Military spending, annual growth rate in East Timor

East Timor: Military spending, annual growth rate was 9.38 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
9.38 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 141.1%
World rank
63rd
of 159 countries
All-time high
99.97 % change on previous year
in 2006
All-time low
-32.25 % change on previous year
in 2010
Years of data
20
2006–2025

Military spending, annual growth rate in East Timor, 2006–2025

-500501002006201520252006: 100 % change on previous year2007: 25.8 % change on previous year2008: -8.6 % change on previous year2009: 53.2 % change on previous year2010: -32.2 % change on previous year2011: -31.5 % change on previous year2012: 45.5 % change on previous year2013: -14.5 % change on previous year2014: -7.3 % change on previous year2015: 24 % change on previous year2016: -28 % change on previous year2017: -3.5 % change on previous year2018: -20.8 % change on previous year2019: 65.3 % change on previous year2020: 11.2 % change on previous year2021: -1.6 % change on previous year2022: 5.6 % change on previous year2023: 14.7 % change on previous year2024: -22.8 % change on previous year2025: 9.4 % change on previous year

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for military spending, annual growth rate in East Timor is 9.38 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 141.1% on the previous year and down 60.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, military spending, annual growth rate in East Timor peaked at 99.97 % change on previous year in 2006 and was at its lowest, -32.25 % change on previous year, in 2010.

That places East Timor 63rd 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 East Timor, year by year

Annual values for Military spending, annual growth rate in East Timor, 2006 to 2025.
Year % change on previous year Change
2006 99.97 % change on previous year
2007 25.8 % change on previous year -74.2%
2008 -8.64 % change on previous year -133.5%
2009 53.22 % change on previous year -716.3%
2010 -32.25 % change on previous year -160.6%
2011 -31.46 % change on previous year -2.5%
2012 45.47 % change on previous year -244.5%
2013 -14.5 % change on previous year -131.9%
2014 -7.29 % change on previous year -49.8%
2015 23.96 % change on previous year -428.9%
2016 -28.01 % change on previous year -216.9%
2017 -3.46 % change on previous year -87.6%
2018 -20.81 % change on previous year +501.2%
2019 65.32 % change on previous year -413.9%
2020 11.24 % change on previous year -82.8%
2021 -1.65 % change on previous year -114.6%
2022 5.58 % change on previous year -439.1%
2023 14.71 % change on previous year +163.7%
2024 -22.8 % change on previous year -255.0%
2025 9.38 % change on previous year -141.1%

East Timor compared with similar countries

  • East Timor's 9.38 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 6.3 % change on previous year, 1.5× the median. (39 countries reporting)
  • East Timor's 9.38 % change on previous year is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 9.38 % change on previous year, 1.0× the median. (19 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 42.59 % change on previous year -8.64 % change on previous year 99.97 % change on previous year 4
2010s -0.3018 % change on previous year -32.25 % change on previous year 65.32 % change on previous year 10
2020s 2.74 % change on previous year -22.8 % change on previous year 14.71 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near East Timor

  1. 60 Japan 9.67 % change on previous year compare
  2. 61 Cote d'Ivoire 9.52 % change on previous year compare
  3. 62 Switzerland 9.42 % change on previous year compare
  4. 64 Bulgaria 9.27 % change on previous year compare
  5. 65 Kyrgyzstan 9.11 % change on previous year compare
  6. 66 India 8.95 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is military spending, annual growth rate in East Timor?
Military spending, annual growth rate in East Timor was 9.38 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest military spending, annual growth rate recorded in East Timor?
The highest recorded value was 99.97 % change on previous year in 2006.
What is the lowest military spending, annual growth rate recorded in East Timor?
The lowest recorded value was -32.25 % change on previous year in 2010.
How does East Timor rank for military spending, annual growth rate?
East Timor ranks 63rd out of 159 countries with data for 2025.
Is military spending, annual growth rate rising or falling in East Timor?
Over the last ten years it is down 60.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this East Timor 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
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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.