Military spending, per square kilometre in Brazil
Brazil: Military spending, per square kilometre was 3,272 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
3,272 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 5.4%
World rank
110th
of 171 countries
All-time high
4,779 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
in 2011
All-time low
283.75 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Military spending, per square kilometre in Brazil, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
Brazil recorded 3,272 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre for military spending, per square kilometre in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.4% on the previous year and down 24.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending, per square kilometre in Brazil peaked at 4,779 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2011 and was at its lowest, 283.75 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, in 1961.
Brazil ranks 110th of 171 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military spending, per square kilometre in Brazil, year by year
| Year | constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 283.75 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 321.48 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +13.3% |
| 1963 | 342.94 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +6.7% |
| 1964 | 429.71 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +25.3% |
| 1965 | 475.12 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +10.6% |
| 1966 | 509.42 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +7.2% |
| 1967 | 573.4 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +12.6% |
| 1968 | 615.99 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +7.4% |
| 1969 | 609.81 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.0% |
| 1970 | 642.9 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.4% |
| 1971 | 728.08 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +13.2% |
| 1972 | 771.35 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 1973 | 785.29 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 1974 | 781.1 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 1975 | 771.24 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.3% |
| 1976 | 778.87 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.0% |
| 1977 | 761.7 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -2.2% |
| 1978 | 729.22 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -4.3% |
| 1979 | 654.88 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -10.2% |
| 1980 | 554.51 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -15.3% |
| 1981 | 493.82 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -10.9% |
| 1982 | 563.51 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +14.1% |
| 1983 | 501.11 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -11.1% |
| 1984 | 500.06 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.2% |
| 1985 | 582.35 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +16.5% |
| 1986 | 647.28 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +11.2% |
| 1987 | 700.9 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +8.3% |
| 1988 | 915.31 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +30.6% |
| 1989 | 1,171 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +27.9% |
| 1990 | 962.86 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -17.8% |
| 1991 | 931.01 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -3.3% |
| 1992 | 1,015 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +9.0% |
| 1993 | 1,319 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +30.0% |
| 1994 | 1,764 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +33.7% |
| 1995 | 2,117 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +20.0% |
| 1996 | 2,370 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +12.0% |
| 1997 | 2,672 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +12.8% |
| 1998 | 2,764 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 1999 | 2,533 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -8.3% |
| 2000 | 2,274 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -10.2% |
| 2001 | 1,997 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -12.2% |
| 2002 | 1,836 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -8.1% |
| 2003 | 1,582 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -13.8% |
| 2004 | 1,738 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +9.8% |
| 2005 | 2,096 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +20.6% |
| 2006 | 2,506 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +19.5% |
| 2007 | 3,097 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +23.6% |
| 2008 | 3,617 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +16.8% |
| 2009 | 3,877 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +7.2% |
| 2010 | 4,368 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +12.7% |
| 2011 | 4,779 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +9.4% |
| 2012 | 4,741 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 4,335 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -8.6% |
| 2014 | 4,056 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -6.4% |
| 2015 | 3,532 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -12.9% |
| 2016 | 3,528 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 4,083 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +15.7% |
| 2018 | 3,971 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -2.8% |
| 2019 | 3,887 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -2.1% |
| 2020 | 3,397 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -12.6% |
| 2021 | 3,252 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -4.3% |
| 2022 | 3,105 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -4.5% |
| 2023 | 3,272 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.4% |
Brazil compared with similar countries
- Brazil's 3,272 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 6,982 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, 47% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Brazil's 3,272 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 5,214 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, 63% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 462.4 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 283.75 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 615.99 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 740.46 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 642.9 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 785.29 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 662.97 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 493.82 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 1,171 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,845 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 931.01 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 2,764 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,462 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 1,582 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 3,877 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,128 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 3,528 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 4,779 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,257 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 3,105 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 3,397 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Brazil
- 107 Canada 3,705 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 108 Nepal 3,698 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 109 Cape Verde 3,574 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 111 South Africa 2,995 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 112 Comoros 2,987 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 113 Burkina Faso 2,901 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
More reference data data for Brazil
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 13.82 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 72.83 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 139.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 9.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 139.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 46.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 18.99 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 405.35 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 699.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 49.04 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending, per square kilometre in Brazil?
- Military spending, per square kilometre in Brazil was 3,272 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 4,779 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2011.
- What is the lowest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 283.75 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Brazil rank for military spending, per square kilometre?
- Brazil ranks 110th out of 171 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending, per square kilometre rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil 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.