Transfers Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
What is the highest arms imports recorded in Zimbabwe?
The highest recorded value was 212.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values in 1986.
What is the lowest arms imports recorded in Zimbabwe?
The lowest recorded value was 0 SIPRI trend indicator values in 1973.
How does Zimbabwe rank for arms imports?
Zimbabwe ranks 85th out of 172 countries with data for 2023.
Where does this Zimbabwe 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.