Military spending, per square kilometre in Pakistan
Pakistan: Military spending, per square kilometre was 12,684 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
12,684 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
down 12.7%
World rank
63rd
of 161 countries
All-time high
15,559 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre
in 2021
All-time low
820.12 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre
in 1962
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Military spending, per square kilometre in Pakistan, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
Pakistan recorded 12,684 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre for military spending, per square kilometre in 2023.
That represents a change of down 12.7% on the previous year and up 19.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending, per square kilometre in Pakistan peaked at 15,559 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 2021 and was at its lowest, 820.12 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre, in 1962.
That places Pakistan 63rd 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 Pakistan, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 855.66 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 820.12 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -4.2% |
| 1963 | 886.31 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +8.1% |
| 1964 | 998.77 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +12.7% |
| 1965 | 1,613 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +61.5% |
| 1966 | 1,881 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +16.6% |
| 1967 | 1,532 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -18.5% |
| 1968 | 1,575 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 1969 | 1,713 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +8.8% |
| 1970 | 1,869 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +9.1% |
| 1971 | 2,077 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +11.1% |
| 1972 | 2,328 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +12.1% |
| 1973 | 2,175 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -6.6% |
| 1974 | 2,170 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 1975 | 2,272 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 1976 | 2,290 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 1977 | 2,280 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -0.4% |
| 1978 | 2,427 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 1979 | 2,567 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 1980 | 2,773 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +8.0% |
| 1981 | 3,013 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +8.6% |
| 1982 | 3,631 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +20.5% |
| 1983 | 4,051 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +11.6% |
| 1984 | 4,354 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +7.5% |
| 1985 | 4,740 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +8.9% |
| 1986 | 5,096 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +7.5% |
| 1987 | 5,573 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +9.4% |
| 1988 | 5,768 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 1989 | 5,785 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +0.3% |
| 1990 | 6,105 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 1991 | 6,536 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 1992 | 6,949 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +6.3% |
| 1993 | 6,914 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 1994 | 6,715 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -2.9% |
| 1995 | 6,831 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 1996 | 6,829 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -0.0% |
| 1997 | 6,539 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -4.3% |
| 1998 | 6,539 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -0.0% |
| 1999 | 6,604 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +1.0% |
| 2000 | 6,618 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 2001 | 7,079 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 2002 | 7,613 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +7.5% |
| 2003 | 8,136 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 2004 | 8,470 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 2005 | 8,816 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 2006 | 8,961 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 2007 | 9,024 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 2008 | 8,508 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -5.7% |
| 2009 | 8,767 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 2010 | 9,168 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 2011 | 9,664 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +5.4% |
| 2012 | 10,249 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +6.0% |
| 2013 | 10,601 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 11,150 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 2015 | 12,112 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +8.6% |
| 2016 | 12,526 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 2017 | 13,730 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +9.6% |
| 2018 | 15,356 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +11.8% |
| 2019 | 15,169 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 14,922 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -1.6% |
| 2021 | 15,559 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 2022 | 14,524 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -6.7% |
| 2023 | 12,684 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -12.7% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 12,684 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, 5.7× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 12,684 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 19,019 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre, 67% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Military spending, per square kilometre in Pakistan 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 | +61.5% | 998.77 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 1,613 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,319 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 820.12 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 1,881 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 2,245 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 1,869 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 2,567 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 4,478 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 2,773 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 5,785 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 6,656 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 6,105 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 6,949 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 8,199 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 6,618 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 9,024 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 11,973 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 9,168 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 15,356 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 14,422 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 12,684 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 15,559 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
- 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
- 64 Malaysia 12,104 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 65 Mauritius 11,982 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 66 Morocco 11,965 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
More reference data data for Pakistan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 6.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 20.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 61.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 61.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 20.3 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 91.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 260 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.79 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending, per square kilometre in Pakistan?
- Military spending, per square kilometre in Pakistan was 12,684 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 15,559 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 2021.
- What is the lowest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 820.12 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 1962.
- How does Pakistan rank for military spending, per square kilometre?
- Pakistan ranks 63rd out of 161 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending, per square kilometre rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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.