Military spending per armed forces personnel in Malawi
Malawi: Military spending per armed forces personnel was 6,405 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
6,405
Change on year
up 8.3%
World rank
137th
of 160 countries
All-time high
12,051
in 2013
All-time low
1,192
in 1995
Years of data
33
1985–2020
Military spending per armed forces personnel in Malawi, 1985–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military spending per armed forces personnel in Malawi is 6,405, measured in 2020.
The figure is up 8.3% on the previous year and down 24.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending per armed forces personnel in Malawi peaked at 12,051 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 1,192, in 1995.
Malawi ranks 137th of 160 countries on this measure, 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 Malawi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 4,376 | — |
| 1989 | 2,845 | -35.0% |
| 1990 | 2,685 | -5.6% |
| 1991 | 2,090 | -22.2% |
| 1992 | 1,849 | -11.5% |
| 1993 | 1,876 | +1.5% |
| 1994 | 1,833 | -2.3% |
| 1995 | 1,192 | -35.0% |
| 1996 | 1,393 | +16.8% |
| 1997 | 3,233 | +132.2% |
| 1998 | 2,581 | -20.2% |
| 1999 | 2,516 | -2.5% |
| 2000 | 2,135 | -15.1% |
| 2001 | 2,013 | -5.7% |
| 2002 | 2,177 | +8.1% |
| 2003 | 2,235 | +2.7% |
| 2004 | 4,255 | +90.3% |
| 2005 | 5,978 | +40.5% |
| 2006 | 4,902 | -18.0% |
| 2007 | 5,049 | +3.0% |
| 2008 | 6,171 | +22.2% |
| 2009 | 9,986 | +61.8% |
| 2010 | 8,426 | -15.6% |
| 2011 | 6,704 | -20.4% |
| 2012 | 7,691 | +14.7% |
| 2013 | 12,051 | +56.7% |
| 2014 | 8,921 | -26.0% |
| 2015 | 7,073 | -20.7% |
| 2016 | 3,278 | -53.6% |
| 2017 | 4,027 | +22.8% |
| 2018 | 4,504 | +11.8% |
| 2019 | 5,916 | +31.4% |
| 2020 | 6,405 | +8.3% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 6,405 is below the median for low income countries, which is 7,109, 90% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 6,405 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 13,391, 48% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3,610 | 2,845 | 4,376 | 2 |
| 1990s | 2,125 | 1,192 | 3,233 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,490 | 2,013 | 9,986 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,859 | 3,278 | 12,051 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,405 | 6,405 | 6,405 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
More reference data data for Malawi
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1596 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3426 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5353 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.6012 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.87 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending per armed forces personnel in Malawi?
- Military spending per armed forces personnel in Malawi was 6,405 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military spending per armed forces personnel recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 12,051 in 2013.
- What is the lowest military spending per armed forces personnel recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,192 in 1995.
- How does Malawi rank for military spending per armed forces personnel?
- Malawi ranks 137th out of 160 countries with data for 2020.
- Is military spending per armed forces personnel rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi 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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