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Tanzania: Military expenditure (% of GDP)

In , Tanzania's Military expenditure (% of GDP) was 1.15.

That's down 4.6% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 2.20 . Tanzania ranks #101 globally out of 147 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #25 of 43.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Tanzania Military expenditure (% of GDP) trend

Highlights

Peak
1.21
Trough
0.70
1-year change
-4.6%
5-year change
+8.8%
+1.7% / yr
10-year change
+13.7%
+1.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Military expenditure (% of GDP)
1.1546
1.2101
1.1913
1.1224
1.0771
1.0611
1.1009
1.0558
1.0937
1.0914

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 Tanzania's Military expenditure (% of GDP) in 2024?
In 2024, Tanzania's Military expenditure (% of GDP) was 1.15, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Tanzania's Military expenditure (% of GDP) rising or falling?
Tanzania's Military expenditure (% of GDP) fell 4.6% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Tanzania rank globally on Military expenditure (% of GDP)?
In 2024, Tanzania ranked #101 out of 147 countries reporting Military expenditure (% of GDP).
How does Tanzania's Military expenditure (% of GDP) compare to the world average?
The global average for Military expenditure (% of GDP) in 2024 was 2.20, so Tanzania is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #25 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.