Military spending per military personnel in Namibia
Namibia: Military spending per military personnel was 45,412 constant 2022 US$ in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Military spending per military personnel in Namibia, 1990–2022
Source: Barnum et al. - Global Military Spending Dataset (2025); Correlates of War - National Material Capabilities Version 7.0 (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2022 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military spending per military personnel in Namibia is 45,412 constant 2022 US$, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.2% on the previous year and down 13.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending per military personnel in Namibia peaked at 64,850 constant 2022 US$ in 2015 and was at its lowest, 11,590 constant 2022 US$, in 1990.
That places Namibia 72nd out of 170 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 21,690 constant 2022 US$ | 11,590 constant 2022 US$ | 53,110 constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 26,334 constant 2022 US$ | 15,640 constant 2022 US$ | 42,631 constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 56,036 constant 2022 US$ | 47,923 constant 2022 US$ | 64,850 constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 47,290 constant 2022 US$ | 45,412 constant 2022 US$ | 49,057 constant 2022 US$ | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending per military personnel in Namibia?
- Military spending per military personnel in Namibia was 45,412 constant 2022 US$ in 2022, according to Barnum et al. - Global Military Spending Dataset (2025); Correlates of War - National Material Capabilities Version 7.0 (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military spending per military personnel recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 64,850 constant 2022 US$ in 2015.
- What is the lowest military spending per military personnel recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,590 constant 2022 US$ in 1990.
- How does Namibia rank for military spending per military personnel?
- Namibia ranks 72nd out of 170 countries with data for 2022.
- Is military spending per military personnel rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia data come from?
- The figures come from Barnum et al. - Global Military Spending Dataset (2025); Correlates of War - National Material Capabilities Version 7.0 (2026) – with major processing by 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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This data is expressed in US dollars. It is adjusted for inflation but does not account for differences in the cost of living between countries.