Military spending in Rwanda
Rwanda: Military spending was 218.10 million constant 2022 US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Military spending in Rwanda, 1962–2023
Source: Barnum et al. - Global Military Spending Dataset (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2022 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military spending in Rwanda is 218.10 million constant 2022 US$, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 62 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.0% on the previous year and up 125.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending in Rwanda peaked at 218.10 million constant 2022 US$ in 2023 and was at its lowest, 14.07 million constant 2022 US$, in 1962.
That places Rwanda 133rd out of 172 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 25.38 million constant 2022 US$ | 14.07 million constant 2022 US$ | 31.81 million constant 2022 US$ | 8 |
| 1970s | 36.29 million constant 2022 US$ | 29.42 million constant 2022 US$ | 46.64 million constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 61.21 million constant 2022 US$ | 53.56 million constant 2022 US$ | 68.26 million constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 145.36 million constant 2022 US$ | 68.51 million constant 2022 US$ | 192.11 million constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 93.56 million constant 2022 US$ | 69.84 million constant 2022 US$ | 146.79 million constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 112.84 million constant 2022 US$ | 89.42 million constant 2022 US$ | 162.53 million constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 195.85 million constant 2022 US$ | 172.65 million constant 2022 US$ | 218.10 million constant 2022 US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
- 130 Jamaica 278.59 million constant 2022 US$ compare
- 131 North Macedonia 276.30 million constant 2022 US$ compare
- 132 Bosnia and Herzegovina 230.14 million constant 2022 US$ compare
- 134 Equatorial Guinea 195.85 million constant 2022 US$ compare
- 135 Tajikistan 177.78 million constant 2022 US$ compare
- 136 Cuba 155.63 million constant 2022 US$ compare
More reference data data for Rwanda
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- Summer temperature anomalies 0.9964 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.03 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.9131 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.3611 °C (2025)
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- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending in Rwanda?
- Military spending in Rwanda was 218.10 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 Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 218.10 million constant 2022 US$ in 2023.
- What is the lowest military spending recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.07 million constant 2022 US$ in 1962.
- How does Rwanda rank for military spending?
- Rwanda ranks 133rd out of 172 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 125.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.