Costa Rica: Arms exports

The latest value from 2009 is 3 SIPRI TIVs, an increase from 0 SIPRI TIVs in 2008. In comparison, the world average is 541.89 SIPRI TIVs, based on data from 45 countries. Historically, the average for Costa Rica from 1969 to 2009 is 1.67 SIPRI TIVs. The minimum value, 0 SIPRI TIVs, was reached in 2008 while the maximum of 3 SIPRI TIVs was recorded in 2009. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Arms transfers (exports) 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.