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Bosnia and Herzegovina: Military expenditure (% of GDP)

In , Bosnia and Herzegovina's Military expenditure (% of GDP) was 0.75.

That's up 4.1% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 2.20 . Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks #123 globally out of 147 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #42 of 46.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Bosnia and Herzegovina Military expenditure (% of GDP) trend

Highlights

Peak
1.54
Trough
0.72
1-year change
+4.1%
5-year change
-7.5%
-1.5% / yr
10-year change
-27.2%
-3.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Military expenditure (% of GDP)
0.7471
0.7176
0.7520
0.8861
0.8273
0.8073
0.8400
0.8526
0.9228
0.9889

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 Bosnia and Herzegovina's Military expenditure (% of GDP) in 2024?
In 2024, Bosnia and Herzegovina's Military expenditure (% of GDP) was 0.75, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Bosnia and Herzegovina's Military expenditure (% of GDP) rising or falling?
Bosnia and Herzegovina's Military expenditure (% of GDP) rose 4.1% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Bosnia and Herzegovina rank globally on Military expenditure (% of GDP)?
In 2024, Bosnia and Herzegovina ranked #123 out of 147 countries reporting Military expenditure (% of GDP).
How does Bosnia and Herzegovina's Military expenditure (% of GDP) compare to the world average?
The global average for Military expenditure (% of GDP) in 2024 was 2.20, so Bosnia and Herzegovina is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #42 of 46.
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.