Military spending per military personnel in Central African Republic

Central African Republic: Military spending per military personnel was 6,458 in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
6,458
Change on year
up 2.7%
World rank
152nd
of 170 countries
All-time high
29,492
in 2011
All-time low
4,253
in 1977
Years of data
59
1964–2022

Military spending per military personnel in Central African Republic, 1964–2022

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2022, military spending per military personnel in Central African Republic stood at 6,458.

The figure is up 2.7% on the previous year and down 76.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, military spending per military personnel in Central African Republic peaked at 29,492 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 4,253, in 1977.

That places Central African Republic 152nd out of 170 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 10,976 6,741 16,368 6
1970s 10,241 4,253 16,134 10
1980s 7,619 6,592 8,692 10
1990s 10,188 7,493 17,560 10
2000s 8,645 6,853 14,070 10
2010s 13,544 5,038 29,492 10
2020s 6,266 6,052 6,458 3

Countries ranked near Central African Republic

  1. 149 Sudan 7,786 compare
  2. 150 Guinea-Bissau 7,369 compare
  3. 151 Cambodia 6,509 compare
  4. 153 Rwanda 6,120 compare
  5. 154 Sri Lanka 6,091 compare
  6. 155 Comoros 5,324 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is military spending per military personnel in Central African Republic?
Military spending per military personnel in Central African Republic was 6,458 in 2022, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest military spending per military personnel recorded in Central African Republic?
The highest recorded value was 29,492 in 2011.
What is the lowest military spending per military personnel recorded in Central African Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 4,253 in 1977.
How does Central African Republic rank for military spending per military personnel?
Central African Republic ranks 152nd out of 170 countries with data for 2022.
Is military spending per military personnel rising or falling in Central African Republic?
Over the last ten years it is down 76.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Military spending per military personnel. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Military spending per military personnel
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
170 places, 14,182 data points, 1816–2022
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