China vs Spain: Military spending per armed forces personnel
China
100,945
in 2020
Spain
99,005
in 2020
China rank
34th
Spain rank
35th
Military spending per armed forces personnel over time
- China
- Spain
How they compare
China currently reports 100,945 against 99,005 in Spain, a difference of 1,940.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 32 shared years of data; in 1989 it was Spain ahead.
China ranks 34th and Spain ranks 35th of 160 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, China averaged higher in 1 and Spain in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5,104 | 69,970 | 64,866 | Spain |
| 1990s | 7,838 | 75,514 | 67,676 | Spain |
| 2000s | 22,821 | 91,981 | 69,160 | Spain |
| 2010s | 67,211 | 91,522 | 24,312 | Spain |
| 2020s | 100,945 | 99,005 | 1,940 | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher military spending per armed forces personnel, China or Spain?
- China, at 100,945 against 99,005 in Spain as of 2020.
- What is the difference in military spending per armed forces personnel between China and Spain?
- 1,940, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Spain?
- 32 years are reported by both, from 1989 to 2020.
- How do China and Spain rank globally for military spending per armed forces personnel?
- China ranks 34th and Spain ranks 35th 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.