Malta: Arms imports

The latest value from 2023 is 45000000 SIPRI TIVs, an increase from 8000000 SIPRI TIVs in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 233547619.05 SIPRI TIVs, based on data from 126 countries. Historically, the average for Malta from 1972 to 2023 is 7238095.24 SIPRI TIVs. The minimum value, 0 SIPRI TIVs, was reached in 1972 while the maximum of 45000000 SIPRI TIVs was recorded in 2023. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: 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. SIPRI Trend Indicator Values (TIVs) are a standardized measure used to compare the volume of international transfers of major conventional weapons. They do not represent actual prices or spending. Instead, TIVs estimate the relative military value of weapons transferred, allowing comparisons between countries and across different time periods.