Military spending, per square kilometre in Brazil
Brazil: Military spending, per square kilometre was 2,521 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2,521 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
down 1.9%
World rank
108th
of 161 countries
All-time high
3,161 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre
in 2018
All-time low
197.03 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre
in 1964
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Military spending, per square kilometre in Brazil, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
Brazil recorded 2,521 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre for military spending, per square kilometre in 2023.
That represents a change of down 1.9% on the previous year and down 14.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending, per square kilometre in Brazil peaked at 3,161 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 2018 and was at its lowest, 197.03 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre, in 1964.
That places Brazil 108th out of 161 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 Brazil, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 202.03 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 215.06 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 1963 | 211.07 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -1.9% |
| 1964 | 197.03 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -6.6% |
| 1965 | 330.36 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +67.7% |
| 1966 | 298.83 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -9.5% |
| 1967 | 287.49 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -3.8% |
| 1968 | 298.3 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 1969 | 314.34 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +5.4% |
| 1970 | 373.88 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +18.9% |
| 1971 | 372.6 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 1972 | 562.65 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +51.0% |
| 1973 | 639.06 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +13.6% |
| 1974 | 669.28 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 1975 | 734.3 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +9.7% |
| 1976 | 858.42 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +16.9% |
| 1977 | 785.35 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -8.5% |
| 1978 | 780.52 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 1979 | 814.84 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 1980 | 715.06 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -12.2% |
| 1981 | 697.87 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -2.4% |
| 1982 | 807.61 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +15.7% |
| 1983 | 758.89 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -6.0% |
| 1984 | 804.21 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +6.0% |
| 1985 | 1,105 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +37.4% |
| 1986 | 1,011 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -8.5% |
| 1987 | 1,386 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +37.1% |
| 1988 | 1,727 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +24.6% |
| 1989 | 1,818 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 1990 | 1,516 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -16.6% |
| 1991 | 1,227 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -19.0% |
| 1992 | 966.32 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -21.3% |
| 1993 | 1,328 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +37.4% |
| 1994 | 1,581 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +19.1% |
| 1995 | 1,777 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +12.4% |
| 1996 | 1,653 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -7.0% |
| 1997 | 1,641 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -0.7% |
| 1998 | 1,764 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +7.5% |
| 1999 | 1,807 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +2.4% |
| 2000 | 1,958 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +8.3% |
| 2001 | 2,268 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +15.8% |
| 2002 | 2,298 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +1.3% |
| 2003 | 1,833 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -20.2% |
| 2004 | 1,905 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 2005 | 2,061 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +8.2% |
| 2006 | 2,134 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 2007 | 2,301 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +7.8% |
| 2008 | 2,448 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 2009 | 2,670 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +9.0% |
| 2010 | 2,964 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +11.0% |
| 2011 | 2,872 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -3.1% |
| 2012 | 2,927 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 2,943 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 3,002 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 2015 | 2,932 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -2.3% |
| 2016 | 2,783 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -5.1% |
| 2017 | 2,965 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 2018 | 3,161 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +6.6% |
| 2019 | 3,025 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -4.3% |
| 2020 | 2,896 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -4.3% |
| 2021 | 2,743 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -5.3% |
| 2022 | 2,571 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -6.3% |
| 2023 | 2,521 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -1.9% |
Brazil compared with similar countries
- Brazil's 2,521 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 7,607 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre, 33% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Brazil's 2,521 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3,435 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre, 73% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Military spending, per square kilometre in Brazil 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 | +67.7% | 197.03 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 330.36 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 261.61 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 197.03 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 330.36 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 659.09 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 372.6 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 858.42 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,083 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 697.87 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 1,818 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,526 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 966.32 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 1,807 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,188 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 1,833 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 2,670 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,957 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 2,783 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 3,161 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,683 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 2,521 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 2,896 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Brazil
- 105 Kyrgyzstan 2,667 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 106 South Africa 2,650 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 107 Peru 2,630 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 109 Senegal 2,352 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 110 Djibouti 2,231 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 111 Guinea 2,226 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
More reference data data for Brazil
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 13.82 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 72.83 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 139.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 9.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 139.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 46.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 18.99 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 405.35 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 699.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 49.04 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending, per square kilometre in Brazil?
- Military spending, per square kilometre in Brazil was 2,521 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 3,161 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 2018.
- What is the lowest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 197.03 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 1964.
- How does Brazil rank for military spending, per square kilometre?
- Brazil ranks 108th out of 161 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending, per square kilometre rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil 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 Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (2026) – 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.