Military spending gmsd in Romania
Romania: Military spending gmsd was 6.50 billion in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
6.50 billion
Change on year
up 0.5%
World rank
42nd
of 172 countries
All-time high
6.76 billion
in 1989
All-time low
112.40 million
in 1881
Years of data
146
1878–2023
Military spending gmsd in Romania, 1878–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Romania recorded 6.50 billion for military spending gmsd in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.5% on the previous year and up 132.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending gmsd in Romania peaked at 6.76 billion in 1989 and was at its lowest, 112.40 million, in 1881.
Romania ranks 42nd of 172 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military spending gmsd in Romania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1878 | 143.63 million | — |
| 1879 | 125.67 million | -12.5% |
| 1880 | 112.87 million | -10.2% |
| 1881 | 112.40 million | -0.4% |
| 1882 | 122.46 million | +9.0% |
| 1883 | 120.70 million | -1.4% |
| 1884 | 134.42 million | +11.4% |
| 1885 | 128.35 million | -4.5% |
| 1886 | 139.32 million | +8.5% |
| 1887 | 139.68 million | +0.3% |
| 1888 | 148.69 million | +6.5% |
| 1889 | 160.76 million | +8.1% |
| 1890 | 185.70 million | +15.5% |
| 1891 | 181.12 million | -2.5% |
| 1892 | 187.71 million | +3.6% |
| 1893 | 184.67 million | -1.6% |
| 1894 | 203.80 million | +10.4% |
| 1895 | 225.42 million | +10.6% |
| 1896 | 229.10 million | +1.6% |
| 1897 | 227.60 million | -0.7% |
| 1898 | 246.34 million | +8.2% |
| 1899 | 237.24 million | -3.7% |
| 1900 | 237.16 million | -0.0% |
| 1901 | 224.67 million | -5.3% |
| 1902 | 218.37 million | -2.8% |
| 1903 | 210.72 million | -3.5% |
| 1904 | 204.13 million | -3.1% |
| 1905 | 214.94 million | +5.3% |
| 1906 | 217.50 million | +1.2% |
| 1907 | 240.29 million | +10.5% |
| 1908 | 261.77 million | +8.9% |
| 1909 | 285.43 million | +9.0% |
| 1910 | 289.56 million | +1.4% |
| 1911 | 316.12 million | +9.2% |
| 1912 | 319.03 million | +0.9% |
| 1913 | 323.91 million | +1.5% |
| 1914 | 235.63 million | -27.3% |
| 1915 | 256.06 million | +8.7% |
| 1916 | 317.85 million | +24.1% |
| 1917 | 339.39 million | +6.8% |
| 1918 | 322.29 million | -5.0% |
| 1919 | 311.44 million | -3.4% |
| 1920 | 254.64 million | -18.2% |
| 1921 | 256.94 million | +0.9% |
| 1922 | 246.03 million | -4.2% |
| 1923 | 262.65 million | +6.8% |
| 1924 | 272.63 million | +3.8% |
| 1925 | 337.46 million | +23.8% |
| 1926 | 393.93 million | +16.7% |
| 1927 | 519.57 million | +31.9% |
| 1928 | 647.65 million | +24.6% |
| 1929 | 686.25 million | +6.0% |
| 1930 | 700.41 million | +2.1% |
| 1931 | 784.90 million | +12.1% |
| 1932 | 727.00 million | -7.4% |
| 1933 | 789.17 million | +8.6% |
| 1934 | 1.16 billion | +47.4% |
| 1935 | 1.14 billion | -2.1% |
| 1936 | 1.16 billion | +1.9% |
| 1937 | 1.25 billion | +7.3% |
| 1938 | 1.38 billion | +10.9% |
| 1939 | 1.32 billion | -4.3% |
| 1940 | 1.36 billion | +3.1% |
| 1941 | 1.24 billion | -9.1% |
| 1942 | 1.13 billion | -8.9% |
| 1943 | 1.01 billion | -10.4% |
| 1944 | 968.54 million | -4.3% |
| 1945 | 1.05 billion | +8.1% |
| 1946 | 801.32 million | -23.5% |
| 1947 | 714.71 million | -10.8% |
| 1948 | 709.53 million | -0.7% |
| 1949 | 1.25 billion | +76.3% |
| 1950 | 2.34 billion | +87.2% |
| 1951 | 2.88 billion | +23.2% |
| 1952 | 4.00 billion | +38.7% |
| 1953 | 4.39 billion | +9.9% |
| 1954 | 3.92 billion | -10.7% |
| 1955 | 3.65 billion | -6.9% |
| 1956 | 3.79 billion | +3.7% |
| 1957 | 3.92 billion | +3.5% |
| 1958 | 3.76 billion | -4.1% |
| 1959 | 3.52 billion | -6.4% |
| 1960 | 3.39 billion | -3.7% |
| 1961 | 3.74 billion | +10.3% |
| 1962 | 4.00 billion | +6.9% |
| 1963 | 3.96 billion | -0.9% |
| 1964 | 4.25 billion | +7.2% |
| 1965 | 4.68 billion | +10.1% |
| 1966 | 4.91 billion | +5.1% |
| 1967 | 5.30 billion | +7.9% |
| 1968 | 5.34 billion | +0.9% |
| 1969 | 5.92 billion | +10.8% |
| 1970 | 6.34 billion | +7.1% |
| 1971 | 6.76 billion | +6.5% |
| 1972 | 6.03 billion | -10.8% |
| 1973 | 5.21 billion | -13.7% |
| 1974 | 5.11 billion | -1.9% |
| 1975 | 5.04 billion | -1.2% |
| 1976 | 5.08 billion | +0.7% |
| 1977 | 5.37 billion | +5.8% |
| 1978 | 5.37 billion | -0.0% |
| 1979 | 5.00 billion | -6.9% |
| 1980 | 4.50 billion | -10.1% |
| 1981 | 4.78 billion | +6.2% |
