Myanmar—Military Expenditure (USD)
Category: MilitarySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #46 of 156Updated April 2026
Latest Value
$5.01B
2024
YoY Change
+101.0%
2023 → 2024
Global Rank
#46
of 156 countries
Maximum
$32.95B
2005
Minimum
$1.53B
2018
CAGR
-2.4%
19 years
Last
$5.01B
Previous
$2.49B
Highest
$32.95B
Lowest
$1.53B
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Myanmar's military expenditure (usd) was $5.01B in 2024, ranking #46 out of 156 countries. This represents a +101.0% change from 2023. Over the past 19 years, the highest recorded value was $32.95B (2005) and the lowest was $1.53B (2018). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.01B | +101.0% |
| 2023 | $2.49B | +0.1% |
| 2022 | $2.49B | -5.8% |
| 2021 | $2.64B | +5.8% |
| 2020 | $2.50B | +63.1% |
| 2019 | $1.53B | +0.2% |
| 2018 | $1.53B | -31.2% |
| 2017 | $2.22B | -9.5% |
| 2016 | $2.46B | -3.8% |
| 2015 | $2.55B | +7.6% |
| 2014 | $2.37B | +0.2% |
| 2013 | $2.37B | -20.3% |
| 2012 | $2.97B | -91.0% |
| 2005 | $32.95B | +10.4% |
| 2004 | $29.85B | +23.4% |
| 2003 | $24.19B | +119.9% |
| 2002 | $11.00B | +16.2% |
| 2001 | $9.46B | +4.8% |
| 2000 | $9.03B |
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 |