Military spending, per square kilometre in Mexico
Mexico: Military spending, per square kilometre was 6,206 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
6,206 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 8.3%
World rank
89th
of 171 countries
All-time high
6,206 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
370.18 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Military spending, per square kilometre in Mexico, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, military spending, per square kilometre in Mexico stood at 6,206 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
That represents a change of up 8.3% on the previous year and up 78.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending, per square kilometre in Mexico peaked at 6,206 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 370.18 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, in 1961.
That places Mexico 89th 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 Mexico, year by year
| Year | constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 370.18 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 404.47 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +9.3% |
| 1963 | 443.78 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +9.7% |
| 1964 | 489.65 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +10.3% |
| 1965 | 517.15 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 1966 | 550.56 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 1967 | 572.31 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 1968 | 599.28 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 1969 | 640.42 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 1970 | 655.64 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.4% |
| 1971 | 690.45 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 1972 | 766.34 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +11.0% |
| 1973 | 848.67 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +10.7% |
| 1974 | 863.58 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 1975 | 1,050 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +21.6% |
| 1976 | 1,016 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -3.3% |
| 1977 | 917.17 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -9.7% |
| 1978 | 863.58 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -5.8% |
| 1979 | 949.35 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +9.9% |
| 1980 | 1,086 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +14.4% |
| 1981 | 1,306 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +20.2% |
| 1982 | 1,126 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -13.8% |
| 1983 | 1,021 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -9.2% |
| 1984 | 1,058 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 1985 | 1,253 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +18.5% |
| 1986 | 1,109 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -11.4% |
| 1987 | 1,098 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.1% |
| 1988 | 1,057 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -3.7% |
| 1989 | 1,048 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.9% |
| 1990 | 989.37 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -5.6% |
| 1991 | 1,091 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +10.2% |
| 1992 | 1,452 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +33.1% |
| 1993 | 1,624 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +11.9% |
| 1994 | 1,878 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +15.6% |
| 1995 | 1,941 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 1996 | 2,194 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +13.0% |
| 1997 | 2,312 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.4% |
| 1998 | 2,569 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +11.1% |
| 1999 | 2,688 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 2000 | 2,885 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +7.3% |
| 2001 | 2,892 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +0.3% |
| 2002 | 2,701 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -6.6% |
| 2003 | 2,243 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -16.9% |
| 2004 | 2,296 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 2005 | 2,166 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -5.7% |
| 2006 | 2,215 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 2007 | 2,576 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +16.3% |
| 2008 | 2,677 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 2009 | 2,936 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +9.7% |
| 2010 | 2,981 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 3,104 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 2012 | 3,208 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 2013 | 3,474 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +8.3% |
| 2014 | 3,619 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 2015 | 3,593 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 3,221 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -10.4% |
| 2017 | 3,360 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 2018 | 3,592 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 2019 | 4,123 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +14.8% |
| 2020 | 4,553 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +10.4% |
| 2021 | 5,300 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +16.4% |
| 2022 | 5,730 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +8.1% |
| 2023 | 6,206 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +8.3% |
Mexico compared with similar countries
- Mexico's 6,206 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 6,982 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, 89% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Mexico's 6,206 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 5,214 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, 1.2× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 509.76 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 370.18 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 640.42 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 862.09 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 655.64 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 1,050 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,116 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 1,021 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 1,306 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,874 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 989.37 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 2,688 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,559 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 2,166 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 2,936 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,428 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 2,981 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 4,123 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,447 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 4,553 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 6,206 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
- 86 Algeria 6,804 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 87 Belarus 6,700 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 88 Iran 6,433 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 90 Indonesia 6,165 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 91 Togo 5,782 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 92 Uganda 5,734 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
More reference data data for Mexico
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 16.66 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 32.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 32.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 13.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 7.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 84.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 157.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 9.55 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending, per square kilometre in Mexico?
- Military spending, per square kilometre in Mexico was 6,206 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 6,206 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 370.18 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Mexico rank for military spending, per square kilometre?
- Mexico ranks 89th out of 171 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending, per square kilometre rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 78.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico 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.