Iran vs Turkmenistan: Military spending per armed forces personnel

Iran
10,059
in 2020
Turkmenistan
9,904
in 1999
Iran rank
122nd
Turkmenistan rank
124th

Military spending per armed forces personnel over time

  • Iran
  • Turkmenistan
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How they compare

Iran currently reports 10,059 against 9,904 in Turkmenistan, a difference of 155.

Across all 6 years both countries report, Turkmenistan has been ahead every year.

Iran ranks 122nd and Turkmenistan ranks 124th of 160 countries.

Turkmenistan has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher military spending per armed forces personnel, Iran or Turkmenistan?
Iran, at 10,059 against 9,904 in Turkmenistan as of 2020.
What is the difference in military spending per armed forces personnel between Iran and Turkmenistan?
155, with Iran ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and Turkmenistan?
6 years are reported by both, from 1994 to 1999.
How do Iran and Turkmenistan rank globally for military spending per armed forces personnel?
Iran ranks 122nd and Turkmenistan ranks 124th 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