Brazil vs Philippines: Military spending per armed forces personnel

Brazil
31,762
in 2020
Philippines
31,145
in 2020
Brazil rank
71st
Philippines rank
72nd

Military spending per armed forces personnel over time

  • Brazil
  • Philippines
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How they compare

Brazil currently reports 31,762 against 31,145 in Philippines, a difference of 617.

Across all 33 years both countries report, Brazil has been ahead every year.

Brazil ranks 71st and Philippines ranks 72nd of 160 countries.

Brazil has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Brazil Philippines Difference Ahead
1980s 40,545 17,400 23,145 Brazil
1990s 29,227 18,530 10,697 Brazil
2000s 26,251 18,200 8,052 Brazil
2010s 33,881 23,440 10,441 Brazil
2020s 31,762 31,145 617 Brazil

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher military spending per armed forces personnel, Brazil or Philippines?
Brazil, at 31,762 against 31,145 in Philippines as of 2020.
What is the difference in military spending per armed forces personnel between Brazil and Philippines?
617, with Brazil ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Brazil and Philippines?
33 years are reported by both, from 1985 to 2020.
How do Brazil and Philippines rank globally for military spending per armed forces personnel?
Brazil ranks 71st and Philippines ranks 72nd of 160 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Our World in Data, published as Military spending per armed forces personnel. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Military spending per armed forces personnel
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
160 places, 4,610 data points, 1985–2020
Last refreshed