Who buys the most weapons? Meet 7 largest arms importing countries in the world – Check India’s position
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) report revealed the list of countries with the largest arms importers from 2020 to 2024. Let's have a look at the top 7 nations with the most arms importers and their top suppliers.
7. Australia: 3.5%
As per the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) reports, Australia holds the 7th spot with 3.5% shares of global arms imports (2020-24). The top 3 arm suppliers of Australia are the USA, Spain, and Norway.
6. Japan: 3.9%
Japan holds the 6th spot with 3.9% of global share, for which the USA, UK, and Germany play a significant role as the arm supplier.
5. Pakistan: 4.6%
The global share of arms imports from 2020 to 2024 is 4.6% and the top 3 arms suppliers of Pakistan are China, the Netherlands, and Türkiye
4. Saudi Arabia: 6.8%
With a 6.8% global share of arms imports from 2020 to 2024, Saudi Arabia holds 4th spot, and its largest suppliers are the USA, Spain, and France.
3. Qatar: 6.8%
Due to regional instability and tensions, Qatar also has a high rate of weapons imports as it is undergoing rapid military expansion and modernisation. The global share of arms imports from 2020 to 2024 is 6.8%.
2. India: 8.3%
In terms of sourcing, India ranks second position with 8.3% of global share of arms imports from 2020 to 2024. Top 3 supplier are Russia, France, and Israel, but Russia constituted the largest portion of India’s arms imports at 36%.
1. Ukraine: 8.8%
With 8.8% of global share, Ukraine is the highest arms importer from 2020 to 2024. The top three suppliers include the USA, Germany, and Poland. The country has to import a huge amount of weapons in response to counter Russia's evasion, as it has been continuously facing war.
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