Military spending gmsd in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Military spending gmsd was 578.61 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
578.61 million
Change on year
up 20.5%
World rank
105th
of 172 countries
All-time high
1.15 billion
in 1979
All-time low
113.44 million
in 1965
Years of data
59
1965–2023
Military spending gmsd in Zimbabwe, 1965–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military spending gmsd in Zimbabwe is 578.61 million, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 20.5% on the previous year and up 51.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending gmsd in Zimbabwe peaked at 1.15 billion in 1979 and was at its lowest, 113.44 million, in 1965.
That places Zimbabwe 105th 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 Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 113.44 million | — |
| 1966 | 122.65 million | +8.1% |
| 1967 | 135.27 million | +10.3% |
| 1968 | 145.43 million | +7.5% |
| 1969 | 157.38 million | +8.2% |
| 1970 | 171.00 million | +8.7% |
| 1971 | 187.51 million | +9.7% |
| 1972 | 198.12 million | +5.7% |
| 1973 | 251.58 million | +27.0% |
| 1974 | 325.69 million | +29.5% |
| 1975 | 371.37 million | +14.0% |
| 1976 | 484.97 million | +30.6% |
| 1977 | 631.53 million | +30.2% |
| 1978 | 781.61 million | +23.8% |
| 1979 | 1.15 billion | +47.1% |
| 1980 | 1.01 billion | -12.0% |
| 1981 | 866.86 million | -14.3% |
| 1982 | 808.26 million | -6.8% |
| 1983 | 665.53 million | -17.7% |
| 1984 | 578.44 million | -13.1% |
| 1985 | 499.89 million | -13.6% |
| 1986 | 608.88 million | +21.8% |
| 1987 | 630.36 million | +3.5% |
| 1988 | 606.97 million | -3.7% |
| 1989 | 572.86 million | -5.6% |
| 1990 | 529.88 million | -7.5% |
| 1991 | 511.90 million | -3.4% |
| 1992 | 423.54 million | -17.3% |
| 1993 | 373.06 million | -11.9% |
| 1994 | 337.73 million | -9.5% |
| 1995 | 345.08 million | +2.2% |
| 1996 | 348.38 million | +1.0% |
| 1997 | 399.66 million | +14.7% |
| 1998 | 446.21 million | +11.6% |
| 1999 | 435.86 million | -2.3% |
| 2000 | 418.01 million | -4.1% |
| 2001 | 471.05 million | +12.7% |
| 2002 | 1.05 billion | +122.1% |
| 2003 | 312.18 million | -70.2% |
| 2004 | 300.14 million | -3.9% |
| 2005 | 190.32 million | -36.6% |
| 2006 | 188.71 million | -0.8% |
| 2007 | 190.00 million | +0.7% |
| 2008 | 177.88 million | -6.4% |
| 2009 | 169.66 million | -4.6% |
| 2010 | 155.35 million | -8.4% |
| 2011 | 224.77 million | +44.7% |
| 2012 | 334.98 million | +49.0% |
| 2013 | 381.32 million | +13.8% |
| 2014 | 407.41 million | +6.8% |
| 2015 | 399.19 million | -2.0% |
| 2016 | 405.53 million | +1.6% |
| 2017 | 356.89 million | -12.0% |
| 2018 | 336.41 million | -5.7% |
| 2019 | 223.45 million | -33.6% |
| 2020 | 196.58 million | -12.0% |
| 2021 | 449.46 million | +128.6% |
| 2022 | 480.00 million | +6.8% |
| 2023 | 578.61 million | +20.5% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 578.61 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 485.52 million, 1.2× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 578.61 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 350.64 million, 1.7× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Military spending gmsd in Zimbabwe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | +128.6% | 196.58 million | 449.46 million |
| 2002 | +122.1% | 471.05 million | 1.05 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 134.84 million | 113.44 million | 157.38 million | 5 |
| 1970s | 455.33 million | 171.00 million | 1.15 billion | 10 |
| 1980s | 684.98 million | 499.89 million | 1.01 billion | 10 |
| 1990s | 415.13 million | 337.73 million | 529.88 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 346.43 million | 169.66 million | 1.05 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 322.53 million | 155.35 million | 407.41 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 426.16 million | 196.58 million | 578.61 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
- 102 Turkmenistan 609.92 million compare
- 103 Costa Rica 601.28 million compare
- 104 Honduras 583.42 million compare
- 106 Afghanistan 571.73 million compare
- 107 Brunei 566.79 million compare
- 108 Cameroon 545.00 million compare
More reference data data for Zimbabwe
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.1903 (2026)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.2726 (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.8086 (2026)
- Country level monthly temperature anomalies -0.5886 (2026)
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Urban area long term, annual growth rate 1.8 % 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 0.0002 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending gmsd in Zimbabwe?
- Military spending gmsd in Zimbabwe was 578.61 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military spending gmsd recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 1.15 billion in 1979.
- What is the lowest military spending gmsd recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 113.44 million in 1965.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for military spending gmsd?
- Zimbabwe ranks 105th out of 172 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending gmsd rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 51.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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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