Military spending gmsd in Malaysia
Malaysia: Military spending gmsd was 4.68 billion in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
4.68 billion
Change on year
up 2.3%
World rank
53rd
of 172 countries
All-time high
5.52 billion
in 2013
All-time low
301.29 million
in 1961
Years of data
67
1957–2023
Military spending gmsd in Malaysia, 1957–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Malaysia recorded 4.68 billion for military spending gmsd in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.3% on the previous year and down 15.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending gmsd in Malaysia peaked at 5.52 billion in 2013 and was at its lowest, 301.29 million, in 1961.
That places Malaysia 53rd 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.
Military spending gmsd in Malaysia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 415.59 million | — |
| 1958 | 428.15 million | +3.0% |
| 1959 | 359.33 million | -16.1% |
| 1960 | 331.66 million | -7.7% |
| 1961 | 301.29 million | -9.2% |
| 1962 | 325.10 million | +7.9% |
| 1963 | 394.21 million | +21.3% |
| 1964 | 536.19 million | +36.0% |
| 1965 | 708.98 million | +32.2% |
| 1966 | 799.63 million | +12.8% |
| 1967 | 787.98 million | -1.5% |
| 1968 | 805.60 million | +2.2% |
| 1969 | 806.35 million | +0.1% |
| 1970 | 908.38 million | +12.7% |
| 1971 | 1.08 billion | +19.3% |
| 1972 | 1.46 billion | +34.6% |
| 1973 | 1.40 billion | -3.9% |
| 1974 | 1.50 billion | +6.9% |
| 1975 | 1.59 billion | +6.3% |
| 1976 | 1.51 billion | -5.4% |
| 1977 | 1.89 billion | +25.4% |
| 1978 | 2.06 billion | +8.9% |
| 1979 | 2.52 billion | +22.3% |
| 1980 | 3.18 billion | +26.5% |
| 1981 | 3.69 billion | +15.9% |
| 1982 | 3.94 billion | +6.9% |
| 1983 | 3.30 billion | -16.2% |
| 1984 | 2.72 billion | -17.6% |
| 1985 | 2.63 billion | -3.3% |
| 1986 | 2.33 billion | -11.5% |
| 1987 | 2.23 billion | -4.2% |
| 1988 | 2.16 billion | -3.3% |
| 1989 | 2.19 billion | +1.7% |
| 1990 | 2.44 billion | +11.4% |
| 1991 | 3.01 billion | +23.2% |
| 1992 | 3.69 billion | +22.6% |
| 1993 | 4.04 billion | +9.5% |
| 1994 | 4.08 billion | +1.1% |
| 1995 | 4.48 billion | +9.7% |
| 1996 | 4.40 billion | -1.7% |
| 1997 | 3.92 billion | -11.0% |
| 1998 | 3.09 billion | -21.3% |
| 1999 | 3.44 billion | +11.4% |
| 2000 | 3.41 billion | -0.8% |
| 2001 | 3.65 billion | +7.1% |
| 2002 | 3.66 billion | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 3.95 billion | +8.0% |
| 2004 | 4.16 billion | +5.2% |
| 2005 | 4.06 billion | -2.2% |
| 2006 | 4.37 billion | +7.4% |
| 2007 | 4.85 billion | +11.1% |
| 2008 | 5.03 billion | +3.8% |
| 2009 | 4.71 billion | -6.5% |
| 2010 | 4.71 billion | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 5.13 billion | +8.9% |
| 2012 | 5.16 billion | +0.5% |
| 2013 | 5.52 billion | +7.1% |
| 2014 | 5.49 billion | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 5.34 billion | -2.8% |
| 2016 | 4.67 billion | -12.5% |
| 2017 | 4.66 billion | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 4.54 billion | -2.5% |
| 2019 | 4.71 billion | +3.8% |
| 2020 | 4.56 billion | -3.3% |
| 2021 | 4.34 billion | -4.7% |
| 2022 | 4.58 billion | +5.4% |
| 2023 | 4.68 billion | +2.3% |
Malaysia compared with similar countries
- Malaysia's 4.68 billion is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.25 billion, 3.7× the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Malaysia's 4.68 billion is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4.15 billion, 1.1× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 401.02 million | 359.33 million | 428.15 million | 3 |
| 1960s | 579.70 million | 301.29 million | 806.35 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.59 billion | 908.38 million | 2.52 billion | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.84 billion | 2.16 billion | 3.94 billion | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.66 billion | 2.44 billion | 4.48 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.18 billion | 3.41 billion | 5.03 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.99 billion | 4.54 billion | 5.52 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.54 billion | 4.34 billion | 4.68 billion | 4 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
More reference data data for Malaysia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.7102 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5869 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1487 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.64 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 21.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.8098 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending gmsd in Malaysia?
- Military spending gmsd in Malaysia was 4.68 billion in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military spending gmsd recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 5.52 billion in 2013.
- What is the lowest military spending gmsd recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 301.29 million in 1961.
- How does Malaysia rank for military spending gmsd?
- Malaysia ranks 53rd out of 172 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending gmsd rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia 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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