Military spending gmsd in Tanzania
Tanzania: Military spending gmsd was 1.03 billion in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1.03 billion
Change on year
up 2.6%
World rank
88th
of 172 countries
All-time high
1.03 billion
in 2023
All-time low
20.43 million
in 1962
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Military spending gmsd in Tanzania, 1961–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military spending gmsd in Tanzania is 1.03 billion, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.6% on the previous year and up 153.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending gmsd in Tanzania peaked at 1.03 billion in 2023 and was at its lowest, 20.43 million, in 1962.
That places Tanzania 88th out of 172 countries with data for 2023, 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 Tanzania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 30.10 million | — |
| 1962 | 20.43 million | -32.1% |
| 1963 | 21.87 million | +7.1% |
| 1964 | 34.51 million | +57.8% |
| 1965 | 46.93 million | +36.0% |
| 1966 | 55.87 million | +19.0% |
| 1967 | 65.42 million | +17.1% |
| 1968 | 79.74 million | +21.9% |
| 1969 | 84.71 million | +6.2% |
| 1970 | 124.03 million | +46.4% |
| 1971 | 164.91 million | +33.0% |
| 1972 | 205.35 million | +24.5% |
| 1973 | 232.03 million | +13.0% |
| 1974 | 322.38 million | +38.9% |
| 1975 | 360.34 million | +11.8% |
| 1976 | 382.66 million | +6.2% |
| 1977 | 397.63 million | +3.9% |
| 1978 | 757.75 million | +90.6% |
| 1979 | 865.55 million | +14.2% |
| 1980 | 546.81 million | -36.8% |
| 1981 | 471.55 million | -13.8% |
| 1982 | 395.83 million | -16.1% |
| 1983 | 272.62 million | -31.1% |
| 1984 | 261.69 million | -4.0% |
| 1985 | 305.49 million | +16.7% |
| 1986 | 385.17 million | +26.1% |
| 1987 | 223.27 million | -42.0% |
| 1988 | 194.38 million | -12.9% |
| 1989 | 195.64 million | +0.6% |
| 1990 | 216.17 million | +10.5% |
| 1991 | 259.67 million | +20.1% |
| 1992 | 205.66 million | -20.8% |
| 1993 | 158.62 million | -22.9% |
| 1994 | 147.66 million | -6.9% |
| 1995 | 154.14 million | +4.4% |
| 1996 | 172.74 million | +12.1% |
| 1997 | 188.58 million | +9.2% |
| 1998 | 218.08 million | +15.6% |
| 1999 | 216.05 million | -0.9% |
| 2000 | 224.96 million | +4.1% |
| 2001 | 221.34 million | -1.6% |
| 2002 | 237.13 million | +7.1% |
| 2003 | 289.17 million | +21.9% |
| 2004 | 286.66 million | -0.9% |
| 2005 | 207.17 million | -27.7% |
| 2006 | 207.51 million | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 217.80 million | +5.0% |
| 2008 | 241.38 million | +10.8% |
| 2009 | 291.14 million | +20.6% |
| 2010 | 366.46 million | +25.9% |
| 2011 | 361.67 million | -1.3% |
| 2012 | 367.84 million | +1.7% |
| 2013 | 406.69 million | +10.6% |
| 2014 | 468.70 million | +15.2% |
| 2015 | 533.97 million | +13.9% |
| 2016 | 604.62 million | +13.2% |
| 2017 | 709.65 million | +17.4% |
| 2018 | 822.60 million | +15.9% |
| 2019 | 879.04 million | +6.9% |
| 2020 | 955.65 million | +8.7% |
| 2021 | 970.33 million | +1.5% |
| 2022 | 1.01 billion | +3.7% |
| 2023 | 1.03 billion | +2.6% |
Tanzania compared with similar countries
- Tanzania's 1.03 billion is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 485.52 million, 2.1× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Tanzania's 1.03 billion is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 350.64 million, 2.9× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Military spending gmsd in Tanzania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | +90.6% | 397.63 million | 757.75 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 48.84 million | 20.43 million | 84.71 million | 9 |
| 1970s | 381.26 million | 124.03 million | 865.55 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 325.25 million | 194.38 million | 546.81 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 193.74 million | 147.66 million | 259.67 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 242.43 million | 207.17 million | 291.14 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 552.13 million | 361.67 million | 879.04 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 991.18 million | 955.65 million | 1.03 billion | 4 |
Countries ranked near Tanzania
More reference data data for Tanzania
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 72.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Burning - Crop 68.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.13 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 59.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7582 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 11.44 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.6405 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Agricultural 18,798 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 14.14 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending gmsd in Tanzania?
- Military spending gmsd in Tanzania was 1.03 billion in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military spending gmsd recorded in Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 1.03 billion in 2023.
- What is the lowest military spending gmsd recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.43 million in 1962.
- How does Tanzania rank for military spending gmsd?
- Tanzania ranks 88th out of 172 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending gmsd rising or falling in Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 153.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tanzania 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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