Uganda—Military Expenditure (USD)
Category: MilitarySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #78 of 156Updated April 2026
Latest Value
$1.12B
2024
YoY Change
+14.3%
2023 → 2024
Global Rank
#78
of 156 countries
Maximum
$1.12B
2024
Minimum
$136.2M
2001
CAGR
+9.0%
25 years
Last
$1.12B
Previous
$976.7M
Highest
$1.12B
Lowest
$136.2M
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Uganda's military expenditure (usd) was $1.12B in 2024, ranking #78 out of 156 countries. This represents a +14.3% change from 2023. Over the past 25 years, the highest recorded value was $1.12B (2024) and the lowest was $136.2M (2001). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.12B | +14.3% |
| 2023 | $976.7M | +5.6% |
| 2022 | $924.8M | -13.3% |
| 2021 | $1.07B | +8.3% |
| 2020 | $984.8M | +52.1% |
| 2019 | $647.6M | +58.6% |
| 2018 | $408.4M | +17.8% |
| 2017 | $346.8M | +8.9% |
| 2016 | $318.6M | +4.1% |
| 2015 | $306.1M | -6.0% |
| 2014 | $325.7M | +8.5% |
| 2013 | $300.1M | -14.7% |
| 2012 | $351.8M | -42.0% |
| 2011 | $607.1M | -0.3% |
| 2010 | $608.7M | +107.4% |
| 2009 | $293.5M | -5.9% |
| 2008 | $311.9M | +23.7% |
| 2007 | $252.1M | +15.4% |
| 2006 | $218.5M | +0.9% |
| 2005 | $216.7M | +10.5% |
| 2004 | $196.0M | +28.6% |
| 2003 | $152.4M | +7.2% |
| 2002 | $142.2M | +4.4% |
| 2001 | $136.2M | -3.6% |
| 2000 | $141.3M |
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 |