Military expenditure as a share of government spending in Mongolia
Mongolia: Military expenditure as a share of government spending was 2.47 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
2.47
Change on year
up 22.7%
World rank
138th
of 162 countries
All-time high
13.96
in 1988
All-time low
1.55
in 2022
Years of data
38
1988–2025
Military expenditure as a share of government spending in Mongolia, 1988–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military expenditure as a share of government spending in Mongolia is 2.47, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 22.7% on the previous year and down 12.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military expenditure as a share of government spending in Mongolia peaked at 13.96 in 1988 and was at its lowest, 1.55, in 2022.
Mongolia ranks 138th 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 Mongolia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 13.96 | — |
| 1989 | 12.59 | -9.8% |
| 1990 | 9.15 | -27.3% |
| 1991 | 8.54 | -6.8% |
| 1992 | 7.24 | -15.1% |
| 1993 | 4.76 | -34.3% |
| 1994 | 5.5 | +15.7% |
| 1995 | 5.51 | +0.1% |
| 1996 | 5.61 | +1.8% |
| 1997 | 5.13 | -8.5% |
| 1998 | 4.9 | -4.6% |
| 1999 | 5.13 | +4.9% |
| 2000 | 6.18 | +20.4% |
| 2001 | 5.18 | -16.1% |
| 2002 | 5.1 | -1.6% |
| 2003 | 4.53 | -11.1% |
| 2004 | 4.38 | -3.4% |
| 2005 | 4.7 | +7.4% |
| 2006 | 4.38 | -6.8% |
| 2007 | 3.78 | -13.7% |
| 2008 | 3.15 | -16.6% |
| 2009 | 2.32 | -26.6% |
| 2010 | 2.42 | +4.3% |
| 2011 | 2.21 | -8.7% |
| 2012 | 2.56 | +16.1% |
| 2013 | 2.56 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 2.67 | +4.6% |
| 2015 | 2.81 | +5.0% |
| 2016 | 2.18 | -22.5% |
| 2017 | 2.37 | +8.8% |
| 2018 | 2.36 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 2.15 | -8.9% |
| 2020 | 1.93 | -9.9% |
| 2021 | 1.77 | -8.4% |
| 2022 | 1.55 | -12.3% |
| 2023 | 1.72 | +10.7% |
| 2024 | 2.01 | +16.9% |
| 2025 | 2.47 | +22.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 13.27 | 12.59 | 13.96 | 2 |
| 1990s | 6.15 | 4.76 | 9.15 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.37 | 2.32 | 6.18 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.43 | 2.15 | 2.81 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.91 | 1.55 | 2.47 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Mongolia
- 135 Mexico 2.55 compare
- 136 Trinidad and Tobago 2.54 compare
- 137 Sierra Leone 2.48 compare
- 139 Egypt 2.45 compare
- 140 Ghana 2.4 compare
- 141 Timor-Leste 2.38 compare
More reference data data for Mongolia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.8173 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0069 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 12.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 18.89 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0378 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military expenditure as a share of government spending in Mongolia?
- Military expenditure as a share of government spending in Mongolia was 2.47 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military expenditure as a share of government spending recorded in Mongolia?
- The highest recorded value was 13.96 in 1988.
- What is the lowest military expenditure as a share of government spending recorded in Mongolia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.55 in 2022.
- How does Mongolia rank for military expenditure as a share of government spending?
- Mongolia ranks 138th out of 162 countries with data for 2025.
- Is military expenditure as a share of government spending rising or falling in Mongolia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mongolia 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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