Military expenditure as a share of government spending in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Military expenditure as a share of government spending was 4.11 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Military expenditure as a share of government spending in Ethiopia, 1988–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military expenditure as a share of government spending in Ethiopia is 4.11, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 20.3% on the previous year and up 5.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military expenditure as a share of government spending in Ethiopia peaked at 36.17 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 3.21, in 2021.
That places Ethiopia 113th out of 162 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military expenditure as a share of government spending in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 26.01 | — |
| 1989 | 28.22 | +8.5% |
| 1990 | 30.77 | +9.0% |
| 1991 | 22.58 | -26.6% |
| 1992 | 17.02 | -24.6% |
| 1993 | 15.7 | -7.8% |
| 1994 | 11.45 | -27.0% |
| 1995 | 9.01 | -21.4% |
| 1996 | 7.88 | -12.5% |
| 1997 | 15.1 | +91.6% |
| 1998 | 28.8 | +90.8% |
| 1999 | 36.17 | +25.6% |
| 2000 | 29.53 | -18.3% |
| 2001 | 19.23 | -34.9% |
| 2002 | 14.84 | -22.8% |
| 2003 | 11.98 | -19.3% |
| 2004 | 13.27 | +10.8% |
| 2005 | 12.06 | -9.1% |
| 2006 | 10.27 | -14.9% |
| 2007 | 9.15 | -11.0% |
| 2008 | 7.99 | -12.6% |
| 2009 | 6.92 | -13.4% |
| 2010 | 5.89 | -15.0% |
| 2011 | 5.8 | -1.4% |
| 2012 | 5.22 | -10.0% |
| 2013 | 4.54 | -13.0% |
| 2014 | 4.18 | -8.1% |
| 2015 | 3.89 | -6.8% |
| 2016 | 3.82 | -1.9% |
| 2017 | 3.75 | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 3.93 | +4.6% |
| 2019 | 3.63 | -7.5% |
| 2020 | 3.23 | -11.2% |
| 2021 | 3.21 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 6.78 | +111.0% |
| 2023 | 7.1 | +4.7% |
| 2024 | 5.16 | -27.3% |
| 2025 | 4.11 | -20.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 27.12 | 26.01 | 28.22 | 2 |
| 1990s | 19.45 | 7.88 | 36.17 | 10 |
| 2000s | 13.53 | 6.92 | 29.53 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.47 | 3.63 | 5.89 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.93 | 3.21 | 7.1 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More reference data data for Ethiopia
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 20.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 25.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 25.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.2 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 100.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 121.79 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 7.47 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military expenditure as a share of government spending in Ethiopia?
- Military expenditure as a share of government spending in Ethiopia was 4.11 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military expenditure as a share of government spending recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 36.17 in 1999.
- What is the lowest military expenditure as a share of government spending recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.21 in 2021.
- How does Ethiopia rank for military expenditure as a share of government spending?
- Ethiopia ranks 113th out of 162 countries with data for 2025.
- Is military expenditure as a share of government spending rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Military expenditure as a share of government spending. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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