Military spending, per square kilometre in Myanmar
Myanmar: Military spending, per square kilometre was 4,407 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
4,407 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
down 13.1%
World rank
91st
of 161 countries
All-time high
5,844 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre
in 2015
All-time low
356.44 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre
in 1987
Years of data
57
1961–2023
Military spending, per square kilometre in Myanmar, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military spending, per square kilometre in Myanmar is 4,407 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 13.1% on the previous year and down 11.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending, per square kilometre in Myanmar peaked at 5,844 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 2015 and was at its lowest, 356.44 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre, in 1987.
Myanmar ranks 91st 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 Myanmar, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 668.54 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 719.88 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +7.7% |
| 1963 | 818.16 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +13.7% |
| 1964 | 802.2 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -2.0% |
| 1965 | 746.55 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -6.9% |
| 1966 | 585 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -21.6% |
| 1967 | 561.37 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -4.0% |
| 1968 | 562.05 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +0.1% |
| 1969 | 642.75 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +14.4% |
| 1970 | 718.53 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +11.8% |
| 1971 | 732.82 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 1972 | 715.46 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -2.4% |
| 1973 | 671.5 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -6.1% |
| 1974 | 555.01 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -17.3% |
| 1975 | 480.22 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -13.5% |
| 1976 | 460.68 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -4.1% |
| 1977 | 535.95 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +16.3% |
| 1978 | 594.51 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +10.9% |
| 1979 | 567.11 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -4.6% |
| 1980 | 592.49 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 1981 | 662.58 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +11.8% |
| 1982 | 639.49 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -3.5% |
| 1983 | 614.64 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -3.9% |
| 1984 | 600.5 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -2.3% |
| 1985 | 598.29 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -0.4% |
| 1986 | 557.75 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -6.8% |
| 1987 | 356.44 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -36.1% |
| 1988 | 370.01 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 1989 | 657.44 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +77.7% |
| 1990 | 781.75 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +18.9% |
| 1991 | 678.5 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -13.2% |
| 1992 | 786.03 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +15.8% |
| 1993 | 904.73 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +15.1% |
| 1994 | 961.45 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +6.3% |
| 1995 | 1,022 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +6.3% |
| 1996 | 1,092 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +6.8% |
| 1997 | 907.65 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -16.8% |
| 1998 | 748.04 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -17.6% |
| 1999 | 740.88 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -1.0% |
| 2000 | 999.11 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +34.9% |
| 2001 | 895.47 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -10.4% |
| 2002 | 652.12 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -27.2% |
| 2003 | 970.31 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +48.8% |
| 2004 | 1,084 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +11.7% |
| 2005 | 1,096 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 2012 | 4,546 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +314.7% |
| 2013 | 4,999 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +10.0% |
| 2014 | 5,035 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 5,844 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +16.1% |
| 2016 | 5,592 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -4.3% |
| 2017 | 5,307 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -5.1% |
| 2018 | 3,611 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -32.0% |
| 2019 | 3,493 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -3.3% |
| 2020 | 5,101 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +46.1% |
| 2021 | 5,672 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +11.2% |
| 2022 | 5,074 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -10.5% |
| 2023 | 4,407 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -13.1% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 4,407 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2,220 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre, 2.0× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 4,407 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 11,236 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre, 39% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Military spending, per square kilometre in Myanmar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | +314.7% | 1,096 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 4,546 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 678.5 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 561.37 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 818.16 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 603.18 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 460.68 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 732.82 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 564.96 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 356.44 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 662.58 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 862.27 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 678.5 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 1,092 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 949.47 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 652.12 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 1,096 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 6 |
| 2010s | 4,803 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 3,493 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 5,844 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 8 |
| 2020s | 5,063 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 4,407 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 5,672 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
- 88 Eswatini 5,062 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 89 Uganda 4,983 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 90 Honduras 4,862 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 92 Australia 4,321 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 93 Bosnia and Herzegovina 4,310 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 94 Guatemala 4,241 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
More reference data data for Myanmar
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.28 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 11.17 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 11.17 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 11.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 19.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 25.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 73.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 13.8 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending, per square kilometre in Myanmar?
- Military spending, per square kilometre in Myanmar was 4,407 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 5,844 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 2015.
- What is the lowest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 356.44 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 1987.
- How does Myanmar rank for military spending, per square kilometre?
- Myanmar ranks 91st out of 161 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending, per square kilometre rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar 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.