Military spending in Mozambique
Mozambique: Military spending was 387.93 million constant 2022 US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
387.93 million constant 2022 US$
Change on year
up 13.3%
World rank
120th
of 172 countries
All-time high
509.81 million constant 2022 US$
in 1983
All-time low
75.83 million constant 2022 US$
in 2006
Years of data
49
1975–2023
Military spending in Mozambique, 1975–2023
Source: Barnum et al. – Global Military Spending Dataset (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2022 US$.
Analysis
In 2023, military spending in Mozambique stood at 387.93 million constant 2022 US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 13.3% on the previous year and up 332.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending in Mozambique peaked at 509.81 million constant 2022 US$ in 1983 and was at its lowest, 75.83 million constant 2022 US$, in 2006.
Mozambique ranks 120th of 172 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military spending in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | constant 2022 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 101.78 million constant 2022 US$ | — |
| 1976 | 194.94 million constant 2022 US$ | +91.5% |
| 1977 | 172.03 million constant 2022 US$ | -11.8% |
| 1978 | 216.03 million constant 2022 US$ | +25.6% |
| 1979 | 300.08 million constant 2022 US$ | +38.9% |
| 1980 | 281.22 million constant 2022 US$ | -6.3% |
| 1981 | 313.46 million constant 2022 US$ | +11.5% |
| 1982 | 322.91 million constant 2022 US$ | +3.0% |
| 1983 | 509.81 million constant 2022 US$ | +57.9% |
| 1984 | 429.57 million constant 2022 US$ | -15.7% |
| 1985 | 292.72 million constant 2022 US$ | -31.9% |
| 1986 | 472.44 million constant 2022 US$ | +61.4% |
| 1987 | 177.66 million constant 2022 US$ | -62.4% |
| 1988 | 149.44 million constant 2022 US$ | -15.9% |
| 1989 | 169.84 million constant 2022 US$ | +13.7% |
| 1990 | 181.51 million constant 2022 US$ | +6.9% |
| 1991 | 193.07 million constant 2022 US$ | +6.4% |
| 1992 | 155.52 million constant 2022 US$ | -19.4% |
| 1993 | 142.76 million constant 2022 US$ | -8.2% |
| 1994 | 125.84 million constant 2022 US$ | -11.9% |
| 1995 | 93.40 million constant 2022 US$ | -25.8% |
| 1996 | 86.29 million constant 2022 US$ | -7.6% |
| 1997 | 94.66 million constant 2022 US$ | +9.7% |
| 1998 | 102.34 million constant 2022 US$ | +8.1% |
| 1999 | 112.49 million constant 2022 US$ | +9.9% |
| 2000 | 113.70 million constant 2022 US$ | +1.1% |
| 2001 | 112.70 million constant 2022 US$ | -0.9% |
| 2002 | 118.64 million constant 2022 US$ | +5.3% |
| 2003 | 118.70 million constant 2022 US$ | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 118.22 million constant 2022 US$ | -0.4% |
| 2005 | 85.90 million constant 2022 US$ | -27.3% |
| 2006 | 75.83 million constant 2022 US$ | -11.7% |
| 2007 | 78.99 million constant 2022 US$ | +4.2% |
| 2008 | 92.04 million constant 2022 US$ | +16.5% |
| 2009 | 96.83 million constant 2022 US$ | +5.2% |
| 2010 | 96.16 million constant 2022 US$ | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 92.51 million constant 2022 US$ | -3.8% |
| 2012 | 89.26 million constant 2022 US$ | -3.5% |
| 2013 | 89.65 million constant 2022 US$ | +0.4% |
| 2014 | 124.76 million constant 2022 US$ | +39.2% |
| 2015 | 140.07 million constant 2022 US$ | +12.3% |
| 2016 | 135.82 million constant 2022 US$ | -3.0% |
| 2017 | 148.41 million constant 2022 US$ | +9.3% |
| 2018 | 182.64 million constant 2022 US$ | +23.1% |
| 2019 | 211.73 million constant 2022 US$ | +15.9% |
| 2020 | 262.68 million constant 2022 US$ | +24.1% |
| 2021 | 328.73 million constant 2022 US$ | +25.1% |
| 2022 | 342.44 million constant 2022 US$ | +4.2% |
| 2023 | 387.93 million constant 2022 US$ | +13.3% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 387.93 million constant 2022 US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 387.93 million constant 2022 US$, 1.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 387.93 million constant 2022 US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 350.64 million constant 2022 US$, 1.1× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 196.97 million constant 2022 US$ | 101.78 million constant 2022 US$ | 300.08 million constant 2022 US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 311.91 million constant 2022 US$ | 149.44 million constant 2022 US$ | 509.81 million constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 128.79 million constant 2022 US$ | 86.29 million constant 2022 US$ | 193.07 million constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 101.15 million constant 2022 US$ | 75.83 million constant 2022 US$ | 118.70 million constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 131.10 million constant 2022 US$ | 89.26 million constant 2022 US$ | 211.73 million constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 330.44 million constant 2022 US$ | 262.68 million constant 2022 US$ | 387.93 million constant 2022 US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
- 117 Kyrgyzstan 439.89 million constant 2022 US$ compare
- 118 Zambia 421.22 million constant 2022 US$ compare
- 119 Chad 410.87 million constant 2022 US$ compare
- 121 Congo 358.41 million constant 2022 US$ compare
- 122 Albania 356.40 million constant 2022 US$ compare
- 123 Gabon 342.88 million constant 2022 US$ compare
More reference data data for Mozambique
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.06 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2808 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 6.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 9.3 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.28 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 27.89 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.53 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending in Mozambique?
- Military spending in Mozambique was 387.93 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 Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 509.81 million constant 2022 US$ in 1983.
- What is the lowest military spending recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 75.83 million constant 2022 US$ in 2006.
- How does Mozambique rank for military spending?
- Mozambique ranks 120th out of 172 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 332.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique 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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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.