Military spending, per square kilometre in Egypt
Egypt: Military spending, per square kilometre was 4,852 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
4,852 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
down 3.6%
World rank
98th
of 171 countries
All-time high
11,037 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
in 1975
All-time low
2,051 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Military spending, per square kilometre in Egypt, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
Egypt recorded 4,852 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre for military spending, per square kilometre in 2023.
That represents a change of down 3.6% on the previous year and down 19.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending, per square kilometre in Egypt peaked at 11,037 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 1975 and was at its lowest, 2,051 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, in 1961.
Egypt ranks 98th of 171 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Military spending, per square kilometre in Egypt, year by year
| Year | constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2,051 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 2,236 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +9.0% |
| 1963 | 2,384 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +6.7% |
| 1964 | 2,712 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +13.7% |
| 1965 | 3,134 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +15.6% |
| 1966 | 3,089 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.4% |
| 1967 | 3,182 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 1968 | 3,691 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +16.0% |
| 1969 | 4,151 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +12.5% |
| 1970 | 5,804 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +39.8% |
| 1971 | 6,088 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 1972 | 6,516 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 1973 | 8,963 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +37.5% |
| 1974 | 9,587 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 1975 | 11,037 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +15.1% |
| 1976 | 9,967 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -9.7% |
| 1977 | 8,866 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -11.0% |
| 1978 | 6,667 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -24.8% |
| 1979 | 5,613 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -15.8% |
| 1980 | 4,635 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -17.4% |
| 1981 | 4,908 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 1982 | 5,736 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +16.9% |
| 1983 | 6,796 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +18.5% |
| 1984 | 7,118 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 1985 | 7,553 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 1986 | 7,946 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 1987 | 7,294 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -8.2% |
| 1988 | 5,997 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -17.8% |
| 1989 | 4,615 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -23.0% |
| 1990 | 3,491 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -24.3% |
| 1991 | 2,890 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -17.2% |
| 1992 | 3,366 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +16.4% |
| 1993 | 3,357 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.2% |
| 1994 | 3,399 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 1995 | 3,808 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +12.1% |
| 1996 | 3,881 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 1997 | 4,045 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 1998 | 4,117 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 1999 | 4,561 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +10.8% |
| 2000 | 4,833 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +6.0% |
| 2001 | 5,248 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +8.6% |
| 2002 | 4,892 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -6.8% |
| 2003 | 4,250 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -13.1% |
| 2004 | 4,782 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +12.5% |
| 2005 | 4,847 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.3% |
| 2006 | 5,247 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +8.3% |
| 2007 | 5,327 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 2008 | 5,162 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -3.1% |
| 2009 | 5,038 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -2.4% |
| 2010 | 5,215 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 2011 | 4,928 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -5.5% |
| 2012 | 5,636 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +14.4% |
| 2013 | 6,032 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 2014 | 6,330 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 2015 | 6,458 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 5,664 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -12.3% |
| 2017 | 4,254 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -24.9% |
| 2018 | 4,057 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -4.6% |
| 2019 | 4,667 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +15.0% |
| 2020 | 5,350 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +14.6% |
| 2021 | 5,262 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.6% |
| 2022 | 5,034 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -4.3% |
| 2023 | 4,852 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -3.6% |
Egypt compared with similar countries
- Egypt's 4,852 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2,180 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, 2.2× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Egypt's 4,852 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 16,794 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, 29% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,959 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 2,051 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 4,151 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 7,911 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 5,613 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 11,037 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 6,260 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 4,615 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 7,946 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,692 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 2,890 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 4,561 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,963 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 4,250 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 5,327 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,324 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 4,057 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 6,458 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,124 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 4,852 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 5,350 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Egypt
- 95 Honduras 5,214 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 96 Australia 5,063 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 97 Myanmar 5,061 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 99 Cambodia 4,825 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 100 Fiji 4,805 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 101 Yemen 4,637 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
More reference data data for Egypt
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2851 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.2 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 16.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.956 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.4622 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 25.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 71.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 6.55 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending, per square kilometre in Egypt?
- Military spending, per square kilometre in Egypt was 4,852 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 11,037 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 1975.
- What is the lowest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,051 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Egypt rank for military spending, per square kilometre?
- Egypt ranks 98th out of 171 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending, per square kilometre rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Egypt 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.