Greece vs Russia: Military spending per armed forces personnel

Greece
43,999
in 2020
Russia
46,194
in 2020
Greece rank
55th
Russia rank
53rd

Military spending per armed forces personnel over time

  • Greece
  • Russia
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How they compare

Russia currently reports 46,194 against 43,999 in Greece, a difference of 2,195.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 29 shared years of data; in 1992 it was Greece ahead.

Greece ranks 55th and Russia ranks 53rd of 160 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Greece averaged higher in 2 and Russia in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Greece Russia Difference Ahead
1990s 36,708 18,225 18,483 Greece
2000s 53,216 24,366 28,850 Greece
2010s 40,512 46,462 5,950 Russia
2020s 43,999 46,194 2,194 Russia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher military spending per armed forces personnel, Greece or Russia?
Russia, at 46,194 against 43,999 in Greece as of 2020.
What is the difference in military spending per armed forces personnel between Greece and Russia?
2,195, with Russia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Greece and Russia?
29 years are reported by both, from 1992 to 2020.
How do Greece and Russia rank globally for military spending per armed forces personnel?
Greece ranks 55th and Russia ranks 53rd 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