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Ukraine: Military expenditure (% of GDP)

In , Ukraine's Military expenditure (% of GDP) was 34.48.

That's down 5.6% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 2.20 . Ukraine ranks #1 globally out of 147 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #1 of 46.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Ukraine Military expenditure (% of GDP) trend

Highlights

Peak
36.53
Trough
2.26
1-year change
-5.6%
5-year change
+747.6%
+53.3% / yr
10-year change
+1,062.0%
+27.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Military expenditure (% of GDP)
34.4815
36.5282
25.6424
3.4255
4.4003
4.0679
3.6352
3.2415
3.6686
3.8478

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 Ukraine's Military expenditure (% of GDP) in 2024?
In 2024, Ukraine's Military expenditure (% of GDP) was 34.48, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Ukraine's Military expenditure (% of GDP) rising or falling?
Ukraine's Military expenditure (% of GDP) fell 5.6% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Ukraine rank globally on Military expenditure (% of GDP)?
In 2024, Ukraine ranked #1 out of 147 countries reporting Military expenditure (% of GDP).
How does Ukraine's Military expenditure (% of GDP) compare to the world average?
The global average for Military expenditure (% of GDP) in 2024 was 2.20, so Ukraine is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #1 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.