South Africa—Military Expenditure (USD)
Category: MilitarySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #55 of 156Updated April 2026
Latest Value
$2.84B
2024
YoY Change
-1.4%
2023 → 2024
Global Rank
#55
of 156 countries
Maximum
$4.59B
2011
Minimum
$1.77B
2002
CAGR
+1.7%
25 years
Last
$2.84B
Previous
$2.88B
Highest
$4.59B
Lowest
$1.77B
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
South Africa's military expenditure (usd) was $2.84B in 2024, ranking #55 out of 156 countries. This represents a -1.4% change from 2023. Over the past 25 years, the highest recorded value was $4.59B (2011) and the lowest was $1.77B (2002). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.84B | -1.4% |
| 2023 | $2.88B | -11.4% |
| 2022 | $3.25B | -4.3% |
| 2021 | $3.39B | +5.0% |
| 2020 | $3.23B | -6.0% |
| 2019 | $3.44B | -5.2% |
| 2018 | $3.62B | +0.9% |
| 2017 | $3.59B | +14.4% |
| 2016 | $3.14B | -10.0% |
| 2015 | $3.49B | -10.4% |
| 2014 | $3.89B | -5.5% |
| 2013 | $4.12B | -8.3% |
| 2012 | $4.49B | -2.3% |
| 2011 | $4.59B | +9.7% |
| 2010 | $4.19B | +16.6% |
| 2009 | $3.59B | +9.3% |
| 2008 | $3.29B | -6.8% |
| 2007 | $3.53B | +0.6% |
| 2006 | $3.51B | -1.7% |
| 2005 | $3.57B | +15.1% |
| 2004 | $3.10B | +20.4% |
| 2003 | $2.57B | +45.8% |
| 2002 | $1.77B | -2.0% |
| 2001 | $1.80B | -4.7% |
| 2000 | $1.89B |
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 |