Gabon vs South Africa: Military spending per armed forces personnel
Gabon
39,462
in 2020
South Africa
40,436
in 2020
Gabon rank
61st
South Africa rank
60th
Military spending per armed forces personnel over time
- Gabon
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 40,436 against 39,462 in Gabon, a difference of 974.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 18 shared years of data; in 1985 it was Gabon ahead.
Gabon ranks 61st and South Africa ranks 60th of 160 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Gabon averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Gabon | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 68,739 | 39,399 | 29,340 | Gabon |
| 2000s | 26,215 | 48,797 | 22,582 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 40,440 | 45,774 | 5,334 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 39,462 | 40,436 | 974 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher military spending per armed forces personnel, Gabon or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 40,436 against 39,462 in Gabon as of 2020.
- What is the difference in military spending per armed forces personnel between Gabon and South Africa?
- 974, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Gabon and South Africa?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 1985 to 2020.
- How do Gabon and South Africa rank globally for military spending per armed forces personnel?
- Gabon ranks 61st 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.