Guatemala vs Somalia: Military spending per armed forces personnel

Guatemala
9,659
in 2020
Somalia
8,776
in 2020
Guatemala rank
125th
Somalia rank
128th

Military spending per armed forces personnel over time

  • Guatemala
  • Somalia
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How they compare

Guatemala currently reports 9,659 against 8,776 in Somalia, a difference of 883.

That makes Guatemala's figure about 1.1 times Somalia's.

Across all 9 years both countries report, Guatemala has been ahead every year.

Guatemala ranks 125th and Somalia ranks 128th of 160 countries.

Guatemala has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Guatemala Somalia Difference Ahead
1980s 24,067 1,055 23,012 Guatemala
2010s 8,804 4,324 4,481 Guatemala
2020s 9,659 8,776 882.48 Guatemala

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher military spending per armed forces personnel, Guatemala or Somalia?
Guatemala, at 9,659 against 8,776 in Somalia as of 2020.
What is the difference in military spending per armed forces personnel between Guatemala and Somalia?
883, with Guatemala ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Guatemala and Somalia?
9 years are reported by both, from 1985 to 2020.
How do Guatemala and Somalia rank globally for military spending per armed forces personnel?
Guatemala ranks 125th and Somalia ranks 128th 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