Military spending per armed forces personnel in Romania

Romania: Military spending per armed forces personnel was 50,816 in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)
50,816
Change on year
up 5.3%
World rank
49th
of 160 countries
All-time high
60,082
in 1985
All-time low
8,653
in 2000
Years of data
33
1985–2020

Military spending per armed forces personnel in Romania, 1985–2020

020.0k40.0k60.0k1985200220201985: 60.1k1989: 55.5k1990: 40.1k1991: 26.1k1992: 23.8k1993: 12.4k1994: 14.8k1995: 9.7k1996: 9.1k1997: 10.3k1998: 9.6k1999: 9.1k2000: 8.7k2001: 14.3k2002: 14.3k2003: 14.9k2004: 16.1k2005: 16.9k2006: 20.0k2007: 19.4k2008: 21.3k2009: 18.3k2010: 16.6k2011: 17.5k2012: 17.0k2013: 18.3k2014: 20.0k2015: 23.2k2016: 24.7k2017: 39.6k2018: 43.9k2019: 48.3k2020: 50.8k

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for military spending per armed forces personnel in Romania is 50,816, measured in 2020.

The figure is up 5.3% on the previous year and up 205.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, military spending per armed forces personnel in Romania peaked at 60,082 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 8,653, in 2000.

Romania ranks 49th of 160 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Military spending per armed forces personnel in Romania, year by year

Annual values for Military spending per armed forces personnel in Romania, 1985 to 2020.
Year Value Change
1985 60,082 —
1989 55,452 -7.7%
1990 40,125 -27.6%
1991 26,089 -35.0%
1992 23,849 -8.6%
1993 12,382 -48.1%
1994 14,765 +19.2%
1995 9,711 -34.2%
1996 9,100 -6.3%
1997 10,251 +12.7%
1998 9,641 -6.0%
1999 9,090 -5.7%
2000 8,653 -4.8%
2001 14,350 +65.8%
2002 14,256 -0.7%
2003 14,872 +4.3%
2004 16,092 +8.2%
2005 16,922 +5.2%
2006 20,050 +18.5%
2007 19,352 -3.5%
2008 21,329 +10.2%
2009 18,298 -14.2%
2010 16,616 -9.2%
2011 17,472 +5.2%
2012 16,997 -2.7%
2013 18,292 +7.6%
2014 19,989 +9.3%
2015 23,197 +16.1%
2016 24,672 +6.4%
2017 39,641 +60.7%
2018 43,879 +10.7%
2019 48,260 +10.0%
2020 50,816 +5.3%

Romania compared with similar countries

  • Romania's 50,816 is below the median for high income countries, which is 131,220, 39% of the median. (54 countries reporting)
  • Romania's 50,816 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 55,593, 91% of the median. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 57,767 55,452 60,082 2
1990s 16,500 9,090 40,125 10
2000s 16,417 8,653 21,329 10
2010s 26,902 16,616 48,260 10
2020s 50,816 50,816 50,816 1

Countries ranked near Romania

  1. 46 Croatia 58,802 compare
  2. 47 Seychelles 56,493 compare
  3. 48 Serbia 52,384 compare
  4. 50 Chile 50,602 compare
  5. 51 Kenya 47,176 compare
  6. 52 Malta 47,155 compare

See the full ranking of 160 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is military spending per armed forces personnel in Romania?
Military spending per armed forces personnel in Romania was 50,816 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest military spending per armed forces personnel recorded in Romania?
The highest recorded value was 60,082 in 1985.
What is the lowest military spending per armed forces personnel recorded in Romania?
The lowest recorded value was 8,653 in 2000.
How does Romania rank for military spending per armed forces personnel?
Romania ranks 49th out of 160 countries with data for 2020.
Is military spending per armed forces personnel rising or falling in Romania?
Over the last ten years it is up 205.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Romania 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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Indicator
Military spending per armed forces personnel
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
160 places, 4,610 data points, 1985–2020
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