Military spending in Somalia
Somalia: Military spending was 149.19 million constant 2022 US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Military spending in Somalia, 1960–2023
Source: Barnum et al. - Global Military Spending Dataset (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2022 US$.
Analysis
Somalia recorded 149.19 million constant 2022 US$ for military spending in 2023.
That represents a change of up 10.1% on the previous year and up 207.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending in Somalia peaked at 227.10 million constant 2022 US$ in 1979 and was at its lowest, 15.73 million constant 2022 US$, in 1960.
That places Somalia 138th out of 172 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 38.58 million constant 2022 US$ | 15.73 million constant 2022 US$ | 58.36 million constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 109.50 million constant 2022 US$ | 66.69 million constant 2022 US$ | 227.10 million constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 129.70 million constant 2022 US$ | 26.32 million constant 2022 US$ | 217.57 million constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 45.14 million constant 2022 US$ | 27.48 million constant 2022 US$ | 66.96 million constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 57.22 million constant 2022 US$ | 49.79 million constant 2022 US$ | 62.70 million constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 65.08 million constant 2022 US$ | 47.48 million constant 2022 US$ | 103.40 million constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 132.38 million constant 2022 US$ | 120.54 million constant 2022 US$ | 149.19 million constant 2022 US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Somalia
- 135 Tajikistan 177.78 million constant 2022 US$ compare
- 136 Cuba 155.63 million constant 2022 US$ compare
- 137 Mongolia 153.56 million constant 2022 US$ compare
- 139 Malawi 142.12 million constant 2022 US$ compare
- 140 Benin 140.87 million constant 2022 US$ compare
- 141 Burundi 136.95 million constant 2022 US$ compare
More reference data data for Somalia
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.3971 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.484 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.06 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.6624 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.697 °C (2025)
- Universal right to vote 0 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 0 (2025)
- Elected parliament 0 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending in Somalia?
- Military spending in Somalia was 149.19 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 Somalia?
- The highest recorded value was 227.10 million constant 2022 US$ in 1979.
- What is the lowest military spending recorded in Somalia?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.73 million constant 2022 US$ in 1960.
- How does Somalia rank for military spending?
- Somalia ranks 138th out of 172 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending rising or falling in Somalia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 207.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Somalia 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.