Military spending, per unit of GDP in Portugal
Portugal: Military spending, per unit of GDP was 0.0159 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.0159 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP
Change on year
up 10.1%
World rank
84th
of 160 countries
All-time high
0.5974 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP
in 1962
All-time low
0.0124 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP
in 2023
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Military spending, per unit of GDP in Portugal, 1960–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 0.0159 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP for military spending, per unit of gdp in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.1% on the previous year and down 14.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending, per unit of gdp in Portugal peaked at 0.5974 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP in 1962 and was at its lowest, 0.0124 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP, in 2023.
Portugal ranks 84th of 160 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 Portugal, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0.3766 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 0.5641 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +49.8% |
| 1962 | 0.5974 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +5.9% |
| 1963 | 0.548 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -8.3% |
| 1964 | 0.5509 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +0.5% |
| 1965 | 0.4981 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -9.6% |
| 1966 | 0.479 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -3.8% |
| 1967 | 0.526 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +9.8% |
| 1968 | 0.5002 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -4.9% |
| 1969 | 0.4281 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -14.4% |
| 1970 | 0.4281 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 0.4115 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -3.9% |
| 1972 | 0.3375 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -18.0% |
| 1973 | 0.2376 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -29.6% |
| 1974 | 0.24 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +1.0% |
| 1975 | 0.143 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -40.4% |
| 1976 | 0.109 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -23.8% |
| 1977 | 0.0952 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -12.6% |
| 1978 | 0.0878 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -7.8% |
| 1979 | 0.0787 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -10.3% |
| 1980 | 0.0691 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -12.3% |
| 1981 | 0.0707 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +2.4% |
| 1982 | 0.0742 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +4.9% |
| 1983 | 0.0799 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +7.8% |
| 1984 | 0.0804 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +0.5% |
| 1985 | 0.0756 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -5.9% |
| 1986 | 0.0595 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -21.3% |
| 1987 | 0.0498 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -16.3% |
| 1988 | 0.0473 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -5.0% |
| 1989 | 0.0462 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -2.4% |
| 1990 | 0.0365 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -20.9% |
| 1991 | 0.0332 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -9.1% |
| 1992 | 0.0283 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -14.8% |
| 1993 | 0.031 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +9.6% |
| 1994 | 0.0288 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -7.3% |
| 1995 | 0.0261 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -9.4% |
| 1996 | 0.0242 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -7.1% |
| 1997 | 0.0259 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +6.9% |
| 1998 | 0.0239 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -7.5% |
| 1999 | 0.0245 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +2.3% |
| 2000 | 0.0271 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +10.7% |
| 2001 | 0.0275 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +1.5% |
| 2002 | 0.0255 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -7.3% |
| 2003 | 0.0202 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -20.7% |
| 2004 | 0.0188 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -6.7% |
| 2005 | 0.0195 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +3.5% |
| 2006 | 0.0178 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -8.8% |
| 2007 | 0.0145 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -18.5% |
| 2008 | 0.0135 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -6.7% |
| 2009 | 0.0157 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +16.3% |
| 2010 | 0.0168 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +7.1% |
| 2011 | 0.0152 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -9.8% |
| 2012 | 0.0186 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +22.5% |
| 2013 | 0.0165 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -11.1% |
| 2014 | 0.0148 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -10.8% |
| 2015 | 0.0185 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +25.5% |
| 2016 | 0.0184 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 0.0165 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -10.1% |
| 2018 | 0.0149 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -9.8% |
| 2019 | 0.0155 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +4.1% |
| 2020 | 0.0159 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +2.4% |
| 2021 | 0.016 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +0.6% |
| 2022 | 0.0149 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -6.7% |
| 2023 | 0.0124 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -16.9% |
| 2024 | 0.0144 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +16.4% |
| 2025 | 0.0159 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +10.1% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 0.0159 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.0197 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP, 81% of the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 0.0159 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.019 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP, 84% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.5068 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.3766 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.5974 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.2168 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0787 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.4281 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0653 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0462 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0804 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0282 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0239 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0365 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.02 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0135 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0275 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0166 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0148 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0186 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0149 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0124 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.016 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 81 Czechia 0.0166 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP compare
- 82 Canada 0.0162 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP compare
- 83 Togo 0.0161 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP compare
- 85 Gabon 0.0157 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP compare
- 86 Cyprus 0.0153 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP compare
- 87 Somalia 0.0148 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP compare
More reference data data for Portugal
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5144 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4372 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0472 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2572 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending, per unit of gdp in Portugal?
- Military spending, per unit of gdp in Portugal was 0.0159 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 Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 0.5974 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP in 1962.
- What is the lowest military spending, per unit of gdp recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0124 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP in 2023.
- How does Portugal rank for military spending, per unit of gdp?
- Portugal ranks 84th out of 160 countries with data for 2025.
- Is military spending, per unit of gdp rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Military spending ÷ GDP (current US$)
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- Military spending Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (2026) – 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.