Military spending in Pakistan
Pakistan: Military spending was 12.37 billion constant 2022 US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Military spending in Pakistan, 1947–2023
Source: Barnum et al. - Global Military Spending Dataset (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2022 US$.
Analysis
In 2023, military spending in Pakistan stood at 12.37 billion constant 2022 US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.1% on the previous year and up 67.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending in Pakistan peaked at 13.46 billion constant 2022 US$ in 2019 and was at its lowest, 18.58 million constant 2022 US$, in 1947.
That places Pakistan 26th out of 172 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 1.12 billion constant 2022 US$ | 18.58 million constant 2022 US$ | 2.21 billion constant 2022 US$ | 3 |
| 1950s | 1.81 billion constant 2022 US$ | 1.35 billion constant 2022 US$ | 2.44 billion constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 1960s | 2.20 billion constant 2022 US$ | 1.42 billion constant 2022 US$ | 3.20 billion constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.88 billion constant 2022 US$ | 2.43 billion constant 2022 US$ | 3.52 billion constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.27 billion constant 2022 US$ | 3.69 billion constant 2022 US$ | 4.92 billion constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.30 billion constant 2022 US$ | 4.79 billion constant 2022 US$ | 5.73 billion constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.17 billion constant 2022 US$ | 4.42 billion constant 2022 US$ | 5.92 billion constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.39 billion constant 2022 US$ | 6.36 billion constant 2022 US$ | 13.46 billion constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.77 billion constant 2022 US$ | 12.37 billion constant 2022 US$ | 13.27 billion constant 2022 US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
- 23 Algeria 16.20 billion constant 2022 US$ compare
- 24 Singapore 15.39 billion constant 2022 US$ compare
- 25 Qatar 14.38 billion constant 2022 US$ compare
- 27 Colombia 12.36 billion constant 2022 US$ compare
- 28 Mexico 12.06 billion constant 2022 US$ compare
- 29 Indonesia 11.67 billion constant 2022 US$ compare
More reference data data for Pakistan
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- Winter temperature anomalies 1.33 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending in Pakistan?
- Military spending in Pakistan was 12.37 billion 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 Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 13.46 billion constant 2022 US$ in 2019.
- What is the lowest military spending recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.58 million constant 2022 US$ in 1947.
- How does Pakistan rank for military spending?
- Pakistan ranks 26th out of 172 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 67.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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.