Kenya—Military Expenditure (USD)
Category: MilitarySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #75 of 156Updated April 2026
Latest Value
$1.23B
2024
YoY Change
+16.8%
2023 → 2024
Global Rank
#75
of 156 countries
Maximum
$1.23B
2024
Minimum
$165.6M
2000
CAGR
+8.7%
25 years
Last
$1.23B
Previous
$1.05B
Highest
$1.23B
Lowest
$165.6M
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Kenya's military expenditure (usd) was $1.23B in 2024, ranking #75 out of 156 countries. This represents a +16.8% change from 2023. Over the past 25 years, the highest recorded value was $1.23B (2024) and the lowest was $165.6M (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.23B | +16.8% |
| 2023 | $1.05B | -8.8% |
| 2022 | $1.16B | -3.0% |
| 2021 | $1.19B | +6.8% |
| 2020 | $1.12B | -0.1% |
| 2019 | $1.12B | +0.3% |
| 2018 | $1.11B | +9.7% |
| 2017 | $1.02B | +8.8% |
| 2016 | $933.1M | +10.6% |
| 2015 | $843.7M | +3.0% |
| 2014 | $819.0M | -4.8% |
| 2013 | $860.6M | +2.4% |
| 2012 | $840.1M | +29.9% |
| 2011 | $646.7M | +4.0% |
| 2010 | $622.0M | +7.6% |
| 2009 | $578.1M | -0.3% |
| 2008 | $580.0M | +17.2% |
| 2007 | $494.7M | +31.6% |
| 2006 | $375.8M | +18.6% |
| 2005 | $316.8M | +21.9% |
| 2004 | $259.8M | +5.6% |
| 2003 | $245.9M | +15.0% |
| 2002 | $213.9M | +9.5% |
| 2001 | $195.4M | +18.0% |
| 2000 | $165.6M |
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 |