Military spending, annual growth rate in Cambodia
Cambodia: Military spending, annual growth rate was -0.5948 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Military spending, annual growth rate in Cambodia, 1987–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Cambodia recorded -0.5948 % change on previous year for military spending, annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of down 109.9% on the previous year and down 103.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending, annual growth rate in Cambodia peaked at 133.12 % change on previous year in 1991 and was at its lowest, -15.77 % change on previous year, in 2008.
Cambodia ranks 117th of 159 countries on this measure, 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 Cambodia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | -9.28 % change on previous year | — |
| 1988 | 50.8 % change on previous year | -647.2% |
| 1989 | 83.47 % change on previous year | +64.3% |
| 1990 | 132.5 % change on previous year | +58.7% |
| 1991 | 133.12 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 1992 | 123.66 % change on previous year | -7.1% |
| 1993 | 43.72 % change on previous year | -64.6% |
| 1994 | 120.14 % change on previous year | +174.8% |
| 1995 | 11.4 % change on previous year | -90.5% |
| 1996 | -7.82 % change on previous year | -168.6% |
| 1997 | -5.29 % change on previous year | -32.3% |
| 1998 | -10.81 % change on previous year | +104.3% |
| 1999 | 3.46 % change on previous year | -132.0% |
| 2000 | -6.57 % change on previous year | -289.7% |
| 2001 | -10.3 % change on previous year | +56.8% |
| 2002 | -8.29 % change on previous year | -19.6% |
| 2003 | 4.23 % change on previous year | -151.1% |
| 2004 | -0.6743 % change on previous year | -115.9% |
| 2005 | -2.02 % change on previous year | +199.8% |
| 2006 | 1.33 % change on previous year | -165.8% |
| 2007 | -5.31 % change on previous year | -499.3% |
| 2008 | -15.77 % change on previous year | +197.0% |
| 2009 | 70.9 % change on previous year | -549.5% |
| 2010 | 19.47 % change on previous year | -72.5% |
| 2011 | 5.25 % change on previous year | -73.0% |
| 2012 | 9.17 % change on previous year | +74.6% |
| 2013 | 8.68 % change on previous year | -5.3% |
| 2014 | 10.21 % change on previous year | +17.6% |
| 2015 | 16.44 % change on previous year | +61.0% |
| 2016 | 13.86 % change on previous year | -15.7% |
| 2017 | 16.3 % change on previous year | +17.6% |
| 2018 | 15.53 % change on previous year | -4.7% |
| 2019 | 7.82 % change on previous year | -49.6% |
| 2020 | 1.98 % change on previous year | -74.7% |
| 2021 | -1.72 % change on previous year | -186.9% |
| 2022 | -6.42 % change on previous year | +273.1% |
| 2023 | 6.28 % change on previous year | -197.8% |
| 2024 | 6.02 % change on previous year | -4.0% |
| 2025 | -0.5948 % change on previous year | -109.9% |
Cambodia compared with similar countries
- Cambodia's -0.5948 % change on previous year is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 6.3 % change on previous year. (39 countries reporting)
- Cambodia's -0.5948 % change on previous year is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 9.38 % change on previous year. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 41.66 % change on previous year | -9.28 % change on previous year | 83.47 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 1990s | 54.41 % change on previous year | -10.81 % change on previous year | 133.12 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.75 % change on previous year | -15.77 % change on previous year | 70.9 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.28 % change on previous year | 5.25 % change on previous year | 19.47 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.925 % change on previous year | -6.42 % change on previous year | 6.28 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Cambodia
- 114 Bolivia -0.2121 % change on previous year compare
- 115 Czechia -0.3601 % change on previous year compare
- 116 El Salvador -0.4209 % change on previous year compare
- 118 Oman -0.8917 % change on previous year compare
- 119 Colombia -0.9549 % change on previous year compare
- 120 Bosnia and Herzegovina -1.21 % change on previous year compare
More reference data data for Cambodia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.6712 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.8536 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.73 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.8836 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.73 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 4.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 17.66 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.81 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending, annual growth rate in Cambodia?
- Military spending, annual growth rate in Cambodia was -0.5948 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military spending, annual growth rate recorded in Cambodia?
- The highest recorded value was 133.12 % change on previous year in 1991.
- What is the lowest military spending, annual growth rate recorded in Cambodia?
- The lowest recorded value was -15.77 % change on previous year in 2008.
- How does Cambodia rank for military spending, annual growth rate?
- Cambodia ranks 117th out of 159 countries with data for 2025.
- Is military spending, annual growth rate rising or falling in Cambodia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 103.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cambodia 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 Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (2026) – 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.