Military spending, per square kilometre in Austria
Austria: Military spending, per square kilometre was 61,877 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
61,877 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 12.6%
World rank
29th
of 171 countries
All-time high
61,877 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
8,255 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Military spending, per square kilometre in Austria, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, military spending, per square kilometre in Austria stood at 61,877 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
That represents a change of up 12.6% on the previous year and up 40.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending, per square kilometre in Austria peaked at 61,877 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 8,255 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, in 1961.
That places Austria 29th out of 171 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 63 years of available data.
Military spending, per square kilometre in Austria, year by year
| Year | constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 8,255 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 8,856 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +7.3% |
| 1963 | 10,168 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +14.8% |
| 1964 | 11,826 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +16.3% |
| 1965 | 12,341 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 1966 | 12,893 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 1967 | 13,288 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 1968 | 14,050 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 1969 | 14,461 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 1970 | 14,700 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 1971 | 14,971 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 1972 | 14,928 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 1973 | 16,746 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +12.2% |
| 1974 | 18,549 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +10.8% |
| 1975 | 20,104 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +8.4% |
| 1976 | 21,262 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 1977 | 24,340 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +14.5% |
| 1978 | 27,857 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +14.5% |
| 1979 | 31,546 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +13.2% |
| 1980 | 29,749 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -5.7% |
| 1981 | 24,891 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -16.3% |
| 1982 | 26,320 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 1983 | 28,988 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +10.1% |
| 1984 | 27,787 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -4.1% |
| 1985 | 31,224 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +12.4% |
| 1986 | 34,297 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +9.8% |
| 1987 | 37,482 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +9.3% |
| 1988 | 36,890 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.6% |
| 1989 | 35,004 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -5.1% |
| 1990 | 34,658 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.0% |
| 1991 | 36,088 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 1992 | 37,393 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 1993 | 39,425 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.4% |
| 1994 | 38,844 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.5% |
| 1995 | 42,273 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +8.8% |
| 1996 | 41,286 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -2.3% |
| 1997 | 38,895 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -5.8% |
| 1998 | 37,203 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -4.4% |
| 1999 | 36,740 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.2% |
| 2000 | 34,242 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -6.8% |
| 2001 | 31,743 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -7.3% |
| 2002 | 33,440 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 2003 | 36,565 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +9.3% |
| 2004 | 39,458 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +7.9% |
| 2005 | 40,327 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 2006 | 42,876 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +6.3% |
| 2007 | 50,752 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +18.4% |
| 2008 | 47,949 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -5.5% |
| 2009 | 43,883 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -8.5% |
| 2010 | 43,821 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 45,285 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 2012 | 44,734 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 44,114 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 42,730 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -3.1% |
| 2015 | 36,473 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -14.6% |
| 2016 | 37,765 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 2017 | 45,040 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +19.3% |
| 2018 | 49,506 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +9.9% |
| 2019 | 53,656 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +8.4% |
| 2020 | 55,528 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 2021 | 56,959 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 2022 | 54,956 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -3.5% |
| 2023 | 61,877 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +12.6% |
Austria compared with similar countries
- Austria's 61,877 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for high income countries, which is 56,388 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, 1.1× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Austria's 61,877 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 28,676 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, 2.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11,793 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 8,255 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 14,461 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 20,500 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 14,700 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 31,546 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 31,263 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 24,891 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 37,482 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 38,280 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 34,658 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 42,273 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 40,124 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 31,743 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 50,752 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 44,312 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 36,473 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 53,656 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 57,330 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 54,956 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 61,877 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Austria
- 26 Cyprus 71,659 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 27 Czechia 66,246 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 28 Trinidad and Tobago 63,114 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 30 Slovakia 56,388 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 31 Spain 52,216 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 32 Portugal 51,758 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
More reference data data for Austria
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.6222 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2597 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1986 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.84 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.08 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending, per square kilometre in Austria?
- Military spending, per square kilometre in Austria was 61,877 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Austria?
- The highest recorded value was 61,877 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Austria?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,255 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Austria rank for military spending, per square kilometre?
- Austria ranks 29th out of 171 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending, per square kilometre rising or falling in Austria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Austria data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Military spending, per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Military spending divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Military spending ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Military spending Barnum et al. – Global Military Spending Dataset (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Military spending divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.