Military spending, per square kilometre in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic: Military spending, per square kilometre was 20,417 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
20,417 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 11.5%
World rank
58th
of 171 countries
All-time high
20,417 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
1,810 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
in 1991
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Military spending, per square kilometre in Dominican Republic, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, military spending, per square kilometre in Dominican Republic stood at 20,417 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
That represents a change of up 11.5% on the previous year and up 132.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending, per square kilometre in Dominican Republic peaked at 20,417 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1,810 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, in 1991.
That places Dominican Republic 58th out of 171 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 Dominican Republic, year by year
| Year | constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 5,333 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 5,719 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +7.2% |
| 1963 | 5,343 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -6.6% |
| 1964 | 5,998 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +12.3% |
| 1965 | 5,099 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -15.0% |
| 1966 | 4,811 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -5.6% |
| 1967 | 4,456 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -7.4% |
| 1968 | 4,423 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.7% |
| 1969 | 3,993 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -9.7% |
| 1970 | 3,932 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.5% |
| 1971 | 3,843 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -2.3% |
| 1972 | 3,781 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.6% |
| 1973 | 3,648 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -3.5% |
| 1974 | 4,298 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +17.8% |
| 1975 | 4,412 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 1976 | 4,951 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +12.2% |
| 1977 | 5,338 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +7.8% |
| 1978 | 5,473 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 1979 | 6,715 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +22.7% |
| 1980 | 6,386 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -4.9% |
| 1981 | 5,490 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -14.0% |
| 1982 | 5,640 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 1983 | 5,294 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -6.1% |
| 1984 | 4,741 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -10.5% |
| 1985 | 2,943 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -37.9% |
| 1986 | 3,252 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +10.5% |
| 1987 | 3,084 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -5.2% |
| 1988 | 2,608 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -15.4% |
| 1989 | 2,361 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -9.5% |
| 1990 | 2,116 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -10.4% |
| 1991 | 1,810 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -14.5% |
| 1992 | 2,537 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +40.2% |
| 1993 | 3,440 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +35.6% |
| 1994 | 3,612 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.0% |
| 1995 | 3,795 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 1996 | 3,890 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 1997 | 4,248 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +9.2% |
| 1998 | 4,620 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +8.8% |
| 1999 | 5,022 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +8.7% |
| 2000 | 6,010 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +19.7% |
| 2001 | 6,962 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +15.8% |
| 2002 | 6,840 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.8% |
| 2003 | 5,272 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -22.9% |
| 2004 | 4,729 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -10.3% |
| 2005 | 6,630 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +40.2% |
| 2006 | 6,988 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.4% |
| 2007 | 7,045 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 2008 | 7,447 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 2009 | 6,983 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -6.2% |
| 2010 | 7,139 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 2011 | 7,557 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 2012 | 8,426 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +11.5% |
| 2013 | 8,782 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 2014 | 9,949 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +13.3% |
| 2015 | 10,625 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +6.8% |
| 2016 | 11,247 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 2017 | 13,565 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +20.6% |
| 2018 | 14,920 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +10.0% |
| 2019 | 16,670 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +11.7% |
| 2020 | 16,775 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +0.6% |
| 2021 | 18,095 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +7.9% |
| 2022 | 18,306 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 20,417 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +11.5% |
Dominican Republic compared with similar countries
- Dominican Republic's 20,417 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 6,982 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, 2.9× the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Dominican Republic's 20,417 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 5,214 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, 3.9× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5,019 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 3,993 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 5,998 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 4,639 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 3,648 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 6,715 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 4,180 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 2,361 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 6,386 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,509 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 1,810 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 5,022 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 6,491 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 4,729 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 7,447 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 10,888 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 7,139 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 16,670 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 18,398 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 16,775 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 20,417 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Dominican Republic
- 55 Ireland 21,849 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 56 Vietnam 21,511 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 57 Philippines 21,230 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 59 Bulgaria 18,329 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 60 Latvia 17,691 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 61 Syria 17,546 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
More reference data data for Dominican Republic
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.7575 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.46 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.79 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0601 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.79 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.54 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.9595 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 7.91 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.84 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3273 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending, per square kilometre in Dominican Republic?
- Military spending, per square kilometre in Dominican Republic was 20,417 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 20,417 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,810 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 1991.
- How does Dominican Republic rank for military spending, per square kilometre?
- Dominican Republic ranks 58th out of 171 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending, per square kilometre rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 132.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Dominican Republic 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.