Military spending, per square kilometre in Germany
Germany: Military spending, per square kilometre was 178,261 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2020. ▲ Rising
Latest (2020)
178,261 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
down 0.2%
World rank
16th
of 171 countries
All-time high
199,375 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
in 1979
All-time low
74,886 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
60
1961–2020
Military spending, per square kilometre in Germany, 1961–2020
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military spending, per square kilometre in Germany is 178,261 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, measured in 2020.
That represents a change of down 0.2% on the previous year and up 17.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending, per square kilometre in Germany peaked at 199,375 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 1979 and was at its lowest, 74,886 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, in 1961.
Germany ranks 16th of 171 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 60 years of available data.
Military spending, per square kilometre in Germany, year by year
| Year | constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 74,886 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 92,323 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +23.3% |
| 1963 | 99,283 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +7.5% |
| 1964 | 101,243 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 1965 | 106,915 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 1966 | 104,309 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -2.4% |
| 1967 | 105,569 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 1968 | 104,574 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.9% |
| 1969 | 117,203 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +12.1% |
| 1970 | 115,511 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.4% |
| 1971 | 124,044 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +7.4% |
| 1972 | 146,094 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +17.8% |
| 1973 | 160,542 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +9.9% |
| 1974 | 167,601 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 1975 | 179,455 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 1976 | 179,233 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.1% |
| 1977 | 183,990 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 1978 | 194,754 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 1979 | 199,375 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.4% |
| 1980 | 190,705 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -4.3% |
| 1981 | 175,087 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -8.2% |
| 1982 | 173,377 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.0% |
| 1983 | 159,214 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -8.2% |
| 1984 | 165,965 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 1985 | 164,664 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.8% |
| 1986 | 184,416 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +12.0% |
| 1987 | 187,392 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 1988 | 184,524 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.5% |
| 1989 | 185,815 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 1990 | 180,750 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -2.7% |
| 1991 | 173,808 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -3.8% |
| 1992 | 184,142 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 1993 | 171,601 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -6.8% |
| 1994 | 175,523 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 1995 | 177,804 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.3% |
| 1996 | 161,370 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -9.2% |
| 1997 | 156,260 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -3.2% |
| 1998 | 151,536 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -3.0% |
| 1999 | 134,770 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -11.1% |
| 2000 | 126,814 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -5.9% |
| 2001 | 129,533 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.1% |
| 2002 | 128,576 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.7% |
| 2003 | 142,785 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +11.1% |
| 2004 | 146,971 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 2005 | 146,256 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 2006 | 149,726 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.4% |
| 2007 | 159,055 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +6.2% |
| 2008 | 156,565 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.6% |
| 2009 | 154,140 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.5% |
| 2010 | 151,531 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.7% |
| 2011 | 154,168 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 2012 | 143,087 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -7.2% |
| 2013 | 144,995 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 142,208 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.9% |
| 2015 | 131,056 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -7.8% |
| 2016 | 132,312 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.0% |
| 2017 | 149,208 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +12.8% |
| 2018 | 157,587 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 2019 | 178,576 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +13.3% |
| 2020 | 178,261 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.2% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 178,261 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for high income countries, which is 56,388 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, 3.2× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Germany's 178,261 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 28,676 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, 6.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 100,701 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 74,886 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 117,203 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 165,060 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 115,511 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 199,375 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 177,116 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 159,214 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 190,705 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 166,756 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 134,770 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 184,142 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 144,042 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 126,814 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 159,055 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 148,473 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 131,056 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 178,576 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 178,261 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 178,261 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 178,261 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 1 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 13 Maldives 218,036 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 14 Denmark 200,182 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 15 Switzerland 187,306 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 17 Japan 170,926 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 18 Italy 139,111 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 19 France 133,540 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
More reference data data for Germany
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 15.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 9.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 80.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.56 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending, per square kilometre in Germany?
- Military spending, per square kilometre in Germany was 178,261 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2020, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 199,375 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 1979.
- What is the lowest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 74,886 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Germany rank for military spending, per square kilometre?
- Germany ranks 16th out of 171 countries with data for 2020.
- Is military spending, per square kilometre rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Germany 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.