| 1982 | 5.44 billion | +13.8% |
| 1983 | 6.26 billion | +15.1% |
| 1984 | 6.12 billion | -2.3% |
| 1985 | 5.80 billion | -5.2% |
| 1986 | 6.26 billion | +8.0% |
| 1987 | 6.04 billion | -3.5% |
| 1988 | 6.33 billion | +4.8% |
| 1989 | 6.76 billion | +6.7% |
| 1990 | 4.64 billion | -31.4% |
| 1991 | 3.65 billion | -21.4% |
| 1992 | 2.90 billion | -20.4% |
| 1993 | 1.99 billion | -31.4% |
| 1994 | 1.63 billion | -18.2% |
| 1995 | 1.61 billion | -1.0% |
| 1996 | 1.48 billion | -8.4% |
| 1997 | 1.53 billion | +3.4% |
| 1998 | 1.53 billion | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 1.40 billion | -8.7% |
| 2000 | 1.53 billion | +9.2% |
| 2001 | 1.63 billion | +6.5% |
| 2002 | 1.71 billion | +4.6% |
| 2003 | 1.93 billion | +12.9% |
| 2004 | 2.23 billion | +16.1% |
| 2005 | 2.58 billion | +15.5% |
| 2006 | 2.89 billion | +12.1% |
| 2007 | 3.34 billion | +15.3% |
| 2008 | 3.28 billion | -1.6% |
| 2009 | 2.80 billion | -14.7% |
| 2010 | 2.71 billion | -3.3% |
| 2011 | 2.68 billion | -0.9% |
| 2012 | 2.69 billion | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 2.80 billion | +4.2% |
| 2014 | 3.08 billion | +10.2% |
| 2015 | 3.16 billion | +2.5% |
| 2016 | 3.36 billion | +6.3% |
| 2017 | 4.48 billion | +33.3% |
| 2018 | 5.21 billion | +16.4% |
| 2019 | 6.29 billion | +20.8% |
| 2020 | 6.15 billion | -2.3% |
| 2021 | 6.43 billion | +4.7% |
| 2022 | 6.47 billion | +0.5% |
| 2023 | 6.50 billion | +0.5% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 6.50 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 6.50 billion, 1.0× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Romania's 6.50 billion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.44 billion, 2.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Military spending gmsd in Romania changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | +87.2% | 1.25 billion | 2.34 billion |
| 1949 | +76.3% | 709.53 million | 1.25 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1870s | 134.65 million | 125.67 million | 143.63 million | 2 |
| 1880s | 131.97 million | 112.40 million | 160.76 million | 10 |
| 1890s | 210.87 million | 181.12 million | 246.34 million | 10 |
| 1900s | 231.50 million | 204.13 million | 285.43 million | 10 |
| 1910s | 303.13 million | 235.63 million | 339.39 million | 10 |
| 1920s | 387.78 million | 246.03 million | 686.25 million | 10 |
| 1930s | 1.04 billion | 700.41 million | 1.38 billion | 10 |
| 1940s | 1.02 billion | 709.53 million | 1.36 billion | 10 |
| 1950s | 3.62 billion | 2.34 billion | 4.39 billion | 10 |
| 1960s | 4.55 billion | 3.39 billion | 5.92 billion | 10 |
| 1970s | 5.53 billion | 5.00 billion | 6.76 billion | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.83 billion | 4.50 billion | 6.76 billion | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.24 billion | 1.40 billion | 4.64 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.39 billion | 1.53 billion | 3.34 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.65 billion | 2.68 billion | 6.29 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.39 billion | 6.15 billion | 6.50 billion | 4 |
Countries ranked near Romania
More reference data data for Romania
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.59 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.689 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.59 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.04 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 21.54 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 3.75 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending gmsd in Romania?
- Military spending gmsd in Romania was 6.50 billion in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military spending gmsd recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 6.76 billion in 1989.
- What is the lowest military spending gmsd recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 112.40 million in 1881.
- How does Romania rank for military spending gmsd?
- Romania ranks 42nd out of 172 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending gmsd rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 132.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania 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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