Central African Republic vs Sri Lanka: Military spending per armed forces personnel
Central African Republic
4,842
in 2020
Sri Lanka
5,355
in 2020
Central African Republic rank
143rd
Sri Lanka rank
142nd
Military spending per armed forces personnel over time
- Central African Republic
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Sri Lanka currently reports 5,355 against 4,842 in Central African Republic, a difference of 513.
That makes Sri Lanka's figure about 1.1 times Central African Republic's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 24 shared years of data; in 1991 it was Central African Republic ahead.
Central African Republic ranks 143rd and Sri Lanka ranks 142nd of 160 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Central African Republic averaged higher in 3 and Sri Lanka in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central African Republic | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7,553 | 7,487 | 66.27 | Central African Republic |
| 2000s | 11,752 | 6,403 | 5,349 | Central African Republic |
| 2010s | 8,573 | 7,231 | 1,342 | Central African Republic |
| 2020s | 4,842 | 5,355 | 512.89 | Sri Lanka |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher military spending per armed forces personnel, Central African Republic or Sri Lanka?
- Sri Lanka, at 5,355 against 4,842 in Central African Republic as of 2020.
- What is the difference in military spending per armed forces personnel between Central African Republic and Sri Lanka?
- 513, with Sri Lanka ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and Sri Lanka?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2020.
- How do Central African Republic and Sri Lanka rank globally for military spending per armed forces personnel?
- Central African Republic ranks 143rd and Sri Lanka ranks 142nd 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.