Military expenditure as a share of government spending in Guatemala
Guatemala: Military expenditure as a share of government spending was 3.49 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Military expenditure as a share of government spending in Guatemala, 1995–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, military expenditure as a share of government spending in Guatemala stood at 3.49.
That represents a change of up 16.4% on the previous year and up 8.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military expenditure as a share of government spending in Guatemala peaked at 11.54 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 2.75, in 2009.
Guatemala ranks 129th of 162 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
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 Guatemala, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 11.54 | — |
| 1996 | 9.51 | -17.6% |
| 1997 | 6.96 | -26.8% |
| 1998 | 5.76 | -17.2% |
| 1999 | 4.88 | -15.3% |
| 2000 | 6.41 | +31.4% |
| 2001 | 7.25 | +13.1% |
| 2002 | 5.5 | -24.2% |
| 2003 | 5.39 | -1.9% |
| 2004 | 3.57 | -33.7% |
| 2005 | 2.8 | -21.7% |
| 2006 | 2.94 | +5.2% |
| 2007 | 2.79 | -5.2% |
| 2008 | 3.12 | +11.8% |
| 2009 | 2.75 | -11.8% |
| 2010 | 2.83 | +2.7% |
| 2011 | 2.87 | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 3.18 | +10.6% |
| 2013 | 3.37 | +6.0% |
| 2014 | 3.12 | -7.3% |
| 2015 | 3.23 | +3.3% |
| 2016 | 3.51 | +8.6% |
| 2017 | 3 | -14.3% |
| 2018 | 2.82 | -6.0% |
| 2019 | 3.2 | +13.3% |
| 2020 | 2.83 | -11.6% |
| 2021 | 2.9 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | 3.24 | +11.5% |
| 2023 | 3.05 | -5.6% |
| 2024 | 2.99 | -1.9% |
| 2025 | 3.49 | +16.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7.73 | 4.88 | 11.54 | 5 |
| 2000s | 4.25 | 2.75 | 7.25 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.11 | 2.82 | 3.51 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.08 | 2.83 | 3.49 | 6 |
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.72 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 7.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 18.61 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.6786 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military expenditure as a share of government spending in Guatemala?
- Military expenditure as a share of government spending in Guatemala was 3.49 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military expenditure as a share of government spending recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 11.54 in 1995.
- What is the lowest military expenditure as a share of government spending recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.75 in 2009.
- How does Guatemala rank for military expenditure as a share of government spending?
- Guatemala ranks 129th out of 162 countries with data for 2025.
- Is military expenditure as a share of government spending rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guatemala 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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