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Israel: Military expenditure (% of GDP)

In , Israel's Military expenditure (% of GDP) was 8.78.

That's up 63.0% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 2.20 . Israel ranks #2 globally out of 147 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #1 of 15.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Israel Military expenditure (% of GDP) trend

Highlights

Peak
8.78
Trough
4.43
1-year change
+63.0%
5-year change
+73.0%
+11.6% / yr
10-year change
+55.9%
+4.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Military expenditure (% of GDP)
8.7767
5.3848
4.4330
4.9349
5.2763
5.0721
5.2882
5.4268
5.4175
5.4230

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 Israel's Military expenditure (% of GDP) in 2024?
In 2024, Israel's Military expenditure (% of GDP) was 8.78, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Israel's Military expenditure (% of GDP) rising or falling?
Israel's Military expenditure (% of GDP) rose 63.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Israel rank globally on Military expenditure (% of GDP)?
In 2024, Israel ranked #2 out of 147 countries reporting Military expenditure (% of GDP).
How does Israel's Military expenditure (% of GDP) compare to the world average?
The global average for Military expenditure (% of GDP) in 2024 was 2.20, so Israel is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #1 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.