Military spending per armed forces personnel in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Military spending per armed forces personnel was 2,978 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
2,978
Change on year
up 3.4%
World rank
153rd
of 160 countries
All-time high
10,771
in 1993
All-time low
422.38
in 1998
Years of data
28
1985–2020
Military spending per armed forces personnel in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1985–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Democratic Republic of Congo recorded 2,978 for military spending per armed forces personnel in 2020.
The figure is up 3.4% on the previous year and up 89.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending per armed forces personnel in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 10,771 in 1993 and was at its lowest, 422.38, in 1998.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 153rd out of 160 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military spending per armed forces personnel in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 1,659 | — |
| 1989 | 2,216 | +33.6% |
| 1990 | 1,453 | -34.4% |
| 1991 | 1,225 | -15.7% |
| 1992 | 3,116 | +154.4% |
| 1993 | 10,771 | +245.6% |
| 1996 | 2,282 | -78.8% |
| 1997 | 1,585 | -30.5% |
| 1998 | 422.38 | -73.4% |
| 1999 | 1,441 | +241.2% |
| 2000 | 1,072 | -25.6% |
| 2003 | 1,732 | +61.6% |
| 2004 | 4,385 | +153.2% |
| 2005 | 5,058 | +15.4% |
| 2007 | 2,365 | -53.2% |
| 2008 | 1,602 | -32.3% |
| 2009 | 1,153 | -28.0% |
| 2010 | 1,569 | +36.0% |
| 2011 | 2,133 | +36.0% |
| 2012 | 2,945 | +38.1% |
| 2013 | 3,288 | +11.7% |
| 2014 | 2,977 | -9.5% |
| 2015 | 4,259 | +43.0% |
| 2016 | 3,628 | -14.8% |
| 2017 | 2,872 | -20.8% |
| 2018 | 2,468 | -14.1% |
| 2019 | 2,879 | +16.7% |
| 2020 | 2,978 | +3.4% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 2,978 is below the median for low income countries, which is 7,109, 42% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 2,978 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 13,391, 22% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1,938 | 1,659 | 2,216 | 2 |
| 1990s | 2,787 | 422.38 | 10,771 | 8 |
| 2000s | 2,481 | 1,072 | 5,058 | 7 |
| 2010s | 2,902 | 1,569 | 4,259 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,978 | 2,978 | 2,978 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
More reference data data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure Management 380.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 9.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 3,062 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure applied 313.43 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Crop Residues 483.39 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Burning - Crop 57.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Agricultural 2,624 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Burning - Crop residues 0.2179 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure left on 1,764 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending per armed forces personnel in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Military spending per armed forces personnel in Democratic Republic of Congo was 2,978 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military spending per armed forces personnel recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 10,771 in 1993.
- What is the lowest military spending per armed forces personnel recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 422.38 in 1998.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for military spending per armed forces personnel?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 153rd out of 160 countries with data for 2020.
- Is military spending per armed forces personnel rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 89.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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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