Military spending, per square kilometre in Malawi
Malawi: Military spending, per square kilometre was 1,507 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1,507 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 10.4%
World rank
124th
of 171 countries
All-time high
1,507 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
87.22 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
in 1964
Years of data
60
1964–2023
Military spending, per square kilometre in Malawi, 1964–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military spending, per square kilometre in Malawi is 1,507 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 60 years on record.
The figure is up 10.4% on the previous year and up 246.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending, per square kilometre in Malawi peaked at 1,507 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 87.22 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, in 1964.
That places Malawi 124th 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 Malawi, year by year
| Year | constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 87.22 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1965 | 98.93 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +13.4% |
| 1966 | 98.2 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.7% |
| 1967 | 96.08 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -2.2% |
| 1968 | 89.8 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -6.5% |
| 1969 | 88.78 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.1% |
| 1970 | 97.03 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +9.3% |
| 1971 | 104.51 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +7.7% |
| 1972 | 113.58 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +8.7% |
| 1973 | 177.93 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +56.7% |
| 1974 | 202.5 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +13.8% |
| 1975 | 267.5 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +32.1% |
| 1976 | 342.57 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +28.1% |
| 1977 | 458.74 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +33.9% |
| 1978 | 707.5 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +54.2% |
| 1979 | 948.61 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +34.1% |
| 1980 | 908.45 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -4.2% |
| 1981 | 789.58 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -13.1% |
| 1982 | 660.19 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -16.4% |
| 1983 | 541.78 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -17.9% |
| 1984 | 507.46 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -6.3% |
| 1985 | 540.24 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 1986 | 542.03 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +0.3% |
| 1987 | 492.47 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -9.1% |
| 1988 | 460.13 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -6.6% |
| 1989 | 443.84 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -3.5% |
| 1990 | 412.28 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -7.1% |
| 1991 | 390.35 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -5.3% |
| 1992 | 377.07 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -3.4% |
| 1993 | 352.5 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -6.5% |
| 1994 | 335.16 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -4.9% |
| 1995 | 317.2 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -5.4% |
| 1996 | 328.14 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 1997 | 356.98 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +8.8% |
| 1998 | 333.13 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -6.7% |
| 1999 | 294.7 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -11.5% |
| 2000 | 186.43 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -36.7% |
| 2001 | 183.76 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.4% |
| 2002 | 214.88 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +16.9% |
| 2003 | 204.99 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -4.6% |
| 2004 | 222.74 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +8.7% |
| 2005 | 356.54 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +60.1% |
| 2006 | 447.64 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +25.6% |
| 2007 | 538.65 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +20.3% |
| 2008 | 564.43 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +4.8% |
| 2009 | 652.01 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +15.5% |
| 2010 | 831.27 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +27.5% |
| 2011 | 583.85 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -29.8% |
| 2012 | 471.14 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -19.3% |
| 2013 | 434.93 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -7.7% |
| 2014 | 524.56 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +20.6% |
| 2015 | 474.98 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -9.5% |
| 2016 | 456.44 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -3.9% |
| 2017 | 528.5 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +15.8% |
| 2018 | 614.82 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +16.3% |
| 2019 | 967.85 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +57.4% |
| 2020 | 1,075 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +11.1% |
| 2021 | 1,208 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +12.4% |
| 2022 | 1,365 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +12.9% |
| 2023 | 1,507 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +10.4% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 1,507 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for low income countries, which is 876.57 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, 1.7× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 1,507 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1,348 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, 1.1× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 93.17 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 87.22 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 98.93 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 6 |
| 1970s | 342.05 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 97.03 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 948.61 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 588.62 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 443.84 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 908.45 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 349.75 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 294.7 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 412.28 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 357.21 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 183.76 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 652.01 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 588.83 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 434.93 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 967.85 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,289 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 1,075 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 1,507 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
- 121 Guinea 2,067 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 122 Gambia 1,842 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 123 Argentina 1,628 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 125 Cuba 1,499 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 126 Zimbabwe 1,496 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 127 Lesotho 1,475 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
More reference data data for Malawi
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1596 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3426 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5353 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.6012 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.87 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending, per square kilometre in Malawi?
- Military spending, per square kilometre in Malawi was 1,507 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 1,507 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 87.22 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 1964.
- How does Malawi rank for military spending, per square kilometre?
- Malawi ranks 124th out of 171 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending, per square kilometre rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 246.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi 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.