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Algeria: Military expenditure (% of GDP)

In , Algeria's Military expenditure (% of GDP) was 7.97.

That's up 7.9% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 2.20 . Algeria ranks #3 globally out of 147 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #2 of 15.

Source: World Bank Open Data (MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Algeria Military expenditure (% of GDP) trend

Highlights

Peak
7.97
Trough
2.51
1-year change
+7.9%
5-year change
+49.6%
+8.4% / yr
10-year change
+60.6%
+4.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Military expenditure (% of GDP)
7.9715
7.3904
4.0575
4.8900
5.8861
5.3270
4.9299
5.3071
5.6527
5.5507

About Military expenditure (% of GDP)

Military expenditure by country as percentage of gross domestic product

Indicator code: MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZSCategory: Public Sector

Frequently asked questions

What was Algeria's Military expenditure (% of GDP) in 2024?
In 2024, Algeria's Military expenditure (% of GDP) was 7.97, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Algeria's Military expenditure (% of GDP) rising or falling?
Algeria's Military expenditure (% of GDP) rose 7.9% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Algeria rank globally on Military expenditure (% of GDP)?
In 2024, Algeria ranked #3 out of 147 countries reporting Military expenditure (% of GDP).
How does Algeria's Military expenditure (% of GDP) compare to the world average?
The global average for Military expenditure (% of GDP) in 2024 was 2.20, so Algeria is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #2 of 15.
What is Military expenditure (% of GDP) and how is it measured?
Military expenditure by country as percentage of gross domestic product
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Source: World Bank Open Data (MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS), CC BY 4.0.