Military spending per armed forces personnel in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Military spending per armed forces personnel was 2,069 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Military spending per armed forces personnel in Zimbabwe, 1985–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military spending per armed forces personnel in Zimbabwe is 2,069, measured in 2020.
That represents a change of up 32.1% on the previous year and up 341.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending per armed forces personnel in Zimbabwe peaked at 3,870 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 360.49, in 1995.
Zimbabwe ranks 155th 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 Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 799.74 | — |
| 1989 | 715.27 | -10.6% |
| 1990 | 814.96 | +13.9% |
| 1991 | 847.56 | +4.0% |
| 1992 | 645.54 | -23.8% |
| 1993 | 542.1 | -16.0% |
| 1994 | 617.58 | +13.9% |
| 1995 | 360.49 | -41.6% |
| 1996 | 394.72 | +9.5% |
| 1997 | 453.56 | +14.9% |
| 1998 | 619.22 | +36.5% |
| 1999 | 615.71 | -0.6% |
| 2000 | 762.27 | +23.8% |
| 2001 | 1,021 | +34.0% |
| 2002 | 3,870 | +278.9% |
| 2003 | 1,386 | -64.2% |
| 2004 | 866.67 | -37.5% |
| 2005 | 636.64 | -26.5% |
| 2006 | 589.16 | -7.5% |
| 2010 | 468.78 | -20.4% |
| 2011 | 914.65 | +95.1% |
| 2012 | 1,414 | +54.6% |
| 2013 | 1,560 | +10.3% |
| 2014 | 1,613 | +3.4% |
| 2015 | 1,691 | +4.9% |
| 2016 | 1,633 | -3.4% |
| 2017 | 1,533 | -6.1% |
| 2018 | 1,711 | +11.6% |
| 2019 | 1,567 | -8.4% |
| 2020 | 2,069 | +32.1% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 2,069 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 15,998, 13% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 2,069 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 13,391, 15% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Military spending per armed forces personnel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | +278.9% | 1,021 | 3,870 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 757.51 | 715.27 | 799.74 | 2 |
| 1990s | 591.14 | 360.49 | 847.56 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,305 | 589.16 | 3,870 | 7 |
| 2010s | 1,411 | 468.78 | 1,711 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,069 | 2,069 | 2,069 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
- 152 Cambodia 3,640 compare
- 153 Democratic Republic of Congo 2,978 compare
- 154 Burundi 2,840 compare
- 156 Laos 168.94 compare
- 157 South Sudan 162.56 compare
- 158 Costa Rica 0
- 158 Iceland 0
- 158 Panama 0 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 per armed forces personnel in Zimbabwe?
- Military spending per armed forces personnel in Zimbabwe was 2,069 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military spending per armed forces personnel recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 3,870 in 2002.
- What is the lowest military spending per armed forces personnel recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 360.49 in 1995.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for military spending per armed forces personnel?
- Zimbabwe ranks 155th out of 160 countries with data for 2020.
- Is military spending per armed forces personnel rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 341.3%. 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 per armed forces personnel. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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