Military spending, annual growth rate in Senegal

Senegal: Military spending, annual growth rate was -16.59 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-16.59 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 140.4%
World rank
153rd
of 159 countries
All-time high
41.09 % change on previous year
in 2016
All-time low
-18.26 % change on previous year
in 1994
Years of data
46
1980–2025

Military spending, annual growth rate in Senegal, 1980–2025

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2025, military spending, annual growth rate in Senegal stood at -16.59 % change on previous year.

The figure is down 140.4% on the previous year and down 337.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, military spending, annual growth rate in Senegal peaked at 41.09 % change on previous year in 2016 and was at its lowest, -18.26 % change on previous year, in 1994.

Senegal ranks 153rd of 159 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Military spending, annual growth rate in Senegal, year by year

Annual values for Military spending, annual growth rate in Senegal, 1980 to 2025.
Year % change on previous year Change
1980 -6.61 % change on previous year
1981 9.28 % change on previous year -240.4%
1982 -13.31 % change on previous year -243.5%
1983 0.4052 % change on previous year -103.0%
1984 -5.38 % change on previous year -1428.2%
1985 -9.25 % change on previous year +71.9%
1986 -4.49 % change on previous year -51.5%
1987 5.78 % change on previous year -228.7%
1988 6.43 % change on previous year +11.2%
1989 0.8689 % change on previous year -86.5%
1990 0.9681 % change on previous year +11.4%
1991 -1.85 % change on previous year -291.3%
1992 -6.28 % change on previous year +239.0%
1993 17.57 % change on previous year -380.0%
1994 -18.26 % change on previous year -203.9%
1995 1.96 % change on previous year -110.7%
1996 -1.67 % change on previous year -185.2%
1997 -0.4826 % change on previous year -71.1%
1998 5.98 % change on previous year -1338.3%
1999 7.91 % change on previous year +32.4%
2000 -8.55 % change on previous year -208.1%
2001 10.45 % change on previous year -222.2%
2002 0.2878 % change on previous year -97.2%
2003 8.67 % change on previous year +2912.1%
2004 0.4174 % change on previous year -95.2%
2005 13.54 % change on previous year +3145.1%
2006 15.93 % change on previous year +17.6%
2007 12.38 % change on previous year -22.3%
2008 -2.1 % change on previous year -116.9%
2009 6.85 % change on previous year -426.7%
2010 -5.59 % change on previous year -181.6%
2011 8.36 % change on previous year -249.5%
2012 -8.86 % change on previous year -206.0%
2013 15.67 % change on previous year -276.9%
2014 2.53 % change on previous year -83.9%
2015 6.98 % change on previous year +176.3%
2016 41.09 % change on previous year +488.5%
2017 -2.08 % change on previous year -105.1%
2018 18.79 % change on previous year -1004.6%
2019 -4 % change on previous year -121.3%
2020 -7.23 % change on previous year +80.5%
2021 31.87 % change on previous year -541.0%
2022 -10.69 % change on previous year -133.5%
2023 -2.09 % change on previous year -80.4%
2024 41.08 % change on previous year -2062.6%
2025 -16.59 % change on previous year -140.4%

Senegal compared with similar countries

  • Senegal's -16.59 % change on previous year is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 6.3 % change on previous year. (39 countries reporting)
  • Senegal's -16.59 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.97 % change on previous year. (45 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Military spending, annual growth rate in Senegal 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.

YearChange FromTo
2005 +3145.1% 0.4174 % change on previous year 13.54 % change on previous year
2003 +2912.1% 0.2878 % change on previous year 8.67 % change on previous year
2024 +2062.6% -2.09 % change on previous year 41.08 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s -1.63 % change on previous year -13.31 % change on previous year 9.28 % change on previous year 10
1990s 0.5848 % change on previous year -18.26 % change on previous year 17.57 % change on previous year 10
2000s 5.79 % change on previous year -8.55 % change on previous year 15.93 % change on previous year 10
2010s 7.29 % change on previous year -8.86 % change on previous year 41.09 % change on previous year 10
2020s 6.06 % change on previous year -16.59 % change on previous year 41.08 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near Senegal

  1. 150 Guinea-Bissau -9.47 % change on previous year compare
  2. 151 Togo -9.88 % change on previous year compare
  3. 152 Argentina -10.74 % change on previous year compare
  4. 154 Burkina Faso -17.56 % change on previous year compare
  5. 155 Mexico -33.08 % change on previous year compare
  6. 156 South Sudan -39.21 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is military spending, annual growth rate in Senegal?
Military spending, annual growth rate in Senegal was -16.59 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest military spending, annual growth rate recorded in Senegal?
The highest recorded value was 41.09 % change on previous year in 2016.
What is the lowest military spending, annual growth rate recorded in Senegal?
The lowest recorded value was -18.26 % change on previous year in 1994.
How does Senegal rank for military spending, annual growth rate?
Senegal ranks 153rd out of 159 countries with data for 2025.
Is military spending, annual growth rate rising or falling in Senegal?
Over the last ten years it is down 337.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Senegal 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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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.

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Indicator
Military spending, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
159 places, 7,905 data points, 1950–2025
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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.