Military spending, per square kilometre in Paraguay
Paraguay: Military spending, per square kilometre was 1,203 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1,203 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 7.2%
World rank
136th
of 171 countries
All-time high
1,203 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
111.85 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Military spending, per square kilometre in Paraguay, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
Paraguay recorded 1,203 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre for military spending, per square kilometre in 2023. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
The figure is up 7.2% on the previous year and up 21.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending, per square kilometre in Paraguay peaked at 1,203 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 111.85 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, in 1961.
That places Paraguay 136th 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 Paraguay, year by year
| Year | constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 111.85 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 119.8 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 1963 | 130.26 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +8.7% |
| 1964 | 170.51 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +30.9% |
| 1965 | 194.43 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +14.0% |
| 1966 | 195.81 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 1967 | 190.94 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -2.5% |
| 1968 | 196.9 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 1969 | 201.57 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.4% |
| 1970 | 206.6 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 1971 | 207.57 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +0.5% |
| 1972 | 224.18 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +8.0% |
| 1973 | 208.95 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -6.8% |
| 1974 | 216.98 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 1975 | 249.48 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +15.0% |
| 1976 | 275.64 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +10.5% |
| 1977 | 310.34 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +12.6% |
| 1978 | 333.04 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +7.3% |
| 1979 | 364.42 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +9.4% |
| 1980 | 431.9 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +18.5% |
| 1981 | 496.7 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +15.0% |
| 1982 | 558.1 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +12.4% |
| 1983 | 523.81 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -6.1% |
| 1984 | 425.07 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -18.8% |
| 1985 | 386.45 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -9.1% |
| 1986 | 467.93 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +21.1% |
| 1987 | 388.08 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -17.1% |
| 1988 | 412.71 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +6.3% |
| 1989 | 382.92 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -7.2% |
| 1990 | 390.28 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 1991 | 501.39 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +28.5% |
| 1992 | 593.35 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +18.3% |
| 1993 | 568.44 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -4.2% |
| 1994 | 547 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -3.8% |
| 1995 | 587.64 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +7.4% |
| 1996 | 579.04 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.5% |
| 1997 | 582.55 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +0.6% |
| 1998 | 553.5 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -5.0% |
| 1999 | 481.37 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -13.0% |
| 2000 | 383.92 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -20.2% |
| 2001 | 307.94 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -19.8% |
| 2002 | 238.33 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -22.6% |
| 2003 | 198.01 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -16.9% |
| 2004 | 220.51 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +11.4% |
| 2005 | 215.94 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -2.1% |
| 2006 | 263.92 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +22.2% |
| 2007 | 337.67 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +27.9% |
| 2008 | 404.5 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +19.8% |
| 2009 | 434.56 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +7.4% |
| 2010 | 525.14 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +20.8% |
| 2011 | 714.39 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +36.0% |
| 2012 | 917.83 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +28.5% |
| 2013 | 993.82 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +8.3% |
| 2014 | 926.29 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -6.8% |
| 2015 | 909.71 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.8% |
| 2016 | 869.97 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -4.4% |
| 2017 | 941.04 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +8.2% |
| 2018 | 1,018 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +8.2% |
| 2019 | 1,067 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +4.8% |
| 2020 | 1,095 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 2021 | 1,135 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 2022 | 1,123 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 1,203 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +7.2% |
Paraguay compared with similar countries
- Paraguay's 1,203 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, 17% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Paraguay's 1,203 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 5,214 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, 23% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 168.01 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 111.85 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 201.57 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 259.72 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 206.6 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 364.42 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 447.37 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 382.92 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 558.1 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 538.46 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 390.28 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 593.35 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 300.53 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 198.01 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 434.56 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 888.29 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 525.14 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 1,067 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,139 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 1,095 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 1,203 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Paraguay
- 133 Turkmenistan 1,298 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 134 Tajikistan 1,281 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 135 Benin 1,249 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 137 Tanzania 1,166 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 138 Cameroon 1,153 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 139 Botswana 1,128 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
More reference data data for Paraguay
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3166 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.6344 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 7.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.06 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.5539 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 29.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 38.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 3.45 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending, per square kilometre in Paraguay?
- Military spending, per square kilometre in Paraguay was 1,203 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Paraguay?
- The highest recorded value was 1,203 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Paraguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 111.85 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Paraguay rank for military spending, per square kilometre?
- Paraguay ranks 136th out of 171 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending, per square kilometre rising or falling in Paraguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Paraguay 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.