Chad vs Somalia: Military spending per armed forces personnel

Chad
8,628
in 2020
Somalia
8,776
in 2020
Chad rank
129th
Somalia rank
128th

Military spending per armed forces personnel over time

  • Chad
  • Somalia
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How they compare

Somalia currently reports 8,776 against 8,628 in Chad, a difference of 148.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 1985 it was Chad ahead.

Chad ranks 129th and Somalia ranks 128th of 160 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Chad averaged higher in 2 and Somalia in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Chad Somalia Difference Ahead
1980s 7,425 1,055 6,370 Chad
2010s 10,988 4,324 6,664 Chad
2020s 8,628 8,776 148.49 Somalia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher military spending per armed forces personnel, Chad or Somalia?
Somalia, at 8,776 against 8,628 in Chad as of 2020.
What is the difference in military spending per armed forces personnel between Chad and Somalia?
148, with Somalia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Chad and Somalia?
9 years are reported by both, from 1985 to 2020.
How do Chad and Somalia rank globally for military spending per armed forces personnel?
Chad ranks 129th and Somalia ranks 128th 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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About this data

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