Military spending, per square kilometre in Mongolia
Mongolia: Military spending, per square kilometre was 98.53 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
98.53 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 12.1%
World rank
170th
of 171 countries
All-time high
341.11 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
in 1982
All-time low
17.5 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
in 2003
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Military spending, per square kilometre in Mongolia, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
Mongolia recorded 98.53 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre for military spending, per square kilometre in 2023.
The figure is up 12.1% on the previous year and up 17.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending, per square kilometre in Mongolia peaked at 341.11 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 1982 and was at its lowest, 17.5 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, in 2003.
That places Mongolia 170th 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 Mongolia, year by year
| Year | constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 77.86 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 80.75 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +3.7% |
| 1963 | 80.53 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 1964 | 90.41 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +12.3% |
| 1965 | 89.14 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.4% |
| 1966 | 81.27 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -8.8% |
| 1967 | 87.67 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +7.9% |
| 1968 | 103.26 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +17.8% |
| 1969 | 121.34 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +17.5% |
| 1970 | 138.27 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +13.9% |
| 1971 | 147.39 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +6.6% |
| 1972 | 160.78 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +9.1% |
| 1973 | 167.55 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 1974 | 209.38 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +25.0% |
| 1975 | 227.6 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +8.7% |
| 1976 | 266.42 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +17.1% |
| 1977 | 279.96 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 1978 | 274.3 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -2.0% |
| 1979 | 289.44 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 1980 | 279.67 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -3.4% |
| 1981 | 298.85 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 1982 | 341.11 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +14.1% |
| 1983 | 309.97 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -9.1% |
| 1984 | 294.79 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -4.9% |
| 1985 | 254.65 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -13.6% |
| 1986 | 304.87 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +19.7% |
| 1987 | 325.1 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +6.6% |
| 1988 | 318.28 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -2.1% |
| 1989 | 300.74 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -5.5% |
| 1990 | 230.71 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -23.3% |
| 1991 | 171.61 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -25.6% |
| 1992 | 134.29 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -21.7% |
| 1993 | 26.68 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -80.1% |
| 1994 | 23.17 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -13.2% |
| 1995 | 22.93 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.0% |
| 1996 | 20.29 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -11.5% |
| 1997 | 22.01 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +8.5% |
| 1998 | 21.33 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -3.1% |
| 1999 | 21.51 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 2000 | 22.99 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 2001 | 24.48 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 2002 | 23.54 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -3.9% |
| 2003 | 17.5 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -25.7% |
| 2004 | 19.32 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +10.4% |
| 2005 | 22.63 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +17.1% |
| 2006 | 30.1 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +33.0% |
| 2007 | 37.12 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +23.3% |
| 2008 | 40.18 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +8.2% |
| 2009 | 36.5 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -9.2% |
| 2010 | 41.84 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +14.6% |
| 2011 | 63.26 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +51.2% |
| 2012 | 77.74 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +22.9% |
| 2013 | 83.85 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +7.9% |
| 2014 | 78.51 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -6.4% |
| 2015 | 75.25 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -4.1% |
| 2016 | 79.86 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 2017 | 74.62 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -6.6% |
| 2018 | 78.87 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 2019 | 86.05 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +9.1% |
| 2020 | 85.78 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 85.92 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 2022 | 87.88 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 2023 | 98.53 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +12.1% |
Mongolia compared with similar countries
- Mongolia's 98.53 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, 1% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Mongolia's 98.53 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 13,365 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, 1% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Military spending, per square kilometre in Mongolia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | -80.1% | 134.29 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 26.68 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 90.25 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 77.86 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 121.34 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 216.11 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 138.27 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 289.44 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 302.8 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 254.65 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 341.11 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 69.45 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 20.29 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 230.71 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 27.44 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 17.5 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 40.18 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 73.99 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 41.84 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 86.05 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 89.53 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 85.78 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 98.53 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Mongolia
- 167 Madagascar 213.43 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 168 Laos 114.63 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 169 Central African Republic 100.94 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 171 Venezuela 5.47 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
More reference data data for Mongolia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.8173 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0069 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 12.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 18.89 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0378 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending, per square kilometre in Mongolia?
- Military spending, per square kilometre in Mongolia was 98.53 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Mongolia?
- The highest recorded value was 341.11 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 1982.
- What is the lowest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Mongolia?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.5 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2003.
- How does Mongolia rank for military spending, per square kilometre?
- Mongolia ranks 170th out of 171 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending, per square kilometre rising or falling in Mongolia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mongolia 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.