Germany vs Libya: Military spending per armed forces personnel

Germany
330,155
in 2020
Libya
336,927
in 2013
Germany rank
12th
Libya rank
11th

Military spending per armed forces personnel over time

  • Germany
  • Libya
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How they compare

Libya currently reports 336,927 against 330,155 in Germany, a difference of 6,772.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 14 shared years of data; in 1997 it was Germany ahead.

Germany ranks 12th and Libya ranks 11th of 160 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Germany averaged higher in 2 and Libya in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Libya Difference Ahead
1990s 144,910 5,400 139,510 Germany
2000s 175,118 7,129 167,989 Germany
2010s 254,908 297,691 42,784 Libya

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher military spending per armed forces personnel, Germany or Libya?
Libya, at 336,927 against 330,155 in Germany as of 2013.
What is the difference in military spending per armed forces personnel between Germany and Libya?
6,772, with Libya ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Libya?
14 years are reported by both, from 1997 to 2013.
How do Germany and Libya rank globally for military spending per armed forces personnel?
Germany ranks 12th and Libya ranks 11th 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