Military spending, per square kilometre in Ireland
Ireland: Military spending, per square kilometre was 18,848 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
18,848 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
down 0.2%
World rank
59th
of 161 countries
All-time high
20,876 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre
in 2001
All-time low
4,794 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Military spending, per square kilometre in Ireland, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, military spending, per square kilometre in Ireland stood at 18,848 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre.
The figure is down 0.2% on the previous year and up 9.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending, per square kilometre in Ireland peaked at 20,876 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 2001 and was at its lowest, 4,794 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre, in 1961.
That places Ireland 59th out of 161 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 63 years of available data.
Military spending, per square kilometre in Ireland, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 4,794 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 4,865 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 1963 | 4,919 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 1964 | 5,501 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +11.8% |
| 1965 | 5,680 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 1966 | 5,403 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -4.9% |
| 1967 | 5,500 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 1968 | 5,657 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 1969 | 5,903 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 1970 | 6,681 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +13.2% |
| 1971 | 7,529 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +12.7% |
| 1972 | 8,942 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +18.8% |
| 1973 | 9,571 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 1974 | 9,700 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +1.3% |
| 1975 | 11,771 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +21.4% |
| 1976 | 12,161 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 1977 | 12,386 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 1978 | 13,257 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 1979 | 14,634 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +10.4% |
| 1980 | 15,404 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 1981 | 14,743 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -4.3% |
| 1982 | 14,930 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +1.3% |
| 1983 | 13,998 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -6.2% |
| 1984 | 13,542 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -3.3% |
| 1985 | 13,961 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 1986 | 14,340 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 1987 | 13,402 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -6.5% |
| 1988 | 13,330 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 1989 | 13,175 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -1.2% |
| 1990 | 14,954 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +13.5% |
| 1991 | 15,667 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +4.8% |
| 1992 | 15,501 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -1.1% |
| 1993 | 15,620 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 1994 | 15,975 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 1995 | 16,104 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 1996 | 16,965 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 1997 | 17,969 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 1998 | 18,121 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 1999 | 18,747 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 2000 | 19,236 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 2001 | 20,876 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +8.5% |
| 2002 | 20,046 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -4.0% |
| 2003 | 19,216 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -4.1% |
| 2004 | 19,515 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 2005 | 19,762 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +1.3% |
| 2006 | 19,596 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -0.8% |
| 2007 | 19,740 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 2008 | 20,451 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 2009 | 20,184 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -1.3% |
| 2010 | 19,232 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -4.7% |
| 2011 | 18,234 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -5.2% |
| 2012 | 17,268 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -5.3% |
| 2013 | 17,174 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 17,111 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 17,168 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 17,292 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 17,380 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 17,761 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 2019 | 18,644 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +5.0% |
| 2020 | 18,895 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 19,714 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 2022 | 18,879 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -4.2% |
| 2023 | 18,848 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -0.2% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 18,848 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre is below the median for high income countries, which is 50,263 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre, 37% of the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 18,848 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 29,331 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre, 64% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5,358 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 4,794 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 5,903 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 10,663 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 6,681 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 14,634 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 14,082 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 13,175 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 15,404 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 16,562 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 14,954 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 18,747 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 19,862 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 19,216 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 20,876 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 17,726 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 17,111 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 19,232 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 19,084 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 18,848 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 19,714 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 56 Sri Lanka 19,341 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 57 Dominican Republic 19,124 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 58 Oman 19,019 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 60 Bulgaria 18,802 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 61 Philippines 17,284 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 62 Albania 16,128 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
More reference data data for Ireland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0921 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 21.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.5015 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending, per square kilometre in Ireland?
- Military spending, per square kilometre in Ireland was 18,848 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 20,876 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 2001.
- What is the lowest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,794 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Ireland rank for military spending, per square kilometre?
- Ireland ranks 59th out of 161 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending, per square kilometre rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Ireland 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.