Cape Verde: Arms imports

The latest value from 2019 is 3000000 SIPRI TIVs, a decline from 10000000 SIPRI TIVs in 2012. In comparison, the world average is 202679389.31 SIPRI TIVs, based on data from 131 countries. Historically, the average for Cape Verde from 1976 to 2019 is 8666666.67 SIPRI TIVs. The minimum value, 1000000 SIPRI TIVs, was reached in 2000 while the maximum of 26000000 SIPRI TIVs was recorded in 1982. 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.