Syrian Arab Republic—Military Spending (% of GDP)
Category: MilitarySource: World Bank World Development Indicators
Latest Value
4.1%
2010
YoY Change
+0.7%
2009 → 2010
Maximum
6.2%
2003
Minimum
3.6%
2008
CAGR
-2.9%
11 years
Last
4.1%
Previous
4.0%
Highest
6.2%
Lowest
3.6%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.1% | +0.7% |
| 2009 | 4.0% | +13.4% |
| 2008 | 3.6% | -13.4% |
| 2007 | 4.1% | -6.7% |
| 2006 | 4.4% | -12.6% |
| 2005 | 5.0% | -9.3% |
| 2004 | 5.5% | -11.3% |
| 2003 | 6.2% | +15.4% |
| 2002 | 5.4% | -1.2% |
| 2001 | 5.5% | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 5.5% |
Top Countries — Military Spending (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ukraine | 34.5% | 2024 |
| 2 | Israel | 8.8% | 2024 |
| 3 | Algeria | 8.0% | 2024 |
| 4 | Saudi Arabia | 7.3% | 2024 |
| 5 | Russian Federation | 7.1% | 2024 |
| 6 | Myanmar | 6.8% | 2024 |
| 7 | Qatar | 6.5% | 2022 |
| 8 | Oman | 5.6% | 2024 |
| 9 | Armenia | 5.5% | 2024 |
| 10 | Libya | 5.3% | 2023 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Military expenditure by country as percentage of gross domestic product
Methodology
Data compiled by SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), uri: https://www.sipri.org/databases.
Source: World Bank - World Development IndicatorsView original source →