Military spending, annual growth rate in Philippines
Philippines: Military spending, annual growth rate was 2.68 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2.68 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 36.8%
World rank
123rd
of 172 countries
All-time high
76.23 % change on previous year
in 1948
All-time low
-32.6 % change on previous year
in 1984
Years of data
77
1947–2023
Military spending, annual growth rate in Philippines, 1947–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2023, military spending, annual growth rate in Philippines stood at 2.68 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 36.8% on the previous year and down 65.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending, annual growth rate in Philippines peaked at 76.23 % change on previous year in 1948 and was at its lowest, -32.6 % change on previous year, in 1984.
That places Philippines 123rd out of 172 countries with data for 2023, 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 spending, annual growth rate in Philippines, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1947 | -9.12 % change on previous year | — |
| 1948 | 76.23 % change on previous year | -935.6% |
| 1949 | 30.1 % change on previous year | -60.5% |
| 1950 | 10.33 % change on previous year | -65.7% |
| 1951 | 5.51 % change on previous year | -46.7% |
| 1952 | 40.16 % change on previous year | +629.2% |
| 1953 | -8.95 % change on previous year | -122.3% |
| 1954 | -8.31 % change on previous year | -7.2% |
| 1955 | -10.59 % change on previous year | +27.4% |
| 1956 | 7.99 % change on previous year | -175.5% |
| 1957 | 2.42 % change on previous year | -69.7% |
| 1958 | 5.91 % change on previous year | +143.9% |
| 1959 | -10.32 % change on previous year | -274.7% |
| 1960 | 0.861 % change on previous year | -108.3% |
| 1961 | 7.04 % change on previous year | +717.9% |
| 1962 | 2.24 % change on previous year | -68.2% |
| 1963 | -3.37 % change on previous year | -250.5% |
| 1964 | -2.95 % change on previous year | -12.3% |
| 1965 | 6.32 % change on previous year | -313.9% |
| 1966 | -0.2626 % change on previous year | -104.2% |
| 1967 | 6.83 % change on previous year | -2700.3% |
| 1968 | 8.33 % change on previous year | +22.0% |
| 1969 | 3.22 % change on previous year | -61.3% |
| 1970 | -3.4 % change on previous year | -205.4% |
| 1971 | -0.6081 % change on previous year | -82.1% |
| 1972 | 1.65 % change on previous year | -372.1% |
| 1973 | 38.46 % change on previous year | +2224.3% |
| 1974 | 35.68 % change on previous year | -7.2% |
| 1975 | 26.89 % change on previous year | -24.6% |
| 1976 | 11.7 % change on previous year | -56.5% |
| 1977 | 14.25 % change on previous year | +21.8% |
| 1978 | 2.3 % change on previous year | -83.9% |
| 1979 | 6.62 % change on previous year | +188.3% |
| 1980 | -12.75 % change on previous year | -292.6% |
| 1981 | -0.4753 % change on previous year | -96.3% |
| 1982 | 6.13 % change on previous year | -1388.7% |
| 1983 | -25.77 % change on previous year | -520.7% |
| 1984 | -32.6 % change on previous year | +26.5% |
| 1985 | 2.74 % change on previous year | -108.4% |
| 1986 | 15.78 % change on previous year | +475.8% |
| 1987 | 13.96 % change on previous year | -11.5% |
| 1988 | 17.56 % change on previous year | +25.7% |
| 1989 | 23.38 % change on previous year | +33.2% |
| 1990 | -10.54 % change on previous year | -145.1% |
| 1991 | -4.78 % change on previous year | -54.6% |
| 1992 | 13.92 % change on previous year | -391.0% |
| 1993 | 6.19 % change on previous year | -55.5% |
| 1994 | 6.12 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 1995 | 10.44 % change on previous year | +70.6% |
| 1996 | -0.5258 % change on previous year | -105.0% |
| 1997 | -2.3 % change on previous year | +337.2% |
| 1998 | -0.681 % change on previous year | -70.4% |
| 1999 | -0.3097 % change on previous year | -54.5% |
| 2000 | -8.53 % change on previous year | +2652.9% |
| 2001 | -15.08 % change on previous year | +76.9% |
| 2002 | 1.82 % change on previous year | -112.1% |
| 2003 | -26.96 % change on previous year | -1580.3% |
| 2004 | -1.27 % change on previous year | -95.3% |
| 2005 | 1.07 % change on previous year | -184.4% |
| 2006 | 9.14 % change on previous year | +751.2% |
| 2007 | 21.26 % change on previous year | +132.6% |
| 2008 | 7.48 % change on previous year | -64.8% |
| 2009 | 6.44 % change on previous year | -13.9% |
| 2010 | 22 % change on previous year | +241.4% |
| 2011 | -2.65 % change on previous year | -112.0% |
| 2012 | 2.25 % change on previous year | -184.7% |
| 2013 | 7.76 % change on previous year | +245.5% |
| 2014 | -2.12 % change on previous year | -127.4% |
| 2015 | 12.47 % change on previous year | -687.0% |
| 2016 | 8.55 % change on previous year | -31.4% |
| 2017 | 14.69 % change on previous year | +71.8% |
| 2018 | 7.9 % change on previous year | -46.2% |
| 2019 | 20.31 % change on previous year | +157.0% |
| 2020 | 13.34 % change on previous year | -34.3% |
| 2021 | 8.71 % change on previous year | -34.7% |
| 2022 | 4.24 % change on previous year | -51.3% |
| 2023 | 2.68 % change on previous year | -36.8% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 2.68 % change on previous year is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5.16 % change on previous year, 52% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 2.68 % change on previous year is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.33 % change on previous year, 80% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Military spending, annual growth rate in Philippines 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | +2700.3% | -0.2626 % change on previous year | 6.83 % change on previous year |
| 2000 | -2652.9% | -0.3097 % change on previous year | -8.53 % change on previous year |
| 1973 | +2224.3% | 1.65 % change on previous year | 38.46 % change on previous year |
| 2003 | -1580.3% | 1.82 % change on previous year | -26.96 % change on previous year |
| 1982 | +1388.7% | -0.4753 % change on previous year | 6.13 % change on previous year |
| 1948 | +935.6% | -9.12 % change on previous year | 76.23 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 32.4 % change on previous year | -9.12 % change on previous year | 76.23 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 1950s | 3.42 % change on previous year | -10.59 % change on previous year | 40.16 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1960s | 2.83 % change on previous year | -3.37 % change on previous year | 8.33 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 13.35 % change on previous year | -3.4 % change on previous year | 38.46 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.7949 % change on previous year | -32.6 % change on previous year | 23.38 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.75 % change on previous year | -10.54 % change on previous year | 13.92 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.4615 % change on previous year | -26.96 % change on previous year | 21.26 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.11 % change on previous year | -2.65 % change on previous year | 22 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.24 % change on previous year | 2.68 % change on previous year | 13.34 % change on previous year | 4 |
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More reference data data for Philippines
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.21 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 12.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.43 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 12.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 7.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 10.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 67.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 7.76 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending, annual growth rate in Philippines?
- Military spending, annual growth rate in Philippines was 2.68 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military spending, annual growth rate recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 76.23 % change on previous year in 1948.
- What is the lowest military spending, annual growth rate recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was -32.6 % change on previous year in 1984.
- How does Philippines rank for military spending, annual growth rate?
- Philippines ranks 123rd out of 172 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending, annual growth rate rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is down 65.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
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.