Military spending gmsd in Benin
Benin: Military spending gmsd was 140.87 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
140.87 million
Change on year
up 15.8%
World rank
140th
of 172 countries
All-time high
140.87 million
in 2023
All-time low
12.98 million
in 1960
Years of data
64
1960–2023
Military spending gmsd in Benin, 1960–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, military spending gmsd in Benin stood at 140.87 million. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 15.8% on the previous year and up 42.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending gmsd in Benin peaked at 140.87 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 12.98 million, in 1960.
Benin ranks 140th of 172 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 gmsd in Benin, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 12.98 million | — |
| 1961 | 15.40 million | +18.7% |
| 1962 | 20.41 million | +32.5% |
| 1963 | 22.72 million | +11.4% |
| 1964 | 24.92 million | +9.7% |
| 1965 | 26.83 million | +7.7% |
| 1966 | 25.52 million | -4.9% |
| 1967 | 25.84 million | +1.2% |
| 1968 | 25.25 million | -2.3% |
| 1969 | 26.32 million | +4.2% |
| 1970 | 26.12 million | -0.7% |
| 1971 | 26.08 million | -0.2% |
| 1972 | 24.93 million | -4.4% |
| 1973 | 24.93 million | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 23.55 million | -5.6% |
| 1975 | 24.18 million | +2.7% |
| 1976 | 25.16 million | +4.0% |
| 1977 | 27.13 million | +7.8% |
| 1978 | 29.27 million | +7.9% |
| 1979 | 38.98 million | +33.2% |
| 1980 | 47.57 million | +22.0% |
| 1981 | 48.79 million | +2.6% |
| 1982 | 51.20 million | +4.9% |
| 1983 | 53.86 million | +5.2% |
| 1984 | 57.47 million | +6.7% |
| 1985 | 51.12 million | -11.0% |
| 1986 | 63.32 million | +23.9% |
| 1987 | 67.05 million | +5.9% |
| 1988 | 67.75 million | +1.1% |
| 1989 | 61.62 million | -9.1% |
| 1990 | 57.74 million | -6.3% |
| 1991 | 44.02 million | -23.7% |
| 1992 | 43.93 million | -0.2% |
| 1993 | 44.50 million | +1.3% |
| 1994 | 39.25 million | -11.8% |
| 1995 | 40.50 million | +3.2% |
| 1996 | 41.33 million | +2.0% |
| 1997 | 42.10 million | +1.9% |
| 1998 | 45.70 million | +8.5% |
| 1999 | 42.49 million | -7.0% |
| 2000 | 43.90 million | +3.3% |
| 2001 | 49.97 million | +13.8% |
| 2002 | 63.75 million | +27.6% |
| 2003 | 76.41 million | +19.9% |
| 2004 | 81.83 million | +7.1% |
| 2005 | 72.33 million | -11.6% |
| 2006 | 65.90 million | -8.9% |
| 2007 | 73.61 million | +11.7% |
| 2008 | 83.87 million | +13.9% |
| 2009 | 97.66 million | +16.4% |
| 2010 | 91.92 million | -5.9% |
| 2011 | 88.98 million | -3.2% |
| 2012 | 93.72 million | +5.3% |
| 2013 | 99.10 million | +5.7% |
| 2014 | 106.72 million | +7.7% |
| 2015 | 108.03 million | +1.2% |
| 2016 | 111.19 million | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 127.91 million | +15.0% |
| 2018 | 106.15 million | -17.0% |
| 2019 | 100.42 million | -5.4% |
| 2020 | 95.72 million | -4.7% |
| 2021 | 112.66 million | +17.7% |
| 2022 | 121.66 million | +8.0% |
| 2023 | 140.87 million | +15.8% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 140.87 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 485.52 million, 29% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Benin's 140.87 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 350.64 million, 40% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 22.62 million | 12.98 million | 26.83 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 27.03 million | 23.55 million | 38.98 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 56.98 million | 47.57 million | 67.75 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 44.15 million | 39.25 million | 57.74 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 70.92 million | 43.90 million | 97.66 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 103.41 million | 88.98 million | 127.91 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 117.73 million | 95.72 million | 140.87 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Benin
More reference data data for Benin
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1979 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.67 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1562 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.6635 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.5244 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 10.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.8505 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending gmsd in Benin?
- Military spending gmsd in Benin was 140.87 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military spending gmsd recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 140.87 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest military spending gmsd recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.98 million in 1960.
- How does Benin rank for military spending gmsd?
- Benin ranks 140th out of 172 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending gmsd rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Military spending gmsd. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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