Ireland—Military Expenditure (USD)
Category: MilitarySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #73 of 156Updated April 2026
Latest Value
$1.33B
2024
YoY Change
+4.8%
2023 → 2024
Global Rank
#73
of 156 countries
Maximum
$1.58B
2008
Minimum
$694.7M
2000
CAGR
+2.7%
25 years
Last
$1.33B
Previous
$1.27B
Highest
$1.58B
Lowest
$694.7M
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Ireland's military expenditure (usd) was $1.33B in 2024, ranking #73 out of 156 countries. This represents a +4.8% change from 2023. Over the past 25 years, the highest recorded value was $1.58B (2008) and the lowest was $694.7M (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.33B | +4.8% |
| 2023 | $1.27B | +9.0% |
| 2022 | $1.16B | -8.2% |
| 2021 | $1.27B | +10.8% |
| 2020 | $1.14B | +2.8% |
| 2019 | $1.11B | +0.5% |
| 2018 | $1.11B | +8.0% |
| 2017 | $1.03B | +2.3% |
| 2016 | $1.00B | +0.5% |
| 2015 | $997.0M | -16.4% |
| 2014 | $1.19B | -0.3% |
| 2013 | $1.20B | +3.3% |
| 2012 | $1.16B | -11.0% |
| 2011 | $1.30B | +2.0% |
| 2010 | $1.27B | -10.0% |
| 2009 | $1.42B | -10.6% |
| 2008 | $1.58B | +15.4% |
| 2007 | $1.37B | +15.3% |
| 2006 | $1.19B | +4.0% |
| 2005 | $1.14B | +3.9% |
| 2004 | $1.10B | +14.2% |
| 2003 | $965.2M | +19.0% |
| 2002 | $811.3M | +5.7% |
| 2001 | $767.8M | +10.5% |
| 2000 | $694.7M |
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 |