Central African Republic—Military Expenditure (USD)
Category: MilitarySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #141 of 156Updated May 2026
Latest Value
$71.2M
2024
YoY Change
+13.8%
2023 → 2024
Global Rank
#141
of 156 countries
Maximum
$71.2M
2024
Minimum
$10.7M
2002
CAGR
+9.0%
22 years
Last
$71.2M
Previous
$62.5M
Highest
$71.2M
Lowest
$10.7M
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Central African Republic's military expenditure (usd) was $71.2M in 2024, ranking #141 out of 156 countries. This represents a +13.8% change from 2023. Over the past 22 years, the highest recorded value was $71.2M (2024) and the lowest was $10.7M (2002). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $71.2M | +13.8% |
| 2023 | $62.5M | +48.9% |
| 2022 | $42.0M | -24.3% |
| 2021 | $55.5M | +25.2% |
| 2020 | $44.3M | +8.8% |
| 2019 | $40.8M | +33.6% |
| 2018 | $30.5M | +10.9% |
| 2017 | $27.5M | +2.5% |
| 2016 | $26.8M | +0.5% |
| 2015 | $26.7M | -30.5% |
| 2014 | $38.4M | -19.9% |
| 2013 | $47.9M | +12.1% |
| 2012 | $42.7M | -14.3% |
| 2011 | $49.9M | -3.3% |
| 2010 | $51.6M | +43.3% |
| 2009 | $36.0M | +14.2% |
| 2008 | $31.5M | +64.9% |
| 2007 | $19.1M | +24.1% |
| 2005 | $15.4M | +1.9% |
| 2004 | $15.1M | +0.6% |
| 2003 | $15.0M | +40.6% |
| 2002 | $10.7M |
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 |