Cameroon—Military Expenditure (USD)
Category: MilitarySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #100 of 156Updated April 2026
Latest Value
$534.9M
2024
YoY Change
+17.1%
2023 → 2024
Global Rank
#100
of 156 countries
Maximum
$534.9M
2024
Minimum
$123.0M
2000
CAGR
+6.3%
25 years
Last
$534.9M
Previous
$456.6M
Highest
$534.9M
Lowest
$123.0M
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Cameroon's military expenditure (usd) was $534.9M in 2024, ranking #100 out of 156 countries. This represents a +17.1% change from 2023. Over the past 25 years, the highest recorded value was $534.9M (2024) and the lowest was $123.0M (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $534.9M | +17.1% |
| 2023 | $456.6M | +9.6% |
| 2022 | $416.6M | -6.0% |
| 2021 | $443.3M | +12.7% |
| 2020 | $393.3M | -6.9% |
| 2019 | $422.3M | -1.8% |
| 2018 | $429.9M | +5.3% |
| 2017 | $408.2M | +5.3% |
| 2016 | $387.4M | +9.5% |
| 2015 | $353.8M | -11.9% |
| 2014 | $401.5M | +2.2% |
| 2013 | $392.8M | +10.8% |
| 2012 | $354.4M | +2.0% |
| 2011 | $347.5M | -1.9% |
| 2010 | $354.1M | +3.1% |
| 2009 | $343.3M | -1.0% |
| 2008 | $346.6M | +16.8% |
| 2007 | $296.7M | +15.5% |
| 2006 | $256.9M | +15.2% |
| 2005 | $223.1M | +0.9% |
| 2004 | $221.1M | +17.3% |
| 2003 | $188.5M | +29.4% |
| 2002 | $145.6M | +17.2% |
| 2001 | $124.3M | +1.0% |
| 2000 | $123.0M |
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 |