Military spending, annual growth rate in Austria
Austria: Military spending, annual growth rate was 12.59 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
12.59 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 458.2%
World rank
25th
of 172 countries
All-time high
361.99 % change on previous year
in 1956
All-time low
-16.33 % change on previous year
in 1981
Years of data
87
1920–2023
Military spending, annual growth rate in Austria, 1920–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2023, military spending, annual growth rate in Austria stood at 12.59 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 458.2% on the previous year and up 1,009.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending, annual growth rate in Austria peaked at 361.99 % change on previous year in 1956 and was at its lowest, -16.33 % change on previous year, in 1981.
That places Austria 25th out of 172 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military spending, annual growth rate in Austria, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | -13.04 % change on previous year | — |
| 1921 | 31.02 % change on previous year | -337.8% |
| 1922 | 45.54 % change on previous year | +46.8% |
| 1923 | -10.47 % change on previous year | -123.0% |
| 1924 | -2.38 % change on previous year | -77.2% |
| 1925 | 12.33 % change on previous year | -617.6% |
| 1926 | 7.58 % change on previous year | -38.5% |
| 1927 | 10.82 % change on previous year | +42.8% |
| 1928 | 6.46 % change on previous year | -40.3% |
| 1929 | 11.25 % change on previous year | +74.2% |
| 1930 | 7.52 % change on previous year | -33.2% |
| 1931 | -0.9406 % change on previous year | -112.5% |
| 1932 | 2.61 % change on previous year | -377.9% |
| 1933 | 4.75 % change on previous year | +81.8% |
| 1934 | 47.12 % change on previous year | +891.7% |
| 1935 | 12.05 % change on previous year | -74.4% |
| 1936 | 9.27 % change on previous year | -23.1% |
| 1937 | 13.99 % change on previous year | +50.9% |
| 1938 | 2.91 % change on previous year | -79.2% |
| 1956 | 361.99 % change on previous year | +12352.2% |
| 1957 | 52.29 % change on previous year | -85.6% |
| 1958 | 15.26 % change on previous year | -70.8% |
| 1959 | -5.17 % change on previous year | -133.8% |
| 1960 | -5.04 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 1961 | 8.86 % change on previous year | -275.7% |
| 1962 | 7.29 % change on previous year | -17.7% |
| 1963 | 14.81 % change on previous year | +103.3% |
| 1964 | 16.31 % change on previous year | +10.1% |
| 1965 | 4.35 % change on previous year | -73.3% |
| 1966 | 4.47 % change on previous year | +2.7% |
| 1967 | 3.07 % change on previous year | -31.3% |
| 1968 | 5.74 % change on previous year | +86.9% |
| 1969 | 2.92 % change on previous year | -49.1% |
| 1970 | 1.66 % change on previous year | -43.3% |
| 1971 | 1.84 % change on previous year | +11.0% |
| 1972 | -0.2833 % change on previous year | -115.4% |
| 1973 | 12.18 % change on previous year | -4399.1% |
| 1974 | 10.77 % change on previous year | -11.6% |
| 1975 | 8.38 % change on previous year | -22.2% |
| 1976 | 5.76 % change on previous year | -31.3% |
| 1977 | 14.47 % change on previous year | +151.2% |
| 1978 | 14.45 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 1979 | 13.24 % change on previous year | -8.4% |
| 1980 | -5.7 % change on previous year | -143.0% |
| 1981 | -16.33 % change on previous year | +186.7% |
| 1982 | 5.74 % change on previous year | -135.2% |
| 1983 | 10.14 % change on previous year | +76.6% |
| 1984 | -4.14 % change on previous year | -140.9% |
| 1985 | 12.37 % change on previous year | -398.4% |
| 1986 | 9.84 % change on previous year | -20.4% |
| 1987 | 9.29 % change on previous year | -5.6% |
| 1988 | -1.58 % change on previous year | -117.0% |
| 1989 | -5.11 % change on previous year | +223.8% |
| 1990 | -0.9887 % change on previous year | -80.7% |
| 1991 | 4.13 % change on previous year | -517.3% |
| 1992 | 3.62 % change on previous year | -12.3% |
| 1993 | 5.43 % change on previous year | +50.2% |
| 1994 | -1.48 % change on previous year | -127.1% |
| 1995 | 8.83 % change on previous year | -698.5% |
| 1996 | -2.34 % change on previous year | -126.5% |
| 1997 | -5.79 % change on previous year | +147.9% |
| 1998 | -4.35 % change on previous year | -24.8% |
| 1999 | -1.24 % change on previous year | -71.4% |
| 2000 | -6.8 % change on previous year | +446.5% |
| 2001 | -7.3 % change on previous year | +7.3% |
| 2002 | 5.35 % change on previous year | -173.3% |
| 2003 | 9.34 % change on previous year | +74.8% |
| 2004 | 7.91 % change on previous year | -15.3% |
| 2005 | 2.2 % change on previous year | -72.2% |
| 2006 | 6.32 % change on previous year | +187.3% |
| 2007 | 18.37 % change on previous year | +190.6% |
