Military spending, per unit of GDP in Israel
Israel: Military spending, per unit of GDP was 0.0715 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.0715 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP
Change on year
down 15.6%
World rank
6th
of 160 countries
All-time high
1.46 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP
in 1971
All-time low
0.0423 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP
in 2022
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Military spending, per unit of GDP in Israel, 1960–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military spending, per unit of gdp in Israel is 0.0715 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 15.6% on the previous year and up 12.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending, per unit of gdp in Israel peaked at 1.46 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP in 1971 and was at its lowest, 0.0423 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP, in 2022.
Israel ranks 6th of 160 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military spending, per unit of GDP in Israel, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0.4134 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 0.4073 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -1.5% |
| 1962 | 0.6532 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +60.4% |
| 1963 | 0.6547 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +0.2% |
| 1964 | 0.5877 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -10.2% |
| 1965 | 0.5716 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -2.7% |
| 1966 | 0.5831 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +2.0% |
| 1967 | 0.9383 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +60.9% |
| 1968 | 1.04 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +10.6% |
| 1969 | 1.11 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +6.9% |
| 1970 | 1.28 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +15.8% |
| 1971 | 1.46 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +13.5% |
| 1972 | 1.13 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -22.5% |
| 1973 | 1.29 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +14.1% |
| 1974 | 0.9169 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -28.9% |
| 1975 | 1.08 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +17.5% |
| 1976 | 1.01 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -6.4% |
| 1977 | 0.7521 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -25.4% |
| 1978 | 0.843 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +12.1% |
| 1979 | 0.5873 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -30.3% |
| 1980 | 0.5541 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -5.6% |
| 1981 | 0.6143 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +10.9% |
| 1982 | 0.5228 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -14.9% |
| 1983 | 0.4167 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -20.3% |
| 1984 | 0.4832 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +16.0% |
| 1985 | 0.4838 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +0.1% |
| 1986 | 0.3641 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -24.7% |
| 1987 | 0.3705 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +1.7% |
| 1988 | 0.3051 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -17.7% |
| 1989 | 0.2421 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -20.6% |
| 1990 | 0.2162 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -10.7% |
| 1991 | 0.2566 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +18.7% |
| 1992 | 0.1731 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -32.5% |
| 1993 | 0.1894 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +9.4% |
| 1994 | 0.1582 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -16.4% |
| 1995 | 0.1246 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -21.2% |
| 1996 | 0.1163 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -6.7% |
| 1997 | 0.1122 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -3.5% |
| 1998 | 0.1096 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -2.3% |
| 1999 | 0.1066 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -2.8% |
| 2000 | 0.1005 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -5.7% |
| 2001 | 0.1059 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +5.3% |
| 2002 | 0.1146 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +8.3% |
| 2003 | 0.1072 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -6.5% |
| 2004 | 0.1047 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -2.4% |
| 2005 | 0.101 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -3.5% |
| 2006 | 0.0956 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -5.4% |
| 2007 | 0.0918 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -3.9% |
| 2008 | 0.0778 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -15.3% |
| 2009 | 0.079 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +1.6% |
| 2010 | 0.0707 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -10.6% |
| 2011 | 0.0622 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -12.0% |
| 2012 | 0.0644 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +3.6% |
| 2013 | 0.059 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -8.4% |
| 2014 | 0.0601 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 0.0636 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +5.7% |
| 2016 | 0.0619 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -2.6% |
| 2017 | 0.059 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -4.7% |
| 2018 | 0.0568 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -3.6% |
| 2019 | 0.0541 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -4.9% |
| 2020 | 0.0542 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +0.3% |
| 2021 | 0.0471 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -13.1% |
| 2022 | 0.0423 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -10.2% |
| 2023 | 0.0539 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +27.5% |
| 2024 | 0.0847 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +57.0% |
| 2025 | 0.0715 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -15.6% |
Israel compared with similar countries
- Israel's 0.0715 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.0197 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP, 3.6× the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Israel's 0.0715 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.0385 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP, 1.9× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.6956 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.4073 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 1.11 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.03 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.5873 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 1.46 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.4357 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.2421 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.6143 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1563 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.1066 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.2566 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0978 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0778 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.1146 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0612 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0541 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0707 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.059 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0423 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0847 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Israel
- 3 Algeria 0.0841 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP compare
- 4 Sudan 0.0809 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP compare
- 5 Turkmenistan 0.0768 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP compare
- 7 Qatar 0.0682 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP compare
- 8 United Arab Emirates 0.0654 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP compare
- 9 Saudi Arabia 0.0638 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP compare
More reference data data for Israel
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0882 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.3364 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.719 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0191 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.719 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2959 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1891 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.104 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending, per unit of gdp in Israel?
- Military spending, per unit of gdp in Israel was 0.0715 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military spending, per unit of gdp recorded in Israel?
- The highest recorded value was 1.46 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP in 1971.
- What is the lowest military spending, per unit of gdp recorded in Israel?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0423 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP in 2022.
- How does Israel rank for military spending, per unit of gdp?
- Israel ranks 6th out of 160 countries with data for 2025.
- Is military spending, per unit of gdp rising or falling in Israel?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Israel 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 ÷ GDP (current US$)
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- Military spending Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
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Military spending divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.