Military spending, per square kilometre in Mexico
Mexico: Military spending, per square kilometre was 6,191 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
6,191 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
down 1.5%
World rank
82nd
of 161 countries
All-time high
6,287 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre
in 2022
All-time low
427.32 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Military spending, per square kilometre in Mexico, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, military spending, per square kilometre in Mexico stood at 6,191 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre.
That represents a change of down 1.5% on the previous year and up 61.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending, per square kilometre in Mexico peaked at 6,287 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 2022 and was at its lowest, 427.32 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre, in 1961.
Mexico ranks 82nd of 161 countries on this measure, 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 Mexico, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 427.32 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 484.82 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +13.5% |
| 1963 | 544.14 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +12.2% |
| 1964 | 569.69 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 1965 | 546.39 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -4.1% |
| 1966 | 573.55 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +5.0% |
| 1967 | 570.42 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 1968 | 620.83 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +8.8% |
| 1969 | 726.54 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +17.0% |
| 1970 | 678.27 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -6.6% |
| 1971 | 696.84 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 1972 | 841.38 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +20.7% |
| 1973 | 931.85 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +10.8% |
| 1974 | 1,019 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +9.4% |
| 1975 | 1,097 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +7.7% |
| 1976 | 1,232 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +12.2% |
| 1977 | 1,150 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -6.6% |
| 1978 | 1,170 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 1979 | 1,300 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +11.2% |
| 1980 | 1,235 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -5.0% |
| 1981 | 1,634 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +32.4% |
| 1982 | 1,580 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -3.3% |
| 1983 | 1,513 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -4.3% |
| 1984 | 1,896 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +25.3% |
| 1985 | 1,977 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 1986 | 1,664 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -15.8% |
| 1987 | 1,609 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -3.3% |
| 1988 | 1,496 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -7.0% |
| 1989 | 1,586 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +6.0% |
| 1990 | 1,502 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -5.3% |
| 1991 | 1,583 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +5.4% |
| 1992 | 1,757 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +11.0% |
| 1993 | 1,876 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +6.7% |
| 1994 | 2,358 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +25.7% |
| 1995 | 1,970 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -16.5% |
| 1996 | 2,091 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +6.2% |
| 1997 | 2,095 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 1998 | 2,161 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 1999 | 2,273 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 2000 | 2,347 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 2001 | 2,322 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -1.0% |
| 2002 | 2,245 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -3.3% |
| 2003 | 2,239 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 2004 | 2,157 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -3.7% |
| 2005 | 2,192 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 2006 | 2,055 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -6.2% |
| 2007 | 2,758 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +34.2% |
| 2008 | 2,742 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 2009 | 3,293 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +20.1% |
| 2010 | 3,136 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -4.8% |
| 2011 | 3,424 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +9.2% |
| 2012 | 3,625 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 2013 | 3,834 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 2014 | 4,006 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 2015 | 3,762 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -6.1% |
| 2016 | 4,207 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +11.8% |
| 2017 | 3,812 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -9.4% |
| 2018 | 4,263 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +11.8% |
| 2019 | 4,686 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +9.9% |
| 2020 | 6,122 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +30.7% |
| 2021 | 5,897 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -3.7% |
| 2022 | 6,287 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +6.6% |
| 2023 | 6,191 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -1.5% |
Mexico compared with similar countries
- Mexico's 6,191 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, 81% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Mexico's 6,191 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3,435 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre, 1.8× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 562.63 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 427.32 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 726.54 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,012 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 678.27 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 1,300 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,619 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 1,235 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 1,977 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,967 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 1,502 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 2,358 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,435 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 2,055 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 3,293 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,875 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 3,136 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 4,686 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,124 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 5,897 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 6,287 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
- 79 Belarus 6,747 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 80 Russia 6,653 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 81 Rwanda 6,515 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 83 Burundi 6,065 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 84 Equatorial Guinea 5,953 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 85 Indonesia 5,842 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
More reference data data for Mexico
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 16.66 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 32.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 32.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 13.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 7.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 84.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 157.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 9.55 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending, per square kilometre in Mexico?
- Military spending, per square kilometre in Mexico was 6,191 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 6,287 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 2022.
- What is the lowest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 427.32 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Mexico rank for military spending, per square kilometre?
- Mexico ranks 82nd out of 161 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending, per square kilometre rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 61.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico 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.