Military spending, per square kilometre in Tunisia
Tunisia: Military spending, per square kilometre was 8,327 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
8,327 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
down 3.6%
World rank
75th
of 161 countries
All-time high
9,045 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre
in 2021
All-time low
379.11 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre
in 1965
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Military spending, per square kilometre in Tunisia, 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 Tunisia is 8,327 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 3.6% on the previous year and up 68.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending, per square kilometre in Tunisia peaked at 9,045 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 2021 and was at its lowest, 379.11 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre, in 1965.
That places Tunisia 75th 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 Tunisia, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 523.32 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 398.85 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -23.8% |
| 1963 | 400.39 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +0.4% |
| 1964 | 482.96 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +20.6% |
| 1965 | 379.11 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -21.5% |
| 1966 | 397.44 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +4.8% |
| 1967 | 425.97 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +7.2% |
| 1968 | 477.91 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +12.2% |
| 1969 | 455.77 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -4.6% |
| 1970 | 582.41 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +27.8% |
| 1971 | 604.86 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 1972 | 682.79 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +12.9% |
| 1973 | 670.91 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -1.7% |
| 1974 | 679.72 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +1.3% |
| 1975 | 966.2 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +42.1% |
| 1976 | 1,116 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +15.5% |
| 1977 | 1,476 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +32.2% |
| 1978 | 1,641 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +11.2% |
| 1979 | 1,573 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -4.1% |
| 1980 | 1,676 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 1981 | 2,213 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +32.0% |
| 1982 | 3,343 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +51.1% |
| 1983 | 4,114 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +23.1% |
| 1984 | 2,813 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -31.6% |
| 1985 | 2,439 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -13.3% |
| 1986 | 2,093 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -14.2% |
| 1987 | 1,898 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -9.3% |
| 1988 | 2,195 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +15.7% |
| 1989 | 2,266 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 1990 | 2,084 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -8.0% |
| 1991 | 2,130 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 1992 | 2,142 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +0.5% |
| 1993 | 2,229 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 1994 | 2,307 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 1995 | 2,343 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 1996 | 2,695 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +15.0% |
| 1997 | 2,662 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -1.2% |
| 1998 | 2,715 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 1999 | 2,688 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -1.0% |
| 2000 | 2,808 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 2001 | 2,919 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 2002 | 2,890 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -1.0% |
| 2003 | 3,007 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 2004 | 3,061 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 2005 | 3,293 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +7.6% |
| 2006 | 3,474 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 2007 | 3,205 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -7.7% |
| 2008 | 3,485 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +8.7% |
| 2009 | 3,594 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 2010 | 3,729 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +3.7% |
| 2011 | 4,448 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +19.3% |
| 2012 | 4,493 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +1.0% |
| 2013 | 4,947 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +10.1% |
| 2014 | 5,910 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +19.5% |
| 2015 | 7,050 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +19.3% |
| 2016 | 7,507 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 2017 | 6,969 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -7.2% |
| 2018 | 6,997 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 8,605 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +23.0% |
| 2020 | 9,011 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 2021 | 9,045 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +0.4% |
| 2022 | 8,641 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -4.5% |
| 2023 | 8,327 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -3.6% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 8,327 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, 3.8× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 8,327 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, 44% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 437.97 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 379.11 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 523.32 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 999.28 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 582.41 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 1,641 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,505 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 1,676 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 4,114 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,400 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 2,084 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 2,715 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,174 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 2,808 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 3,594 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,065 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 3,729 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 8,605 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 8,756 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 8,327 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 9,045 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
- 72 Colombia 10,997 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 73 Montenegro 8,795 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 74 Uruguay 8,736 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 76 Algeria 8,095 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 77 Georgia 7,118 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 78 Chile 6,838 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
More reference data data for Tunisia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.148 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1317 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.4961 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1849 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.07 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 14.52 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7169 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending, per square kilometre in Tunisia?
- Military spending, per square kilometre in Tunisia was 8,327 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 9,045 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 2021.
- What is the lowest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 379.11 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 1965.
- How does Tunisia rank for military spending, per square kilometre?
- Tunisia ranks 75th out of 161 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending, per square kilometre rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 68.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia 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.