Military spending per military personnel in Rwanda
Rwanda: Military spending per military personnel was 6,120 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
6,120
Change on year
up 5.9%
World rank
153rd
of 170 countries
All-time high
19,988
in 1963
All-time low
1,369
in 2004
Years of data
61
1962–2022
Military spending per military personnel in Rwanda, 1962–2022
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military spending per military personnel in Rwanda is 6,120, measured in 2022.
The figure is up 5.9% on the previous year and up 119.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending per military personnel in Rwanda peaked at 19,988 in 1963 and was at its lowest, 1,369, in 2004.
Rwanda ranks 153rd of 170 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 military personnel in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 14,073 | — |
| 1963 | 19,988 | +42.0% |
| 1964 | 14,524 | -27.3% |
| 1965 | 15,471 | +6.5% |
| 1966 | 10,603 | -31.5% |
| 1967 | 8,096 | -23.6% |
| 1968 | 6,513 | -19.6% |
| 1969 | 6,710 | +3.0% |
| 1970 | 7,356 | +9.6% |
| 1971 | 7,401 | +0.6% |
| 1972 | 7,587 | +2.5% |
| 1973 | 9,585 | +26.3% |
| 1974 | 8,498 | -11.3% |
| 1975 | 8,531 | +0.4% |
| 1976 | 9,242 | +8.3% |
| 1977 | 10,608 | +14.8% |
| 1978 | 10,263 | -3.3% |
| 1979 | 11,661 | +13.6% |
| 1980 | 10,713 | -8.1% |
| 1981 | 11,507 | +7.4% |
| 1982 | 12,391 | +7.7% |
| 1983 | 12,147 | -2.0% |
| 1984 | 12,806 | +5.4% |
| 1985 | 11,977 | -6.5% |
| 1986 | 13,653 | +14.0% |
| 1987 | 12,930 | -5.3% |
| 1988 | 12,062 | -6.7% |
| 1989 | 10,190 | -15.5% |
| 1990 | 11,418 | +12.0% |
| 1991 | 5,846 | -48.8% |
| 1992 | 6,404 | +9.5% |
| 1993 | 5,956 | -7.0% |
| 1994 | 3,902 | -34.5% |
| 1995 | 4,019 | +3.0% |
| 1996 | 2,443 | -39.2% |
| 1997 | 3,438 | +40.7% |
| 1998 | 4,204 | +22.3% |
| 1999 | 4,030 | -4.1% |
| 2000 | 2,097 | -48.0% |
| 2001 | 1,504 | -28.3% |
| 2002 | 1,370 | -8.9% |
| 2003 | 1,722 | +25.7% |
| 2004 | 1,369 | -20.5% |
| 2005 | 1,450 | +5.9% |
| 2006 | 1,598 | +10.2% |
| 2007 | 2,520 | +57.7% |
| 2008 | 2,665 | +5.8% |
| 2009 | 3,133 | +17.5% |
| 2010 | 2,874 | -8.3% |
| 2011 | 2,710 | -5.7% |
| 2012 | 2,787 | +2.9% |
| 2013 | 2,927 | +5.0% |
| 2014 | 3,010 | +2.8% |
| 2015 | 3,231 | +7.3% |
| 2016 | 3,523 | +9.0% |
| 2017 | 3,988 | +13.2% |
| 2018 | 4,219 | +5.8% |
| 2019 | 4,925 | +16.7% |
| 2020 | 5,232 | +6.2% |
| 2021 | 5,778 | +10.4% |
| 2022 | 6,120 | +5.9% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 6,120 is below the median for low income countries, which is 8,393, 73% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 6,120 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 18,299, 33% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11,997 | 6,513 | 19,988 | 8 |
| 1970s | 9,073 | 7,356 | 11,661 | 10 |
| 1980s | 12,038 | 10,190 | 13,653 | 10 |
| 1990s | 5,166 | 2,443 | 11,418 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,943 | 1,369 | 3,133 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,419 | 2,710 | 4,925 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,710 | 5,232 | 6,120 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
More reference data data for Rwanda
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2282 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.9517 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1223 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.7651 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.9517 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.666 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending per military personnel in Rwanda?
- Military spending per military personnel in Rwanda was 6,120 in 2022, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military spending per military personnel recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 19,988 in 1963.
- What is the lowest military spending per military personnel recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,369 in 2004.
- How does Rwanda rank for military spending per military personnel?
- Rwanda ranks 153rd out of 170 countries with data for 2022.
- Is military spending per military personnel rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 119.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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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