Malawi vs South Sudan: Military spending per military personnel
Malawi
11,698
in 2022
South Sudan
12,346
in 2022
Malawi rank
140th
South Sudan rank
138th
Military spending per military personnel over time
- Malawi
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 12,346 against 11,698 in Malawi, a difference of 648.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 1.1 times Malawi's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 11 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Malawi ahead.
Malawi ranks 140th and South Sudan ranks 138th of 170 countries.
Malawi has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malawi | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 8,509 | 3,482 | 5,027 | Malawi |
| 2020s | 10,423 | 6,070 | 4,352 | Malawi |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher military spending per military personnel, Malawi or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 12,346 against 11,698 in Malawi as of 2022.
- What is the difference in military spending per military personnel between Malawi and South Sudan?
- 648, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malawi and South Sudan?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2022.
- How do Malawi and South Sudan rank globally for military spending per military personnel?
- Malawi ranks 140th and South Sudan ranks 138th of 170 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Military spending per military personnel. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.