| 2008 | -5.52 % change on previous year | -130.1% |
| 2009 | -8.48 % change on previous year | +53.5% |
| 2010 | -0.1411 % change on previous year | -98.3% |
| 2011 | 3.34 % change on previous year | -2467.1% |
| 2012 | -1.22 % change on previous year | -136.5% |
| 2013 | -1.39 % change on previous year | +13.7% |
| 2014 | -3.14 % change on previous year | +126.5% |
| 2015 | -14.64 % change on previous year | +366.7% |
| 2016 | 3.54 % change on previous year | -124.2% |
| 2017 | 19.27 % change on previous year | +444.1% |
| 2018 | 9.91 % change on previous year | -48.5% |
| 2019 | 8.38 % change on previous year | -15.4% |
| 2020 | 3.49 % change on previous year | -58.4% |
| 2021 | 2.58 % change on previous year | -26.1% |
| 2022 | -3.52 % change on previous year | -236.4% |
| 2023 | 12.59 % change on previous year | -458.2% |
Austria compared with similar countries
- Austria's 12.59 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 5.57 % change on previous year, 2.3× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Austria's 12.59 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7.48 % change on previous year, 1.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Military spending, annual growth rate in Austria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | +12352.2% | 2.91 % change on previous year | 361.99 % change on previous year |
| 1973 | +4399.1% | -0.2833 % change on previous year | 12.18 % change on previous year |
| 2011 | +2467.1% | -0.1411 % change on previous year | 3.34 % change on previous year |
| 1934 | +891.7% | 4.75 % change on previous year | 47.12 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 9.91 % change on previous year | -13.04 % change on previous year | 45.54 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1930s | 11.03 % change on previous year | -0.9406 % change on previous year | 47.12 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1950s | 106.1 % change on previous year | -5.17 % change on previous year | 361.99 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1960s | 6.28 % change on previous year | -5.04 % change on previous year | 16.31 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 8.25 % change on previous year | -0.2833 % change on previous year | 14.47 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.45 % change on previous year | -16.33 % change on previous year | 12.37 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.5821 % change on previous year | -5.79 % change on previous year | 8.83 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.14 % change on previous year | -8.48 % change on previous year | 18.37 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.39 % change on previous year | -14.64 % change on previous year | 19.27 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.79 % change on previous year | -3.52 % change on previous year | 12.59 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Austria
- 22 Kyrgyzstan 12.95 % change on previous year compare
- 23 Georgia 12.85 % change on previous year compare
- 24 Azerbaijan 12.69 % change on previous year compare
- 26 Niger 12.39 % change on previous year compare
- 27 Lithuania 12.27 % change on previous year compare
- 28 Mongolia 12.19 % change on previous year compare
More reference data data for Austria
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2597 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1986 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.84 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.08 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending, annual growth rate in Austria?
- Military spending, annual growth rate in Austria was 12.59 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military spending, annual growth rate recorded in Austria?
- The highest recorded value was 361.99 % change on previous year in 1956.
- What is the lowest military spending, annual growth rate recorded in Austria?
- The lowest recorded value was -16.33 % change on previous year in 1981.
- How does Austria rank for military spending, annual growth rate?
- Austria ranks 25th out of 172 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending, annual growth rate rising or falling in Austria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,009.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Austria data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Military spending, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Military spending. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Military spending Barnum et al. – Global Military Spending Dataset (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Military spending. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.