Military spending, per square kilometre in Pakistan
Pakistan: Military spending, per square kilometre was 16,042 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
16,042 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
down 1.1%
World rank
62nd
of 171 countries
All-time high
17,461 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
in 2019
All-time low
1,894 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Military spending, per square kilometre in Pakistan, 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 Pakistan is 16,042 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 1.1% on the previous year and up 67.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending, per square kilometre in Pakistan peaked at 17,461 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2019 and was at its lowest, 1,894 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, in 1961.
Pakistan ranks 62nd of 171 countries on this measure, 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 Pakistan, year by year
| Year | constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,894 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 1,988 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.0% |
| 1963 | 2,140 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +7.6% |
| 1964 | 2,309 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +7.9% |
| 1965 | 4,152 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +79.8% |
| 1966 | 3,841 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -7.5% |
| 1967 | 3,405 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -11.4% |
| 1968 | 3,462 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 1969 | 3,552 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 1970 | 3,677 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 1971 | 3,804 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 1972 | 3,292 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -13.5% |
| 1973 | 3,149 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -4.3% |
| 1974 | 3,362 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +6.8% |
| 1975 | 3,723 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +10.7% |
| 1976 | 3,744 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +0.6% |
| 1977 | 3,942 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 1978 | 4,088 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +3.7% |
| 1979 | 4,565 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +11.7% |
| 1980 | 4,828 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 1981 | 4,790 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.8% |
| 1982 | 5,529 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +15.4% |
| 1983 | 5,227 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -5.5% |
| 1984 | 5,263 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 1985 | 5,328 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 1986 | 5,800 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +8.9% |
| 1987 | 6,240 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +7.6% |
| 1988 | 6,042 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -3.2% |
| 1989 | 6,380 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 1990 | 6,574 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 1991 | 6,586 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 1992 | 7,436 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +12.9% |
| 1993 | 7,326 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.5% |
| 1994 | 7,223 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.4% |
| 1995 | 6,989 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -3.2% |
| 1996 | 6,250 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -10.6% |
| 1997 | 7,020 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +12.3% |
| 1998 | 7,139 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 1999 | 6,219 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -12.9% |
| 2000 | 5,853 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -5.9% |
| 2001 | 5,730 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -2.1% |
| 2002 | 5,809 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 2003 | 5,972 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 2004 | 6,670 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +11.7% |
| 2005 | 7,203 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +8.0% |
| 2006 | 7,675 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +6.6% |
| 2007 | 7,441 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -3.1% |
| 2008 | 7,384 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.8% |
| 2009 | 7,316 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.9% |
| 2010 | 8,249 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +12.8% |
| 2011 | 8,839 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +7.2% |
| 2012 | 9,122 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 2013 | 9,574 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.0% |
| 2014 | 10,437 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +9.0% |
| 2015 | 12,001 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +15.0% |
| 2016 | 13,017 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +8.5% |
| 2017 | 16,225 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +24.6% |
| 2018 | 16,838 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 2019 | 17,461 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +3.7% |
| 2020 | 17,208 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 16,780 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -2.5% |
| 2022 | 16,218 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -3.3% |
| 2023 | 16,042 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.1% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 16,042 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2,180 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, 7.4× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 16,042 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 16,794 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, 96% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Military spending, per square kilometre in Pakistan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | +79.8% | 2,309 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 4,152 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,971 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 1,894 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 4,152 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 3,735 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 3,149 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 4,565 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 5,543 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 4,790 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 6,380 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 6,876 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 6,219 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 7,436 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 6,705 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 5,730 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 7,675 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 12,176 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 8,249 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 17,461 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 16,562 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 16,042 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 17,208 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
- 59 Bulgaria 18,329 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 60 Latvia 17,691 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 61 Syria 17,546 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 63 Thailand 15,242 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 64 Serbia 14,886 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 65 Iraq 14,884 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
More reference data data for Pakistan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 6.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 20.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 61.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 61.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 20.3 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 91.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 260 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.79 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending, per square kilometre in Pakistan?
- Military spending, per square kilometre in Pakistan was 16,042 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 17,461 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2019.
- What is the lowest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,894 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Pakistan rank for military spending, per square kilometre?
- Pakistan ranks 62nd out of 171 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending, per square kilometre rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 67.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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.