Benin—Military Expenditure (USD)
Category: MilitarySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #129 of 156Updated May 2026
Latest Value
$154.1M
2024
YoY Change
+3.4%
2023 → 2024
Global Rank
#129
of 156 countries
Maximum
$154.1M
2024
Minimum
$13.1M
2001
CAGR
+10.4%
21 years
Last
$154.1M
Previous
$149.0M
Highest
$154.1M
Lowest
$13.1M
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Benin's military expenditure (usd) was $154.1M in 2024, ranking #129 out of 156 countries. This represents a +3.4% change from 2023. Over the past 21 years, the highest recorded value was $154.1M (2024) and the lowest was $13.1M (2001). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $154.1M | +3.4% |
| 2023 | $149.0M | +35.5% |
| 2022 | $110.0M | +12.9% |
| 2021 | $97.4M | +35.7% |
| 2020 | $71.8M | +5.4% |
| 2019 | $68.1M | -24.5% |
| 2018 | $90.2M | -22.3% |
| 2017 | $116.1M | +45.9% |
| 2016 | $79.6M | -12.4% |
| 2015 | $90.9M | -2.3% |
| 2014 | $93.0M | +8.1% |
| 2013 | $86.0M | +9.9% |
| 2012 | $78.2M | +20.9% |
| 2008 | $64.7M | +38.3% |
| 2006 | $46.8M | +4.7% |
| 2005 | $44.7M | +7.0% |
| 2004 | $41.8M | +20.9% |
| 2003 | $34.5M | +32.9% |
| 2002 | $26.0M | +98.3% |
| 2001 | $13.1M | -9.5% |
| 2000 | $14.5M |
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 |