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Ethiopia: Military expenditure (% of GDP)

In , Ethiopia's Military expenditure (% of GDP) was 0.65.

That's down 26.3% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 2.20 . Ethiopia ranks #131 globally out of 147 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #36 of 43.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Ethiopia Military expenditure (% of GDP) trend

Highlights

Peak
2.81
Trough
0.58
1-year change
-26.3%
5-year change
+12.2%
+2.3% / yr
10-year change
-15.3%
-1.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Military expenditure (% of GDP)
0.6505
0.8825
1.5059
1.6092
0.7808
0.5800
0.6459
0.6753
0.6836
0.7054

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 Ethiopia's Military expenditure (% of GDP) in 2024?
In 2024, Ethiopia's Military expenditure (% of GDP) was 0.65, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Ethiopia's Military expenditure (% of GDP) rising or falling?
Ethiopia's Military expenditure (% of GDP) fell 26.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Ethiopia rank globally on Military expenditure (% of GDP)?
In 2024, Ethiopia ranked #131 out of 147 countries reporting Military expenditure (% of GDP).
How does Ethiopia's Military expenditure (% of GDP) compare to the world average?
The global average for Military expenditure (% of GDP) in 2024 was 2.20, so Ethiopia is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #36 of 43.
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.