Military spending, per square kilometre in Gambia
Gambia: Military spending, per square kilometre was 1,842 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1,842 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 4.5%
World rank
122nd
of 171 countries
All-time high
1,887 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
in 2020
All-time low
248.26 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
in 1987
Years of data
58
1965–2023
Military spending, per square kilometre in Gambia, 1965–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, military spending, per square kilometre in Gambia stood at 1,842 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre.
That represents a change of up 4.5% on the previous year and up 45.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending, per square kilometre in Gambia peaked at 1,887 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2020 and was at its lowest, 248.26 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, in 1987.
Gambia ranks 122nd 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 Gambia, year by year
| Year | constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 1,282 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1966 | 1,184 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -7.7% |
| 1967 | 1,225 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 1968 | 1,147 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -6.4% |
| 1969 | 1,116 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -2.6% |
| 1970 | 1,091 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -2.3% |
| 1971 | 1,011 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -7.3% |
| 1972 | 992.53 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.8% |
| 1973 | 871.38 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -12.2% |
| 1974 | 777.51 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -10.8% |
| 1975 | 690.5 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -11.2% |
| 1976 | 670.05 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -3.0% |
| 1977 | 638.91 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -4.6% |
| 1978 | 575.57 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -9.9% |
| 1979 | 542.65 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -5.7% |
| 1980 | 480.28 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -11.5% |
| 1981 | 469.57 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -2.2% |
| 1982 | 441.33 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -6.0% |
| 1983 | 414.94 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -6.0% |
| 1984 | 310.69 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -25.1% |
| 1985 | 298.58 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -3.9% |
| 1986 | 252.52 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -15.4% |
| 1987 | 248.26 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.7% |
| 1988 | 325.4 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +31.1% |
| 1989 | 298.89 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -8.1% |
| 1990 | 475.84 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +59.2% |
| 1991 | 527.21 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +10.8% |
| 1992 | 577.79 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +9.6% |
| 1993 | 559.6 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -3.1% |
| 1994 | 844.77 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +51.0% |
| 1995 | 1,043 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +23.4% |
| 1996 | 1,143 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +9.6% |
| 1997 | 1,250 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +9.4% |
| 1998 | 1,163 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -6.9% |
| 1999 | 1,028 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -11.7% |
| 2000 | 497.21 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -51.6% |
| 2001 | 433.69 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -12.8% |
| 2002 | 395.07 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -8.9% |
| 2003 | 317.47 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -19.6% |
| 2004 | 308.3 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -2.9% |
| 2005 | 349.68 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +13.4% |
| 2006 | 383.22 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +9.6% |
| 2007 | 647.35 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +68.9% |
| 2008 | 1,628 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +151.5% |
| 2009 | 955.55 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -41.3% |
| 2010 | 868.37 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -9.1% |
| 2011 | 828.86 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -4.5% |
| 2012 | 999.07 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +20.5% |
| 2013 | 1,269 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +27.0% |
| 2014 | 1,506 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +18.7% |
| 2015 | 1,625 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +7.9% |
| 2016 | 1,560 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -4.1% |
| 2018 | 1,641 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 2019 | 1,838 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +11.9% |
| 2020 | 1,887 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 2021 | 1,800 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -4.6% |
| 2022 | 1,762 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -2.1% |
| 2023 | 1,842 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +4.5% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 1,842 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for low income countries, which is 876.57 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, 2.1× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 1,842 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1,348 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, 1.4× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Military spending, per square kilometre in Gambia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +151.5% | 647.35 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 1,628 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre |
| 2007 | +68.9% | 383.22 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 647.35 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,191 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 1,116 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 1,282 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 5 |
| 1970s | 786.15 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 542.65 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 1,091 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 354.05 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 248.26 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 480.28 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 861.14 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 475.84 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 1,250 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 591.53 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 308.3 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 1,628 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,348 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 828.86 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 1,838 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 2020s | 1,823 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 1,762 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 1,887 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 119 Kenya 2,404 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 120 Kyrgyzstan 2,294 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 121 Guinea 2,067 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 123 Argentina 1,628 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 124 Malawi 1,507 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 125 Cuba 1,499 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
More reference data data for Gambia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0121 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2798 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.3524 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0232 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.3524 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0407 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0331 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1264 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending, per square kilometre in Gambia?
- Military spending, per square kilometre in Gambia was 1,842 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,887 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2020.
- What is the lowest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 248.26 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 1987.
- How does Gambia rank for military spending, per square kilometre?
- Gambia ranks 122nd out of 171 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending, per square kilometre rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 45.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia 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.