Guatemala vs Iran: Military spending per armed forces personnel

Guatemala
9,659
in 2020
Iran
10,059
in 2020
Guatemala rank
125th
Iran rank
122nd

Military spending per armed forces personnel over time

  • Guatemala
  • Iran
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How they compare

Iran currently reports 10,059 against 9,659 in Guatemala, a difference of 400.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 33 shared years of data; in 1985 it was Guatemala ahead.

Guatemala ranks 125th and Iran ranks 122nd of 160 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Guatemala averaged higher in 2 and Iran in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade Guatemala Iran Difference Ahead
1980s 20,923 6,413 14,510 Guatemala
1990s 12,782 4,037 8,745 Guatemala
2000s 8,808 11,396 2,589 Iran
2010s 8,754 12,498 3,744 Iran
2020s 9,659 10,059 400.26 Iran

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher military spending per armed forces personnel, Guatemala or Iran?
Iran, at 10,059 against 9,659 in Guatemala as of 2020.
What is the difference in military spending per armed forces personnel between Guatemala and Iran?
400, with Iran ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Guatemala and Iran?
33 years are reported by both, from 1985 to 2020.
How do Guatemala and Iran rank globally for military spending per armed forces personnel?
Guatemala ranks 125th and Iran ranks 122nd 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