Military spending gmsd in Syria
Syria: Military spending gmsd was 3.22 billion in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2016)
3.22 billion
Change on year
up 5.5%
World rank
62nd
of 172 countries
All-time high
8.10 billion
in 1985
All-time low
123.27 million
in 1947
Years of data
69
1946–2016
Military spending gmsd in Syria, 1946–2016
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Syria recorded 3.22 billion for military spending gmsd in 2016.
That represents a change of up 5.5% on the previous year and up 62.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending gmsd in Syria peaked at 8.10 billion in 1985 and was at its lowest, 123.27 million, in 1947.
That places Syria 62nd out of 172 countries with data for 2016, putting it 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 Syria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 141.73 million | — |
| 1947 | 123.27 million | -13.0% |
| 1948 | 162.00 million | +31.4% |
| 1949 | 225.66 million | +39.3% |
| 1950 | 251.20 million | +11.3% |
| 1951 | 259.15 million | +3.2% |
| 1952 | 270.09 million | +4.2% |
| 1953 | 207.10 million | -23.3% |
| 1954 | 245.41 million | +18.5% |
| 1955 | 229.42 million | -6.5% |
| 1956 | 394.96 million | +72.2% |
| 1957 | 394.42 million | -0.1% |
| 1958 | 545.90 million | +38.4% |
| 1961 | 607.30 million | +11.2% |
| 1962 | 665.58 million | +9.6% |
| 1963 | 667.55 million | +0.3% |
| 1964 | 703.34 million | +5.4% |
| 1965 | 715.07 million | +1.7% |
| 1966 | 708.26 million | -1.0% |
| 1967 | 930.61 million | +31.4% |
| 1968 | 1.11 billion | +18.9% |
| 1969 | 1.18 billion | +6.2% |
| 1970 | 1.29 billion | +9.6% |
| 1971 | 1.18 billion | -8.8% |
| 1972 | 1.28 billion | +9.2% |
| 1973 | 2.00 billion | +55.8% |
| 1974 | 2.13 billion | +6.4% |
| 1975 | 3.01 billion | +41.5% |
| 1976 | 3.57 billion | +18.6% |
| 1977 | 3.76 billion | +5.0% |
| 1978 | 3.84 billion | +2.2% |
| 1979 | 5.61 billion | +46.1% |
| 1980 | 6.18 billion | +10.1% |
| 1981 | 5.50 billion | -11.0% |
| 1982 | 5.94 billion | +8.0% |
| 1983 | 6.63 billion | +11.7% |
| 1984 | 7.76 billion | +17.1% |
| 1985 | 8.10 billion | +4.4% |
| 1986 | 7.36 billion | -9.2% |
| 1987 | 6.39 billion | -13.2% |
| 1988 | 5.05 billion | -20.9% |
| 1989 | 4.55 billion | -10.0% |
| 1990 | 4.66 billion | +2.5% |
| 1991 | 5.95 billion | +27.7% |
| 1992 | 4.90 billion | -17.6% |
| 1993 | 4.08 billion | -16.7% |
| 1994 | 3.33 billion | -18.4% |
| 1995 | 2.56 billion | -23.2% |
| 1996 | 2.50 billion | -2.4% |
| 1997 | 2.30 billion | -8.0% |
| 1998 | 1.91 billion | -16.7% |
| 1999 | 1.87 billion | -2.5% |
| 2000 | 1.87 billion | +0.2% |
| 2001 | 1.99 billion | +6.2% |
| 2002 | 1.95 billion | -1.6% |
| 2003 | 1.98 billion | +1.1% |
| 2004 | 2.02 billion | +2.3% |
| 2005 | 1.92 billion | -5.0% |
| 2006 | 1.98 billion | +3.3% |
| 2007 | 2.02 billion | +1.7% |
| 2008 | 2.23 billion | +10.5% |
| 2009 | 2.55 billion | +14.5% |
| 2010 | 2.63 billion | +3.0% |
| 2011 | 2.74 billion | +4.0% |
| 2012 | 2.88 billion | +5.4% |
| 2013 | 3.00 billion | +3.9% |
| 2014 | 3.02 billion | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 3.05 billion | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 3.22 billion | +5.5% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 3.22 billion is above the median for low income countries, which is 387.93 million, 8.3× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Syria's 3.22 billion is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 5.51 billion, 59% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Military spending gmsd in Syria 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | +72.2% | 229.42 million | 394.96 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 163.17 million | 123.27 million | 225.66 million | 4 |
| 1950s | 310.85 million | 207.10 million | 545.90 million | 9 |
| 1960s | 808.94 million | 607.30 million | 1.18 billion | 9 |
| 1970s | 2.77 billion | 1.18 billion | 5.61 billion | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.35 billion | 4.55 billion | 8.10 billion | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.40 billion | 1.87 billion | 5.95 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.05 billion | 1.87 billion | 2.55 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.93 billion | 2.63 billion | 3.22 billion | 7 |
Countries ranked near Syria
More reference data data for Syria
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1191 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.5377 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 7.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3995 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1542 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 16.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 29.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.93 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending gmsd in Syria?
- Military spending gmsd in Syria was 3.22 billion in 2016, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military spending gmsd recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 8.10 billion in 1985.
- What is the lowest military spending gmsd recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 123.27 million in 1947.
- How does Syria rank for military spending gmsd?
- Syria ranks 62nd out of 172 countries with data for 2016.
- Is military spending gmsd rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 62.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria 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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