Poland: Military expenditure (% of GDP)
In , Poland's Military expenditure (% of GDP) was 4.15.
That's up 27.1% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 2.20 . Poland ranks #14 globally out of 147 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #5 of 46.
Source: World Bank Open Data (MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
Highlights
- Peak
- 4.15
- Trough
- 1.75
- 1-year change
- +27.1%
- 5-year change
- +112.7%
- +16.3% / yr
- 10-year change
- +117.7%
- +8.1% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Military expenditure (% of GDP) |
|---|---|
| 4.1544 | |
| 3.2698 | |
| 2.2046 | |
| 2.2172 | |
| 2.2631 | |
| 1.9534 | |
| 2.0247 | |
| 1.8883 | |
| 1.9359 | |
| 2.1274 |
About Military expenditure (% of GDP)
Military expenditure by country as percentage of gross domestic product
Indicator code: MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS • Category: Public Sector
Frequently asked questions
- What was Poland's Military expenditure (% of GDP) in 2024?
- In 2024, Poland's Military expenditure (% of GDP) was 4.15, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Poland's Military expenditure (% of GDP) rising or falling?
- Poland's Military expenditure (% of GDP) rose 27.1% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Poland rank globally on Military expenditure (% of GDP)?
- In 2024, Poland ranked #14 out of 147 countries reporting Military expenditure (% of GDP).
- How does Poland's Military expenditure (% of GDP) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Military expenditure (% of GDP) in 2024 was 2.20, so Poland is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #5 of 46.
- What is Military expenditure (% of GDP) and how is it measured?
- Military expenditure by country as percentage of gross domestic product
Source: World Bank Open Data (MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS), CC BY 4.0.