Military spending, per square kilometre in Haiti
Haiti: Military spending, per square kilometre was 602.78 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
602.78 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
down 4.9%
World rank
151st
of 171 countries
All-time high
3,484 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
in 1996
All-time low
136.06 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
in 2010
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Military spending, per square kilometre in Haiti, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military spending, per square kilometre in Haiti is 602.78 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 4.9% on the previous year and up 191.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending, per square kilometre in Haiti peaked at 3,484 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 1996 and was at its lowest, 136.06 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, in 2010.
That places Haiti 151st out of 171 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military spending, per square kilometre in Haiti, year by year
| Year | constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,721 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 1,833 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 1963 | 1,780 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -2.9% |
| 1964 | 1,873 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 1965 | 1,882 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +0.5% |
| 1966 | 1,817 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -3.5% |
| 1967 | 1,856 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 1968 | 1,844 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 1969 | 1,729 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -6.3% |
| 1970 | 1,863 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +7.8% |
| 1971 | 1,970 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 1972 | 1,917 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -2.7% |
| 1973 | 1,632 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -14.8% |
| 1974 | 1,525 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -6.5% |
| 1975 | 1,453 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -4.8% |
| 1976 | 1,478 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 1977 | 1,510 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 1978 | 1,497 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.8% |
| 1979 | 1,645 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +9.9% |
| 1980 | 1,747 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +6.2% |
| 1981 | 2,144 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +22.7% |
| 1982 | 2,327 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +8.5% |
| 1983 | 2,292 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.5% |
| 1984 | 2,338 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 1985 | 2,348 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +0.4% |
| 1986 | 2,469 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 1987 | 2,534 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 1988 | 1,481 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -41.6% |
| 1989 | 1,458 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.5% |
| 1990 | 1,260 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -13.6% |
| 1991 | 1,289 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 1992 | 1,096 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -14.9% |
| 1993 | 476.68 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -56.5% |
| 1994 | 293.07 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -38.5% |
| 1995 | 807.94 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +175.7% |
| 1996 | 3,484 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +331.2% |
| 1997 | 3,208 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -7.9% |
| 1998 | 2,826 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -11.9% |
| 1999 | 2,736 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -3.2% |
| 2000 | 2,326 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -15.0% |
| 2001 | 2,060 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -11.4% |
| 2002 | 1,666 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -19.1% |
| 2003 | 1,254 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -24.7% |
| 2004 | 1,078 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -14.0% |
| 2005 | 852.78 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -20.9% |
| 2006 | 741.89 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -13.0% |
| 2007 | 606.3 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -18.3% |
| 2008 | 504.69 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -16.8% |
| 2009 | 425.33 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -15.7% |
| 2010 | 136.06 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -68.0% |
| 2011 | 136.45 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +0.3% |
| 2012 | 166.9 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +22.3% |
| 2013 | 207.06 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +24.1% |
| 2014 | 230.49 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +11.3% |
| 2015 | 260.75 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +13.1% |
| 2016 | 309.08 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +18.5% |
| 2017 | 331.5 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +7.3% |
| 2018 | 396.46 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +19.6% |
| 2019 | 554.27 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +39.8% |
| 2020 | 641.96 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +15.8% |
| 2021 | 703.36 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +9.6% |
| 2022 | 633.59 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -9.9% |
| 2023 | 602.78 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -4.9% |
Haiti compared with similar countries
- Haiti's 602.78 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2,180 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, 28% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Haiti's 602.78 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 5,214 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, 12% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Military spending, per square kilometre in Haiti 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | +331.2% | 807.94 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 3,484 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre |
| 1995 | +175.7% | 293.07 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 807.94 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,815 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 1,721 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 1,882 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,649 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 1,453 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 1,970 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,114 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 1,458 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 2,534 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,748 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 293.07 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 3,484 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,152 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 425.33 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 2,326 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 272.9 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 136.06 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 554.27 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 645.42 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 602.78 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 703.36 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Haiti
- 148 Bolivia 658.74 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 149 Iceland 642.06 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 150 Kazakhstan 611.45 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 152 Djibouti 574.36 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 153 Zambia 566.62 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 154 Namibia 562.69 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
More reference data data for Haiti
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2934 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.35 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0485 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.35 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.9837 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.6522 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.73 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2643 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending, per square kilometre in Haiti?
- Military spending, per square kilometre in Haiti was 602.78 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Haiti?
- The highest recorded value was 3,484 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 1996.
- What is the lowest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Haiti?
- The lowest recorded value was 136.06 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2010.
- How does Haiti rank for military spending, per square kilometre?
- Haiti ranks 151st out of 171 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending, per square kilometre rising or falling in Haiti?
- Over the last ten years it is up 191.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Haiti 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.