Malaysia vs Ukraine: Military spending per armed forces personnel

Malaysia
25,198
in 2020
Ukraine
24,352
in 2020
Malaysia rank
85th
Ukraine rank
88th

Military spending per armed forces personnel over time

  • Malaysia
  • Ukraine
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How they compare

Malaysia currently reports 25,198 against 24,352 in Ukraine, a difference of 846.

Across all 28 years both countries report, Malaysia has been ahead every year.

Malaysia ranks 85th and Ukraine ranks 88th of 160 countries.

Malaysia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Malaysia Ukraine Difference Ahead
1990s 17,967 3,682 14,285 Malaysia
2000s 27,579 10,112 17,467 Malaysia
2010s 29,109 18,943 10,166 Malaysia
2020s 25,198 24,352 846 Malaysia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher military spending per armed forces personnel, Malaysia or Ukraine?
Malaysia, at 25,198 against 24,352 in Ukraine as of 2020.
What is the difference in military spending per armed forces personnel between Malaysia and Ukraine?
846, with Malaysia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and Ukraine?
28 years are reported by both, from 1993 to 2020.
How do Malaysia and Ukraine rank globally for military spending per armed forces personnel?
Malaysia ranks 85th and Ukraine ranks 88th 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