Military spending, per unit of GDP in Spain
Spain: Military spending, per unit of GDP was 0.0161 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0.0161 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP
Change on year
up 1.9%
World rank
91st
of 170 countries
All-time high
0.1283 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP
in 1968
All-time low
0.0116 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP
in 2016
Years of data
64
1960–2023
Military spending, per unit of GDP in Spain, 1960–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military spending, per unit of gdp in Spain is 0.0161 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 1.9% on the previous year and up 36.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending, per unit of gdp in Spain peaked at 0.1283 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP in 1968 and was at its lowest, 0.0116 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP, in 2016.
Spain ranks 91st of 170 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 unit of GDP in Spain, year by year
| Year | constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0.0979 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 0.0907 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | -7.3% |
| 1962 | 0.0901 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | -0.7% |
| 1963 | 0.0802 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | -11.0% |
| 1964 | 0.0792 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | -1.3% |
| 1965 | 0.0801 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | +1.1% |
| 1966 | 0.0997 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | +24.5% |
| 1967 | 0.118 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | +18.3% |
| 1968 | 0.1283 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | +8.7% |
| 1969 | 0.1172 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | -8.7% |
| 1970 | 0.1115 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | -4.8% |
| 1971 | 0.1264 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | +13.3% |
| 1972 | 0.1114 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | -11.8% |
| 1973 | 0.0895 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | -19.7% |
| 1974 | 0.0821 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | -8.2% |
| 1975 | 0.0728 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | -11.3% |
| 1976 | 0.0693 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | -4.9% |
| 1977 | 0.0609 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | -12.0% |
| 1978 | 0.0536 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | -12.1% |
| 1979 | 0.0504 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | -6.0% |
| 1980 | 0.0465 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | -7.6% |
| 1981 | 0.0519 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | +11.5% |
| 1982 | 0.056 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | +7.9% |
| 1983 | 0.0642 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | +14.8% |
| 1984 | 0.0702 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | +9.3% |
| 1985 | 0.0671 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | -4.4% |
| 1986 | 0.0537 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | -20.0% |
| 1987 | 0.0463 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | -13.8% |
| 1988 | 0.0404 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | -12.6% |
| 1989 | 0.0373 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | -7.7% |
| 1990 | 0.0281 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | -24.8% |
| 1991 | 0.0251 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | -10.5% |
| 1992 | 0.0247 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | -1.8% |
| 1993 | 0.0278 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | +12.5% |
| 1994 | 0.0288 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | +3.8% |
| 1995 | 0.025 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | -13.2% |
| 1996 | 0.0229 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | -8.6% |
| 1997 | 0.024 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | +5.1% |
| 1998 | 0.0237 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | -1.2% |
| 1999 | 0.0225 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | -5.4% |
| 2000 | 0.0229 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | +1.8% |
| 2001 | 0.0216 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | -5.7% |
| 2002 | 0.0208 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | -3.3% |
| 2003 | 0.0174 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | -16.6% |
| 2004 | 0.0173 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 0.016 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | -7.5% |
| 2006 | 0.0155 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | -3.6% |
| 2007 | 0.0151 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | -2.1% |
| 2008 | 0.014 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | -7.7% |
| 2009 | 0.0145 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | +3.7% |
| 2010 | 0.0134 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | -7.2% |
| 2011 | 0.0122 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | -9.0% |
| 2012 | 0.0128 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | +5.0% |
| 2013 | 0.0118 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | -8.3% |
| 2014 | 0.0121 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | +2.6% |
| 2015 | 0.0123 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 0.0116 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | -5.5% |
| 2017 | 0.0126 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | +8.6% |
| 2018 | 0.0131 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | +3.6% |
| 2019 | 0.014 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | +7.3% |
| 2020 | 0.0156 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | +11.2% |
| 2021 | 0.0154 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | -1.4% |
| 2022 | 0.0158 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | +2.9% |
| 2023 | 0.0161 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | +1.9% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 0.0161 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.0189 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP, 85% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Spain's 0.0161 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.0185 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP, 87% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.0981 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0792 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.1283 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.0828 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0504 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.1264 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0534 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0373 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0702 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0253 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0225 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0288 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0175 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.014 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0229 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0126 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0116 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.014 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0157 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0154 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0161 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP | 4 |
Countries ranked near Spain
- 88 Portugal 0.0162 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP compare
- 89 Georgia 0.0162 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP compare
- 90 Zimbabwe 0.0161 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP compare
- 92 Fiji 0.016 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP compare
- 93 Montenegro 0.0158 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP compare
- 94 Germany 0.0158 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP compare
More reference data data for Spain
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 11.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.898 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 11.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 10.67 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 11.06 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 52.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.89 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending, per unit of gdp in Spain?
- Military spending, per unit of gdp in Spain was 0.0161 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military spending, per unit of gdp recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 0.1283 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP in 1968.
- What is the lowest military spending, per unit of gdp recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0116 constant 2022 US$ per US$ of GDP in 2016.
- How does Spain rank for military spending, per unit of gdp?
- Spain ranks 91st out of 170 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending, per unit of gdp rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Military spending, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Military spending divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Military spending ÷ GDP (current US$)
Computed from
- Military spending Barnum et al. – Global Military Spending Dataset (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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Military spending divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.