Military spending gmsd in Nepal
Nepal: Military spending gmsd was 530.13 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
530.13 million
Change on year
up 6.1%
World rank
109th
of 172 countries
All-time high
558.45 million
in 2020
All-time low
12.23 million
in 1948
Years of data
104
1920–2023
Military spending gmsd in Nepal, 1920–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military spending gmsd in Nepal is 530.13 million, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.1% on the previous year and up 77.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending gmsd in Nepal peaked at 558.45 million in 2020 and was at its lowest, 12.23 million, in 1948.
Nepal ranks 109th 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 gmsd in Nepal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 17.54 million | — |
| 1921 | 22.79 million | +29.9% |
| 1922 | 22.35 million | -1.9% |
| 1923 | 21.90 million | -2.0% |
| 1924 | 20.33 million | -7.2% |
| 1925 | 21.86 million | +7.5% |
| 1926 | 22.50 million | +2.9% |
| 1927 | 22.68 million | +0.8% |
| 1928 | 22.61 million | -0.3% |
| 1929 | 22.41 million | -0.9% |
| 1930 | 23.94 million | +6.8% |
| 1931 | 24.43 million | +2.0% |
| 1932 | 24.82 million | +1.6% |
| 1933 | 24.11 million | -2.9% |
| 1934 | 28.64 million | +18.8% |
| 1935 | 26.76 million | -6.6% |
| 1936 | 26.54 million | -0.8% |
| 1937 | 26.27 million | -1.1% |
| 1938 | 26.79 million | +2.0% |
| 1939 | 25.18 million | -6.0% |
| 1940 | 26.11 million | +3.7% |
| 1941 | 24.33 million | -6.8% |
| 1942 | 22.72 million | -6.6% |
| 1943 | 20.42 million | -10.1% |
| 1944 | 20.87 million | +2.2% |
| 1945 | 20.43 million | -2.1% |
| 1946 | 17.42 million | -14.7% |
| 1947 | 14.48 million | -16.9% |
| 1948 | 12.23 million | -15.6% |
| 1949 | 14.57 million | +19.1% |
| 1950 | 14.69 million | +0.8% |
| 1951 | 16.36 million | +11.4% |
| 1952 | 18.46 million | +12.9% |
| 1953 | 18.30 million | -0.9% |
| 1954 | 18.33 million | +0.2% |
| 1955 | 14.94 million | -18.5% |
| 1956 | 16.73 million | +11.9% |
| 1957 | 17.60 million | +5.2% |
| 1958 | 15.64 million | -11.1% |
| 1959 | 16.87 million | +7.9% |
| 1960 | 17.89 million | +6.1% |
| 1961 | 21.52 million | +20.2% |
| 1962 | 24.54 million | +14.1% |
| 1963 | 28.60 million | +16.5% |
| 1964 | 32.23 million | +12.7% |
| 1965 | 35.21 million | +9.2% |
| 1966 | 33.85 million | -3.9% |
| 1967 | 34.18 million | +1.0% |
| 1968 | 34.10 million | -0.2% |
| 1969 | 32.86 million | -3.6% |
| 1970 | 31.88 million | -3.0% |
| 1971 | 30.19 million | -5.3% |
| 1972 | 31.06 million | +2.9% |
| 1973 | 29.61 million | -4.7% |
| 1974 | 32.56 million | +9.9% |
| 1975 | 33.50 million | +2.9% |
| 1976 | 42.14 million | +25.8% |
| 1977 | 44.98 million | +6.7% |
| 1978 | 46.27 million | +2.9% |
| 1979 | 51.29 million | +10.8% |
| 1980 | 49.39 million | -3.7% |
| 1981 | 50.95 million | +3.2% |
| 1982 | 57.38 million | +12.6% |
| 1983 | 56.88 million | -0.9% |
| 1984 | 58.53 million | +2.9% |
| 1985 | 60.18 million | +2.8% |
| 1986 | 60.62 million | +0.7% |
| 1987 | 60.71 million | +0.1% |
| 1988 | 61.81 million | +1.8% |
| 1989 | 60.97 million | -1.4% |
| 1990 | 59.99 million | -1.6% |
| 1991 | 59.76 million | -0.4% |
| 1992 | 67.23 million | +12.5% |
| 1993 | 67.86 million | +0.9% |
| 1994 | 70.29 million | +3.6% |
| 1995 | 71.28 million | +1.4% |
| 1996 | 66.86 million | -6.2% |
| 1997 | 71.37 million | +6.7% |
| 1998 | 72.64 million | +1.8% |
| 1999 | 80.65 million | +11.0% |
| 2000 | 96.08 million | +19.1% |
| 2001 | 142.95 million | +48.8% |
| 2002 | 139.43 million | -2.5% |
| 2003 | 157.75 million | +13.1% |
| 2004 | 183.27 million | +16.2% |
| 2005 | 214.85 million | +17.2% |
| 2006 | 210.87 million | -1.9% |
| 2007 | 214.59 million | +1.8% |
| 2008 | 230.51 million | +7.4% |
| 2009 | 251.15 million | +9.0% |
| 2010 | 279.63 million | +11.3% |
| 2011 | 306.35 million | +9.6% |
| 2012 | 300.20 million | -2.0% |
| 2013 | 299.34 million | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 346.01 million | +15.6% |
| 2015 | 384.83 million | +11.2% |
| 2016 | 422.45 million | +9.8% |
| 2017 | 465.97 million | +10.3% |
| 2018 | 495.23 million | +6.3% |
| 2019 | 541.73 million | +9.4% |
| 2020 | 558.45 million | +3.1% |
| 2021 | 520.92 million | -6.7% |
| 2022 | 499.79 million | -4.1% |
| 2023 | 530.13 million | +6.1% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 530.13 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 485.52 million, 1.1× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 530.13 million is below the median for South Asia, which is 1.03 billion, 52% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 21.70 million | 17.54 million | 22.79 million | 10 |
| 1930s | 25.75 million | 23.94 million | 28.64 million | 10 |
| 1940s | 19.36 million | 12.23 million | 26.11 million | 10 |
| 1950s | 16.79 million | 14.69 million | 18.46 million | 10 |
| 1960s | 29.50 million | 17.89 million | 35.21 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 37.35 million | 29.61 million | 51.29 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 57.74 million | 49.39 million | 61.81 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 68.79 million | 59.76 million | 80.65 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 184.14 million | 96.08 million | 251.15 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 384.17 million | 279.63 million | 541.73 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 527.33 million | 499.79 million | 558.45 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
More reference data data for Nepal
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.7753 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7853 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.7974 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 11.28 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 19.44 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.28 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending gmsd in Nepal?
- Military spending gmsd in Nepal was 530.13 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military spending gmsd recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 558.45 million in 2020.
- What is the lowest military spending gmsd recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.23 million in 1948.
- How does Nepal rank for military spending gmsd?
- Nepal ranks 109th out of 172 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending gmsd rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 77.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal 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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