Military spending, annual growth rate in France
France: Military spending, annual growth rate was 1.48 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.48 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 67.7%
World rank
106th
of 159 countries
All-time high
33.94 % change on previous year
in 1951
All-time low
-14.76 % change on previous year
in 1954
Years of data
76
1950–2025
Military spending, annual growth rate in France, 1950–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
France recorded 1.48 % change on previous year for military spending, annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of down 67.7% on the previous year and down 45.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending, annual growth rate in France peaked at 33.94 % change on previous year in 1951 and was at its lowest, -14.76 % change on previous year, in 1954.
That places France 106th out of 159 countries with data for 2025, 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 France, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 8.12 % change on previous year | — |
| 1951 | 33.94 % change on previous year | +317.8% |
| 1952 | 27.03 % change on previous year | -20.4% |
| 1953 | 11.38 % change on previous year | -57.9% |
| 1954 | -14.76 % change on previous year | -229.7% |
| 1955 | -6.81 % change on previous year | -53.8% |
| 1956 | 27.81 % change on previous year | -508.3% |
| 1957 | 7.05 % change on previous year | -74.7% |
| 1958 | -7.89 % change on previous year | -212.0% |
| 1959 | 2.26 % change on previous year | -128.7% |
| 1960 | 2.64 % change on previous year | +17.0% |
| 1961 | 3.93 % change on previous year | +48.5% |
| 1962 | 3.35 % change on previous year | -14.7% |
| 1963 | -1.85 % change on previous year | -155.2% |
| 1964 | 2.94 % change on previous year | -258.9% |
| 1965 | 1.45 % change on previous year | -50.8% |
| 1966 | 3.01 % change on previous year | +108.4% |
| 1967 | 5.19 % change on previous year | +72.2% |
| 1968 | 0.1183 % change on previous year | -97.7% |
| 1969 | -4.35 % change on previous year | -3776.6% |
| 1970 | 0.558 % change on previous year | -112.8% |
| 1971 | 1.37 % change on previous year | +145.3% |
| 1972 | 2.62 % change on previous year | +91.1% |
| 1973 | 3.65 % change on previous year | +39.5% |
| 1974 | -0.3701 % change on previous year | -110.1% |
| 1975 | 4.49 % change on previous year | -1312.0% |
| 1976 | 4.33 % change on previous year | -3.6% |
| 1977 | 5.45 % change on previous year | +26.1% |
| 1978 | 5.67 % change on previous year | +3.9% |
| 1979 | 2.33 % change on previous year | -58.9% |
| 1980 | 1.99 % change on previous year | -14.7% |
| 1981 | 2.49 % change on previous year | +25.3% |
| 1982 | 1.91 % change on previous year | -23.2% |
| 1983 | 1.85 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 1984 | -0.5937 % change on previous year | -132.0% |
| 1985 | -0.1176 % change on previous year | -80.2% |
| 1986 | 2.94 % change on previous year | -2598.5% |
| 1987 | 2.93 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1988 | -0.051 % change on previous year | -101.7% |
| 1989 | 1.23 % change on previous year | -2505.4% |
| 1990 | -0.4424 % change on previous year | -136.1% |
| 1991 | 0.6513 % change on previous year | -247.2% |
| 1992 | -3.15 % change on previous year | -583.1% |
| 1993 | -1.11 % change on previous year | -64.8% |
| 1994 | 0.5145 % change on previous year | -146.4% |
| 1995 | -4.95 % change on previous year | -1062.2% |
| 1996 | -2.38 % change on previous year | -51.9% |
| 1997 | 0.3614 % change on previous year | -115.2% |
| 1998 | -2.66 % change on previous year | -835.5% |
| 1999 | 0.8411 % change on previous year | -131.6% |
| 2000 | -1.13 % change on previous year | -234.5% |
| 2001 | -0.3083 % change on previous year | -72.7% |
| 2002 | 2.05 % change on previous year | -766.5% |
| 2003 | 3.02 % change on previous year | +46.8% |
| 2004 | 2.73 % change on previous year | -9.5% |
| 2005 | -2.05 % change on previous year | -175.1% |
| 2006 | 0.4606 % change on previous year | -122.5% |
| 2007 | -0.0375 % change on previous year | -108.2% |
| 2008 | -0.7269 % change on previous year | +1835.9% |
| 2009 | 7.4 % change on previous year | -1117.8% |
| 2010 | -4.74 % change on previous year | -164.1% |
| 2011 | -2.97 % change on previous year | -37.3% |
| 2012 | -1.54 % change on previous year | -48.3% |
| 2013 | -0.648 % change on previous year | -57.8% |
| 2014 | 1.74 % change on previous year | -368.6% |
| 2015 | 2.74 % change on previous year | +57.2% |
| 2016 | 0.2212 % change on previous year | -91.9% |
| 2017 | 1.67 % change on previous year | +652.8% |
| 2018 | 0.5698 % change on previous year | -65.8% |
| 2019 | 2.51 % change on previous year | +340.4% |
| 2020 | 3.51 % change on previous year | +39.7% |
| 2021 | 4.26 % change on previous year | +21.5% |
| 2022 | -0.5239 % change on previous year | -112.3% |
| 2023 | 0.9976 % change on previous year | -290.4% |
| 2024 | 4.57 % change on previous year | +358.5% |
| 2025 | 1.48 % change on previous year | -67.7% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 1.48 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 9.35 % change on previous year, 16% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
- France's 1.48 % change on previous year is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 11.12 % change on previous year, 13% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Military spending, annual growth rate in France 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | -3776.6% | 0.1183 % change on previous year | -4.35 % change on previous year |
| 1986 | +2598.5% | -0.1176 % change on previous year | 2.94 % change on previous year |
| 1989 | +2505.4% | -0.051 % change on previous year | 1.23 % change on previous year |
| 2008 | -1835.9% | -0.0375 % change on previous year | -0.7269 % change on previous year |
| 1975 | +1312.0% | -0.3701 % change on previous year | 4.49 % change on previous year |
| 1995 | -1062.2% | 0.5145 % change on previous year | -4.95 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 8.81 % change on previous year | -14.76 % change on previous year | 33.94 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1960s | 1.64 % change on previous year | -4.35 % change on previous year | 5.19 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 3.01 % change on previous year | -0.3701 % change on previous year | 5.67 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.46 % change on previous year | -0.5937 % change on previous year | 2.94 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -1.23 % change on previous year | -4.95 % change on previous year | 0.8411 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.14 % change on previous year | -2.05 % change on previous year | 7.4 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.0456 % change on previous year | -4.74 % change on previous year | 2.74 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.38 % change on previous year | -0.5239 % change on previous year | 4.57 % change on previous year | 6 |
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More reference data data for France
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 18.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 11.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 14.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 106.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.3 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending, annual growth rate in France?
- Military spending, annual growth rate in France was 1.48 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military spending, annual growth rate recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 33.94 % change on previous year in 1951.
- What is the lowest military spending, annual growth rate recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was -14.76 % change on previous year in 1954.
- How does France rank for military spending, annual growth rate?
- France ranks 106th out of 159 countries with data for 2025.
- Is military spending, annual growth rate rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France 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.