Military spending, per square kilometre in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Military spending, per square kilometre was 348,071 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
348,071 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 4.8%
World rank
10th
of 171 countries
All-time high
348,071 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
151,802 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
in 1969
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Military spending, per square kilometre in United Kingdom, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, military spending, per square kilometre in United Kingdom stood at 348,071 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
The figure is up 4.8% on the previous year and up 24.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending, per square kilometre in United Kingdom peaked at 348,071 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 151,802 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, in 1969.
That places United Kingdom 10th out of 171 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 63 years of available data.
Military spending, per square kilometre in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 160,820 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 169,981 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 1963 | 169,496 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 1964 | 178,533 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 1965 | 176,636 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.1% |
| 1966 | 167,095 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -5.4% |
| 1967 | 174,627 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 1968 | 167,299 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -4.2% |
| 1969 | 151,802 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -9.3% |
| 1970 | 154,734 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 1971 | 166,759 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +7.8% |
| 1972 | 180,444 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +8.2% |
| 1973 | 179,142 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.7% |
| 1974 | 187,867 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 1975 | 179,926 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -4.2% |
| 1976 | 179,667 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.1% |
| 1977 | 184,440 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 1978 | 192,663 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 1979 | 228,594 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +18.6% |
| 1980 | 257,399 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +12.6% |
| 1981 | 244,341 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -5.1% |
| 1982 | 259,552 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +6.2% |
| 1983 | 259,860 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +0.1% |
| 1984 | 258,765 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.4% |
| 1985 | 263,800 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 1986 | 281,060 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 1987 | 279,964 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.4% |
| 1988 | 284,400 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 1989 | 275,816 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -3.0% |
| 1990 | 282,722 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 1991 | 282,331 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.1% |
| 1992 | 273,086 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -3.3% |
| 1993 | 268,679 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.6% |
| 1994 | 262,397 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -2.3% |
| 1995 | 244,514 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -6.8% |
| 1996 | 239,680 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -2.0% |
| 1997 | 252,441 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 1998 | 246,535 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -2.3% |
| 1999 | 245,934 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.2% |
| 2000 | 237,719 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -3.3% |
| 2001 | 239,611 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 2002 | 239,841 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 287,964 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +20.1% |
| 2004 | 316,770 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +10.0% |
| 2005 | 322,572 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 2006 | 328,653 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 2007 | 337,000 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 2008 | 319,646 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -5.1% |
| 2009 | 306,801 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -4.0% |
| 2010 | 307,950 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +0.4% |
| 2011 | 289,740 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -5.9% |
| 2012 | 295,380 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 280,572 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -5.0% |
| 2014 | 273,775 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -2.4% |
| 2015 | 275,378 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 266,988 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -3.0% |
| 2017 | 278,774 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 2018 | 289,732 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 2019 | 303,223 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 2020 | 312,287 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 2021 | 325,367 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 2022 | 332,133 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.1% |
| 2023 | 348,071 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +4.8% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 348,071 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for high income countries, which is 56,388 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, 6.2× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 348,071 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 28,676 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, 12.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 168,477 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 151,802 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 178,533 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 183,424 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 154,734 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 228,594 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 266,496 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 244,341 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 284,400 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 259,832 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 239,680 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 282,722 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 293,658 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 237,719 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 337,000 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 286,151 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 266,988 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 307,950 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 329,464 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 312,287 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 348,071 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 7 Kuwait 549,245 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 8 Malta 370,300 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 9 United Arab Emirates 350,396 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 11 Belgium 277,308 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 12 Luxembourg 249,300 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 13 Maldives 218,036 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
More reference data data for United Kingdom
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.97 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 10.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 59.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.48 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending, per square kilometre in United Kingdom?
- Military spending, per square kilometre in United Kingdom was 348,071 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 348,071 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 151,802 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 1969.
- How does United Kingdom rank for military spending, per square kilometre?
- United Kingdom ranks 10th out of 171 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending, per square kilometre rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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.