Military spending, per square kilometre in Madagascar
Madagascar: Military spending, per square kilometre was 185.36 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
185.36 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 1.8%
World rank
152nd
of 161 countries
All-time high
253.2 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre
in 1979
All-time low
81.41 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre
in 1964
Years of data
58
1964–2023
Military spending, per square kilometre in Madagascar, 1964–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
Madagascar recorded 185.36 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre for military spending, per square kilometre in 2023.
The figure is up 1.8% on the previous year and up 45.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending, per square kilometre in Madagascar peaked at 253.2 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 1979 and was at its lowest, 81.41 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre, in 1964.
That places Madagascar 152nd out of 161 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 58 years of available data.
Military spending, per square kilometre in Madagascar, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 81.41 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1965 | 88.5 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +8.7% |
| 1966 | 90.81 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 1967 | 96.19 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 1968 | 102.61 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +6.7% |
| 1969 | 103.73 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 1970 | 100.53 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -3.1% |
| 1971 | 100.06 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 1972 | 108.94 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +8.9% |
| 1973 | 114.53 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 1974 | 128.86 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +12.5% |
| 1975 | 123.69 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -4.0% |
| 1976 | 143.76 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +16.2% |
| 1977 | 190.73 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +32.7% |
| 1978 | 195.2 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 1979 | 253.2 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +29.7% |
| 1980 | 234.83 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -7.3% |
| 1981 | 221.34 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -5.7% |
| 1984 | 173.09 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -21.8% |
| 1985 | 166.18 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -4.0% |
| 1986 | 147.29 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -11.4% |
| 1987 | 146.82 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 1988 | 136.7 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -6.9% |
| 1989 | 131.35 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -3.9% |
| 1990 | 137.38 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 1991 | 142.12 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 1992 | 83.9 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -41.0% |
| 1993 | 128.23 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +52.8% |
| 1994 | 107.84 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -15.9% |
| 1995 | 99.1 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -8.1% |
| 1996 | 143.37 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +44.7% |
| 1997 | 182.79 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +27.5% |
| 1998 | 176.61 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -3.4% |
| 1999 | 165.63 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -6.2% |
| 2000 | 167.17 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 2001 | 207.75 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +24.3% |
| 2002 | 164.18 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -21.0% |
| 2003 | 190.1 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +15.8% |
| 2004 | 189.12 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 2005 | 169.82 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -10.2% |
| 2006 | 163.66 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -3.6% |
| 2007 | 197.26 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +20.5% |
| 2008 | 207.39 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 2009 | 149.82 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -27.8% |
| 2010 | 117.49 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -21.6% |
| 2011 | 131.45 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +11.9% |
| 2012 | 128.49 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -2.2% |
| 2013 | 127.84 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 127.83 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 122.29 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -4.3% |
| 2016 | 125.89 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 127.67 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 138.1 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +8.2% |
| 2019 | 149.06 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +7.9% |
| 2020 | 171.04 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +14.7% |
| 2021 | 183.82 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +7.5% |
| 2022 | 182.01 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -1.0% |
| 2023 | 185.36 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +1.8% |
Madagascar compared with similar countries
- Madagascar's 185.36 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre is below the median for low income countries, which is 669.38 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre, 28% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Madagascar's 185.36 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1,042 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre, 18% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 93.88 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 81.41 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 103.73 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 6 |
| 1970s | 145.95 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 100.06 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 253.2 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 169.7 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 131.35 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 234.83 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 8 |
| 1990s | 136.7 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 83.9 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 182.79 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 180.63 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 149.82 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 207.75 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 129.61 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 117.49 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 149.06 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 180.56 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 171.04 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 185.36 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Madagascar
- 149 Mauritania 252.32 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 150 Somalia 233.65 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 151 Papua New Guinea 209.16 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 153 Zimbabwe 167.73 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 154 South Sudan 122.33 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 155 Central African Republic 101.89 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
More reference data data for Madagascar
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.4459 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.82 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 5.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4503 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 5.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.43 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 26.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 32.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.45 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending, per square kilometre in Madagascar?
- Military spending, per square kilometre in Madagascar was 185.36 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Madagascar?
- The highest recorded value was 253.2 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 1979.
- What is the lowest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Madagascar?
- The lowest recorded value was 81.41 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 1964.
- How does Madagascar rank for military spending, per square kilometre?
- Madagascar ranks 152nd out of 161 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending, per square kilometre rising or falling in Madagascar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 45.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Madagascar 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.