China vs Poland: Military spending per armed forces personnel
China
100,945
in 2020
Poland
98,898
in 2020
China rank
34th
Poland rank
36th
Military spending per armed forces personnel over time
- China
- Poland
How they compare
China currently reports 100,945 against 98,898 in Poland, a difference of 2,047.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 32 shared years of data; in 1989 it was Poland ahead.
China ranks 34th and Poland ranks 36th of 160 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, China averaged higher in 1 and Poland in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Poland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5,104 | 23,688 | 18,584 | Poland |
| 1990s | 7,838 | 25,185 | 17,347 | Poland |
| 2000s | 22,821 | 55,552 | 32,731 | Poland |
| 2010s | 67,211 | 78,932 | 11,721 | Poland |
| 2020s | 100,945 | 98,898 | 2,048 | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher military spending per armed forces personnel, China or Poland?
- China, at 100,945 against 98,898 in Poland as of 2020.
- What is the difference in military spending per armed forces personnel between China and Poland?
- 2,047, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Poland?
- 32 years are reported by both, from 1989 to 2020.
- How do China and Poland rank globally for military spending per armed forces personnel?
- China ranks 34th and Poland ranks 36th 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.