Military spending gmsd in Zambia
Zambia: Military spending gmsd was 421.22 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
421.22 million
Change on year
up 5.2%
World rank
118th
of 172 countries
All-time high
527.02 million
in 1981
All-time low
44.29 million
in 2001
Years of data
60
1964–2023
Military spending gmsd in Zambia, 1964–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military spending gmsd in Zambia is 421.22 million, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.2% on the previous year and down 0.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending gmsd in Zambia peaked at 527.02 million in 1981 and was at its lowest, 44.29 million, in 2001.
That places Zambia 118th 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 Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 99.52 million | — |
| 1965 | 160.20 million | +61.0% |
| 1966 | 158.16 million | -1.3% |
| 1967 | 142.38 million | -10.0% |
| 1968 | 145.82 million | +2.4% |
| 1969 | 122.41 million | -16.1% |
| 1970 | 163.82 million | +33.8% |
| 1971 | 340.53 million | +107.9% |
| 1972 | 389.33 million | +14.3% |
| 1973 | 348.97 million | -10.4% |
| 1974 | 352.54 million | +1.0% |
| 1975 | 373.70 million | +6.0% |
| 1976 | 397.12 million | +6.3% |
| 1977 | 398.68 million | +0.4% |
| 1978 | 445.31 million | +11.7% |
| 1979 | 466.76 million | +4.8% |
| 1980 | 504.17 million | +8.0% |
| 1981 | 527.02 million | +4.5% |
| 1982 | 463.53 million | -12.0% |
| 1983 | 473.85 million | +2.2% |
| 1984 | 385.47 million | -18.7% |
| 1985 | 147.47 million | -61.7% |
| 1986 | 162.92 million | +10.5% |
| 1987 | 164.75 million | +1.1% |
| 1988 | 177.96 million | +8.0% |
| 1989 | 209.00 million | +17.4% |
| 1990 | 170.57 million | -18.4% |
| 1991 | 150.21 million | -11.9% |
| 1992 | 150.66 million | +0.3% |
| 1993 | 113.61 million | -24.6% |
| 1994 | 109.03 million | -4.0% |
| 1995 | 99.97 million | -8.3% |
| 1996 | 85.98 million | -14.0% |
| 1997 | 93.81 million | +9.1% |
| 1998 | 95.77 million | +2.1% |
| 1999 | 98.95 million | +3.3% |
| 2000 | 52.07 million | -47.4% |
| 2001 | 44.29 million | -15.0% |
| 2002 | 44.54 million | +0.6% |
| 2003 | 50.58 million | +13.6% |
| 2004 | 94.35 million | +86.6% |
| 2005 | 222.27 million | +135.6% |
| 2006 | 315.74 million | +42.1% |
| 2007 | 293.03 million | -7.2% |
| 2008 | 302.80 million | +3.3% |
| 2009 | 287.41 million | -5.1% |
| 2010 | 310.15 million | +7.9% |
| 2011 | 343.33 million | +10.7% |
| 2012 | 374.21 million | +9.0% |
| 2013 | 422.39 million | +12.9% |
| 2014 | 459.51 million | +8.8% |
| 2015 | 422.44 million | -8.1% |
| 2016 | 391.59 million | -7.3% |
| 2017 | 398.12 million | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 428.44 million | +7.6% |
| 2019 | 436.25 million | +1.8% |
| 2020 | 384.57 million | -11.8% |
| 2021 | 384.09 million | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 400.57 million | +4.3% |
| 2023 | 421.22 million | +5.2% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 421.22 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 485.52 million, 87% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 421.22 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 350.64 million, 1.2× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Military spending gmsd in Zambia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | +135.6% | 94.35 million | 222.27 million |
| 1971 | +107.9% | 163.82 million | 340.53 million |
| 2004 | +86.6% | 50.58 million | 94.35 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 138.08 million | 99.52 million | 160.20 million | 6 |
| 1970s | 367.67 million | 163.82 million | 466.76 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 321.61 million | 147.47 million | 527.02 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 116.86 million | 85.98 million | 170.57 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 170.71 million | 44.29 million | 315.74 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 398.64 million | 310.15 million | 459.51 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 397.61 million | 384.09 million | 421.22 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
More reference data data for Zambia
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.0386 (2026)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.0941 (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies -0.018 (2026)
- Country level monthly temperature anomalies 0.3261 (2026)
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Urban area long term, annual growth rate 3.69 % change on previous year (2025)
- Urban area long term, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban area long term, per capita 0.0001 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending gmsd in Zambia?
- Military spending gmsd in Zambia was 421.22 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military spending gmsd recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 527.02 million in 1981.
- What is the lowest military spending gmsd recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 44.29 million in 2001.
- How does Zambia rank for military spending gmsd?
- Zambia ranks 118th out of 172 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending gmsd rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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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