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Bangladesh: Military expenditure (% of GDP)

In , Bangladesh's Military expenditure (% of GDP) was 0.94.

That's up 2.4% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 2.20 . Bangladesh ranks #113 globally out of 147 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #4 of 4.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Bangladesh Military expenditure (% of GDP) trend

Highlights

Peak
1.24
Trough
0.92
1-year change
+2.4%
5-year change
-24.3%
-5.4% / yr
10-year change
-17.2%
-1.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Military expenditure (% of GDP)
0.9413
0.9195
0.9910
1.1687
1.2447
1.2441
1.1540
1.1276
1.2259
1.2085

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 Bangladesh's Military expenditure (% of GDP) in 2024?
In 2024, Bangladesh's Military expenditure (% of GDP) was 0.94, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Bangladesh's Military expenditure (% of GDP) rising or falling?
Bangladesh's Military expenditure (% of GDP) rose 2.4% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Bangladesh rank globally on Military expenditure (% of GDP)?
In 2024, Bangladesh ranked #113 out of 147 countries reporting Military expenditure (% of GDP).
How does Bangladesh's Military expenditure (% of GDP) compare to the world average?
The global average for Military expenditure (% of GDP) in 2024 was 2.20, so Bangladesh is below the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #4 of 4.
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.