Military spending, annual growth rate in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Military spending, annual growth rate was 15.55 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Military spending, annual growth rate in North Macedonia, 1997–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
North Macedonia recorded 15.55 % change on previous year for military spending, annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of up 397.7% on the previous year and up 554.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending, annual growth rate in North Macedonia peaked at 218.04 % change on previous year in 2001 and was at its lowest, -56.57 % change on previous year, in 2002.
North Macedonia ranks 42nd 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 North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | -21.31 % change on previous year | — |
| 1998 | 2.78 % change on previous year | -113.0% |
| 1999 | -11.25 % change on previous year | -504.9% |
| 2000 | 14.53 % change on previous year | -229.1% |
| 2001 | 218.04 % change on previous year | +1400.1% |
| 2002 | -56.57 % change on previous year | -125.9% |
| 2003 | -8.81 % change on previous year | -84.4% |
| 2004 | 6.69 % change on previous year | -176.0% |
| 2005 | -6.83 % change on previous year | -202.1% |
| 2006 | -4.81 % change on previous year | -29.6% |
| 2007 | 15.64 % change on previous year | -425.1% |
| 2008 | -8.23 % change on previous year | -152.6% |
| 2009 | -2.45 % change on previous year | -70.2% |
| 2010 | -14.93 % change on previous year | +509.4% |
| 2011 | -6.71 % change on previous year | -55.1% |
| 2012 | -5.53 % change on previous year | -17.6% |
| 2013 | -0.1457 % change on previous year | -97.4% |
| 2014 | -1.47 % change on previous year | +908.2% |
| 2015 | -3.42 % change on previous year | +132.9% |
| 2016 | 1.89 % change on previous year | -155.1% |
| 2017 | -2.49 % change on previous year | -231.9% |
| 2018 | 8.09 % change on previous year | -425.1% |
| 2019 | 34.83 % change on previous year | +330.8% |
| 2020 | -5.57 % change on previous year | -116.0% |
| 2021 | 24.72 % change on previous year | -543.5% |
| 2022 | 3.97 % change on previous year | -83.9% |
| 2023 | 20.22 % change on previous year | +409.3% |
| 2024 | 3.12 % change on previous year | -84.6% |
| 2025 | 15.55 % change on previous year | +397.7% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 15.55 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 6.73 % change on previous year, 2.3× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- North Macedonia's 15.55 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 11.12 % change on previous year, 1.4× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -9.93 % change on previous year | -21.31 % change on previous year | 2.78 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 2000s | 16.72 % change on previous year | -56.57 % change on previous year | 218.04 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.01 % change on previous year | -14.93 % change on previous year | 34.83 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.33 % change on previous year | -5.57 % change on previous year | 24.72 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
- 39 Guyana 16.09 % change on previous year compare
- 40 Armenia 16.04 % change on previous year compare
- 41 Lebanon 15.89 % change on previous year compare
- 43 Philippines 14.68 % change on previous year compare
- 44 Botswana 14.54 % change on previous year compare
- 45 Netherlands 14.5 % change on previous year compare
More reference data data for North Macedonia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.102 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1665 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.4328 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0308 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.4328 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.342 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.224 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.6296 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.91 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.168 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending, annual growth rate in North Macedonia?
- Military spending, annual growth rate in North Macedonia was 15.55 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military spending, annual growth rate recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 218.04 % change on previous year in 2001.
- What is the lowest military spending, annual growth rate recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was -56.57 % change on previous year in 2002.
- How does North Macedonia rank for military spending, annual growth rate?
- North Macedonia ranks 42nd out of 159 countries with data for 2025.
- Is military spending, annual growth rate rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 554.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Macedonia 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.