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Spain: Military expenditure (% of GDP)

In , Spain's Military expenditure (% of GDP) was 1.43.

That's down 2.7% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 2.20 . Spain ranks #84 globally out of 147 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #37 of 46.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Spain Military expenditure (% of GDP) trend

Highlights

Peak
1.47
Trough
1.13
1-year change
-2.7%
5-year change
+16.9%
+3.2% / yr
10-year change
+14.9%
+1.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Military expenditure (% of GDP)
1.4321
1.4716
1.4055
1.3377
1.3543
1.2246
1.2456
1.2221
1.1285
1.2597

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 Spain's Military expenditure (% of GDP) in 2024?
In 2024, Spain's Military expenditure (% of GDP) was 1.43, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Spain's Military expenditure (% of GDP) rising or falling?
Spain's Military expenditure (% of GDP) fell 2.7% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Spain rank globally on Military expenditure (% of GDP)?
In 2024, Spain ranked #84 out of 147 countries reporting Military expenditure (% of GDP).
How does Spain's Military expenditure (% of GDP) compare to the world average?
The global average for Military expenditure (% of GDP) in 2024 was 2.20, so Spain is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #37 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.