South Sudan vs Sudan: Military spending gmsd
South Sudan
863.21 million
in 2023
Sudan
809.71 million
in 2021
South Sudan rank
92nd
Sudan rank
94th
Military spending gmsd over time
- South Sudan
- Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 863.21 million against 809.71 million in Sudan, a difference of 53.50 million.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 1.1 times Sudan's.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Sudan has been ahead every year.
South Sudan ranks 92nd and Sudan ranks 94th of 172 countries.
Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Sudan | Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 657.37 million | 2.13 billion | 1.47 billion | Sudan |
| 2020s | 213.72 million | 949.33 million | 735.62 million | Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher military spending gmsd, South Sudan or Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 863.21 million against 809.71 million in Sudan as of 2023.
- What is the difference in military spending gmsd between South Sudan and Sudan?
- 53.50 million, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Sudan and Sudan?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2021.
- How do South Sudan and Sudan rank globally for military spending gmsd?
- South Sudan ranks 92nd and Sudan ranks 94th of 172 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Military spending gmsd. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.