North Macedonia vs Zambia: Military spending
North Macedonia
346.10 million constant 2024 US$
in 2025
Zambia
342.74 million constant 2024 US$
in 2025
North Macedonia rank
116th
Zambia rank
117th
Military spending over time
- North Macedonia
- Zambia
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 346.10 million constant 2024 US$ against 342.74 million constant 2024 US$ in Zambia, a difference of 3.36 million constant 2024 US$.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 25 shared years of data; in 1996 it was North Macedonia ahead.
North Macedonia ranks 116th and Zambia ranks 117th of 162 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, North Macedonia averaged higher in 2 and Zambia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Macedonia | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 157.48 million constant 2024 US$ | 89.67 million constant 2024 US$ | 67.81 million constant 2024 US$ | North Macedonia |
| 2000s | 198.06 million constant 2024 US$ | 185.95 million constant 2024 US$ | 12.12 million constant 2024 US$ | North Macedonia |
| 2010s | 149.65 million constant 2024 US$ | 287.70 million constant 2024 US$ | 138.05 million constant 2024 US$ | Zambia |
| 2020s | 266.07 million constant 2024 US$ | 296.58 million constant 2024 US$ | 30.51 million constant 2024 US$ | Zambia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher military spending, North Macedonia or Zambia?
- North Macedonia, at 346.10 million constant 2024 US$ against 342.74 million constant 2024 US$ in Zambia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in military spending between North Macedonia and Zambia?
- 3.36 million constant 2024 US$, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Macedonia and Zambia?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2025.
- How do North Macedonia and Zambia rank globally for military spending?
- North Macedonia ranks 116th and Zambia ranks 117th of 162 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Military spending. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
This data is expressed in US dollars. It is adjusted for inflation but does not account for differences in the cost of living between countries.