Military spending in Namibia
Namibia: Military spending was 463.26 million constant 2022 US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
463.26 million constant 2022 US$
Change on year
up 2.0%
World rank
116th
of 172 countries
All-time high
583.65 million constant 2022 US$
in 2015
All-time low
102.38 million constant 2022 US$
in 1994
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Military spending in Namibia, 1990–2023
Source: Barnum et al. – Global Military Spending Dataset (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2022 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military spending in Namibia is 463.26 million constant 2022 US$, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.0% on the previous year and down 9.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending in Namibia peaked at 583.65 million constant 2022 US$ in 2015 and was at its lowest, 102.38 million constant 2022 US$, in 1994.
Namibia ranks 116th of 172 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military spending in Namibia, year by year
| Year | constant 2022 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 115.90 million constant 2022 US$ | — |
| 1991 | 122.14 million constant 2022 US$ | +5.4% |
| 1992 | 130.80 million constant 2022 US$ | +7.1% |
| 1993 | 112.02 million constant 2022 US$ | -14.4% |
| 1994 | 102.38 million constant 2022 US$ | -8.6% |
| 1995 | 113.75 million constant 2022 US$ | +11.1% |
| 1996 | 116.25 million constant 2022 US$ | +2.2% |
| 1997 | 132.42 million constant 2022 US$ | +13.9% |
| 1998 | 145.46 million constant 2022 US$ | +9.8% |
| 1999 | 159.33 million constant 2022 US$ | +9.5% |
| 2000 | 153.01 million constant 2022 US$ | -4.0% |
| 2001 | 146.99 million constant 2022 US$ | -3.9% |
| 2002 | 140.75 million constant 2022 US$ | -4.2% |
| 2003 | 179.00 million constant 2022 US$ | +27.2% |
| 2004 | 228.55 million constant 2022 US$ | +27.7% |
| 2005 | 226.63 million constant 2022 US$ | -0.8% |
| 2006 | 260.67 million constant 2022 US$ | +15.0% |
| 2007 | 302.70 million constant 2022 US$ | +16.1% |
| 2008 | 348.07 million constant 2022 US$ | +15.0% |
| 2009 | 383.68 million constant 2022 US$ | +10.2% |
| 2010 | 431.31 million constant 2022 US$ | +12.4% |
| 2011 | 468.73 million constant 2022 US$ | +8.7% |
| 2012 | 470.49 million constant 2022 US$ | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 511.29 million constant 2022 US$ | +8.7% |
| 2014 | 567.54 million constant 2022 US$ | +11.0% |
| 2015 | 583.65 million constant 2022 US$ | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 508.70 million constant 2022 US$ | -12.8% |
| 2017 | 541.24 million constant 2022 US$ | +6.4% |
| 2018 | 539.39 million constant 2022 US$ | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 527.57 million constant 2022 US$ | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 490.57 million constant 2022 US$ | -7.0% |
| 2021 | 474.00 million constant 2022 US$ | -3.4% |
| 2022 | 454.12 million constant 2022 US$ | -4.2% |
| 2023 | 463.26 million constant 2022 US$ | +2.0% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 463.26 million constant 2022 US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 485.52 million constant 2022 US$, 95% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 463.26 million constant 2022 US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 350.64 million constant 2022 US$, 1.3× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 125.04 million constant 2022 US$ | 102.38 million constant 2022 US$ | 159.33 million constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 237.01 million constant 2022 US$ | 140.75 million constant 2022 US$ | 383.68 million constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 514.99 million constant 2022 US$ | 431.31 million constant 2022 US$ | 583.65 million constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 470.49 million constant 2022 US$ | 454.12 million constant 2022 US$ | 490.57 million constant 2022 US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
- 113 Georgia 498.02 million constant 2022 US$ compare
- 114 Guatemala 494.92 million constant 2022 US$ compare
- 115 Paraguay 476.41 million constant 2022 US$ compare
- 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
More reference data data for Namibia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0579 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.52 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0157 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.194 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1306 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 6.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.82 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0853 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending in Namibia?
- Military spending in Namibia was 463.26 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 Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 583.65 million constant 2022 US$ in 2015.
- What is the lowest military spending recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 102.38 million constant 2022 US$ in 1994.
- How does Namibia rank for military spending?
- Namibia ranks 116th out of 172 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia 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.