Military spending in Congo
Congo: Military spending was 358.41 million constant 2022 US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Military spending in Congo, 1960–2023
Source: Barnum et al. - Global Military Spending Dataset (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2022 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military spending in Congo is 358.41 million constant 2022 US$, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.2% on the previous year and down 23.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending in Congo peaked at 679.18 million constant 2022 US$ in 2015 and was at its lowest, 4.26 million constant 2022 US$, in 1960.
That places Congo 121st out of 172 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 37.03 million constant 2022 US$ | 4.26 million constant 2022 US$ | 66.13 million constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 106.20 million constant 2022 US$ | 77.09 million constant 2022 US$ | 130.35 million constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 149.71 million constant 2022 US$ | 125.50 million constant 2022 US$ | 183.23 million constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 129.86 million constant 2022 US$ | 86.24 million constant 2022 US$ | 197.78 million constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 113.70 million constant 2022 US$ | 59.75 million constant 2022 US$ | 172.57 million constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 471.27 million constant 2022 US$ | 254.91 million constant 2022 US$ | 679.18 million constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 359.87 million constant 2022 US$ | 347.34 million constant 2022 US$ | 373.13 million constant 2022 US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Congo
- 118 Zambia 421.22 million constant 2022 US$ compare
- 119 Chad 410.87 million constant 2022 US$ compare
- 120 Mozambique 387.93 million constant 2022 US$ compare
- 122 Albania 356.40 million constant 2022 US$ compare
- 123 Gabon 342.88 million constant 2022 US$ compare
- 124 Niger 341.19 million constant 2022 US$ compare
More reference data data for Congo
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Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending in Congo?
- Military spending in Congo was 358.41 million constant 2022 US$ in 2023, according to Barnum et al. - Global Military Spending Dataset (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military spending recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 679.18 million constant 2022 US$ in 2015.
- What is the lowest military spending recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.26 million constant 2022 US$ in 1960.
- How does Congo rank for military spending?
- Congo ranks 121st out of 172 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Barnum et al. - Global Military Spending Dataset (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Military spending. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This data is expressed in US dollars. It is adjusted for inflation but does not account for differences in the cost of living between countries.