Afghanistan—Military Expenditure (USD)
Category: MilitarySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #114 of 156Updated April 2026
Latest Value
$278.3M
2021
YoY Change
-0.5%
2020 → 2021
Global Rank
#114
of 156 countries
Maximum
$325.8M
2011
Minimum
$122.7M
2005
CAGR
+4.8%
18 years
Last
$278.3M
Previous
$279.6M
Highest
$325.8M
Lowest
$122.7M
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Afghanistan's military expenditure (usd) was $278.3M in 2021, ranking #114 out of 156 countries. This represents a -0.5% change from 2020. Over the past 18 years, the highest recorded value was $325.8M (2011) and the lowest was $122.7M (2005). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $278.3M | -0.5% |
| 2020 | $279.6M | +23.5% |
| 2019 | $226.3M | +14.3% |
| 2018 | $198.1M | +3.5% |
| 2017 | $191.4M | +3.0% |
| 2016 | $185.9M | -6.8% |
| 2015 | $199.5M | -25.6% |
| 2014 | $268.2M | +23.5% |
| 2013 | $217.2M | -9.0% |
| 2012 | $238.6M | -26.8% |
| 2011 | $325.8M | +9.3% |
| 2010 | $298.1M | +18.4% |
| 2009 | $251.9M | +4.7% |
| 2008 | $240.5M | +9.5% |
| 2007 | $219.6M | +67.2% |
| 2006 | $131.3M | +7.0% |
| 2005 | $122.7M | -1.9% |
| 2004 | $125.1M |
Top Countries — Military Expenditure (USD)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | $997.31B | 2024 |
| 2 | China | $313.66B | 2024 |
| 3 | Russian Federation | $148.97B | 2024 |
| 4 | Germany | $88.46B | 2024 |
| 5 | India | $86.13B | 2024 |
| 6 | United Kingdom | $81.76B | 2024 |
| 7 | Saudi Arabia | $80.33B | 2024 |
| 8 | Ukraine | $64.70B | 2024 |
| 9 | France | $64.68B | 2024 |
| 10 | Japan | $55.27B | 2024 |