Military spending per armed forces personnel in China
China: Military spending per armed forces personnel was 100,945 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Military spending per armed forces personnel in China, 1989–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military spending per armed forces personnel in China is 100,945, measured in 2020. That is the highest value across all 32 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.7% on the previous year and up 126.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending per armed forces personnel in China peaked at 100,945 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 5,104, in 1989.
China ranks 34th of 160 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military spending per armed forces personnel in China, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 5,104 | — |
| 1990 | 6,183 | +21.1% |
| 1991 | 7,188 | +16.3% |
| 1992 | 8,852 | +23.2% |
| 1993 | 8,489 | -4.1% |
| 1994 | 8,447 | -0.5% |
| 1995 | 6,224 | -26.3% |
| 1996 | 6,586 | +5.8% |
| 1997 | 7,982 | +21.2% |
| 1998 | 8,305 | +4.0% |
| 1999 | 10,124 | +21.9% |
| 2000 | 10,706 | +5.7% |
| 2001 | 13,028 | +21.7% |
| 2002 | 15,121 | +16.1% |
| 2003 | 16,452 | +8.8% |
| 2004 | 18,098 | +10.0% |
| 2005 | 19,874 | +9.8% |
| 2006 | 23,828 | +19.9% |
| 2007 | 32,730 | +37.4% |
| 2008 | 35,810 | +9.4% |
| 2009 | 42,568 | +18.9% |
| 2010 | 44,664 | +4.9% |
| 2011 | 47,948 | +7.4% |
| 2012 | 52,026 | +8.5% |
| 2013 | 56,256 | +8.1% |
| 2014 | 60,747 | +8.0% |
| 2015 | 68,972 | +13.5% |
| 2016 | 76,948 | +11.6% |
| 2017 | 81,681 | +6.2% |
| 2018 | 86,465 | +5.9% |
| 2019 | 96,401 | +11.5% |
| 2020 | 100,945 | +4.7% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 100,945 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 19,504, 5.2× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- China's 100,945 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 23,831, 4.2× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5,104 | 5,104 | 5,104 | 1 |
| 1990s | 7,838 | 6,183 | 10,124 | 10 |
| 2000s | 22,821 | 10,706 | 42,568 | 10 |
| 2010s | 67,211 | 44,664 | 96,401 | 10 |
| 2020s | 100,945 | 100,945 | 100,945 | 1 |
Countries ranked near China
More reference data data for China
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 75.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 303.29 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 206.2 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 350.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1,480 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 102.37 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending per armed forces personnel in China?
- Military spending per armed forces personnel in China was 100,945 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military spending per armed forces personnel recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 100,945 in 2020.
- What is the lowest military spending per armed forces personnel recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,104 in 1989.
- How does China rank for military spending per armed forces personnel?
- China ranks 34th out of 160 countries with data for 2020.
- Is military spending per armed forces personnel rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 126.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Military spending per armed forces personnel. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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