Cyprus vs South Africa: Military spending per armed forces personnel
Cyprus
41,305
in 2020
South Africa
40,436
in 2020
Cyprus rank
57th
South Africa rank
60th
Military spending per armed forces personnel over time
- Cyprus
- South Africa
How they compare
Cyprus currently reports 41,305 against 40,436 in South Africa, a difference of 869.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 31 shared years of data; in 1985 it was South Africa ahead.
Cyprus ranks 57th and South Africa ranks 60th of 160 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Cyprus averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cyprus | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 23,248 | 47,015 | 23,766 | South Africa |
| 1990s | 66,645 | 27,904 | 38,741 | Cyprus |
| 2000s | 41,432 | 48,042 | 6,610 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 29,453 | 45,774 | 16,321 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 41,305 | 40,436 | 869.3 | Cyprus |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher military spending per armed forces personnel, Cyprus or South Africa?
- Cyprus, at 41,305 against 40,436 in South Africa as of 2020.
- What is the difference in military spending per armed forces personnel between Cyprus and South Africa?
- 869, with Cyprus ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cyprus and South Africa?
- 31 years are reported by both, from 1985 to 2020.
- How do Cyprus and South Africa rank globally for military spending per armed forces personnel?
- Cyprus ranks 57th and South Africa ranks 60th 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.