Military expenditure as a share of government spending in Qatar

Qatar: Military expenditure as a share of government spending was 26.87 in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
26.87
Change on year
up 22.3%
World rank
4th
of 162 countries
All-time high
27.9
in 1991
All-time low
4.9
in 2010
Years of data
13
1990–2022

Military expenditure as a share of government spending in Qatar, 1990–2022

510152025301990200620221990: 25.31991: 27.92002: 12.52003: 11.62004: 8.42005: 6.92006: 6.22007: 72008: 8.72009: 6.12010: 4.92021: 222022: 26.9

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

Qatar recorded 26.87 for military expenditure as a share of government spending in 2022.

That represents a change of up 22.3% on the previous year and up 448.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, military expenditure as a share of government spending in Qatar peaked at 27.9 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 4.9, in 2010.

That places Qatar 4th out of 162 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top 10%.

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 Qatar, year by year

Annual values for Military expenditure as a share of government spending in Qatar, 1990 to 2022.
Year Value Change
1990 25.25
1991 27.9 +10.5%
2002 12.46 -55.3%
2003 11.61 -6.9%
2004 8.42 -27.4%
2005 6.86 -18.6%
2006 6.15 -10.3%
2007 6.98 +13.4%
2008 8.74 +25.2%
2009 6.06 -30.6%
2010 4.9 -19.2%
2021 21.96 +348.3%
2022 26.87 +22.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 26.58 25.25 27.9 2
2000s 8.41 6.06 12.46 8
2010s 4.9 4.9 4.9 1
2020s 24.42 21.96 26.87 2

Countries ranked near Qatar

  1. 1 Ukraine 62.9 compare
  2. 2 Eritrea 46.37 compare
  3. 3 Myanmar 31.96 compare
  4. 5 Algeria 24.57 compare
  5. 6 Saudi Arabia 23.53 compare
  6. 7 Somalia 20.8 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is military expenditure as a share of government spending in Qatar?
Military expenditure as a share of government spending in Qatar was 26.87 in 2022, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest military expenditure as a share of government spending recorded in Qatar?
The highest recorded value was 27.9 in 1991.
What is the lowest military expenditure as a share of government spending recorded in Qatar?
The lowest recorded value was 4.9 in 2010.
How does Qatar rank for military expenditure as a share of government spending?
Qatar ranks 4th out of 162 countries with data for 2022.
Is military expenditure as a share of government spending rising or falling in Qatar?
Over the last ten years it is up 448.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Qatar 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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Military expenditure as a share of government spending
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
162 places, 4,946 data points, 1988–2025
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