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Moldova: Military expenditure (% of GDP)

In , Moldova's Military expenditure (% of GDP) was 0.60.

That's up 4.8% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 2.20 . Moldova ranks #134 globally out of 147 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #44 of 46.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Moldova Military expenditure (% of GDP) trend

Highlights

Peak
0.61
Trough
0.26
1-year change
+4.8%
5-year change
+65.1%
+10.5% / yr
10-year change
+103.9%
+7.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Military expenditure (% of GDP)
0.5978
0.5706
0.3601
0.3706
0.3855
0.3621
0.3323
0.3245
0.3442
0.2956

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 Moldova's Military expenditure (% of GDP) in 2024?
In 2024, Moldova's Military expenditure (% of GDP) was 0.60, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Moldova's Military expenditure (% of GDP) rising or falling?
Moldova's Military expenditure (% of GDP) rose 4.8% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Moldova rank globally on Military expenditure (% of GDP)?
In 2024, Moldova ranked #134 out of 147 countries reporting Military expenditure (% of GDP).
How does Moldova's Military expenditure (% of GDP) compare to the world average?
The global average for Military expenditure (% of GDP) in 2024 was 2.20, so Moldova is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #44 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.