Military spending, per unit of GDP in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Military spending, per unit of GDP was 0.0638 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.0638 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP
Change on year
down 0.4%
World rank
9th
of 160 countries
All-time high
0.8017 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP
in 1966
All-time low
0.0596 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP
in 2022
Years of data
59
1963–2025
Military spending, per unit of GDP in Saudi Arabia, 1963–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
Saudi Arabia recorded 0.0638 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP for military spending, per unit of gdp in 2025.
That represents a change of down 0.4% on the previous year and down 56.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending, per unit of gdp in Saudi Arabia peaked at 0.8017 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP in 1966 and was at its lowest, 0.0596 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP, in 2022.
That places Saudi Arabia 9th out of 160 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 0.421 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1964 | 0.4139 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -1.7% |
| 1965 | 0.5313 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +28.4% |
| 1966 | 0.8017 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +50.9% |
| 1967 | 0.7879 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -1.7% |
| 1968 | 0.6076 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -22.9% |
| 1969 | 0.6948 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +14.4% |
| 1970 | 0.6355 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -8.5% |
| 1971 | 0.5653 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -11.0% |
| 1972 | 0.5896 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +4.3% |
| 1973 | 0.4923 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -16.5% |
| 1977 | 0.2914 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -40.8% |
| 1978 | 0.3054 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +4.8% |
| 1979 | 0.2817 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -7.8% |
| 1980 | 0.2141 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -24.0% |
| 1981 | 0.2226 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +4.0% |
| 1982 | 0.2982 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +34.0% |
| 1983 | 0.2872 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -3.7% |
| 1984 | 0.3331 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +16.0% |
| 1985 | 0.3167 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -4.9% |
| 1987 | 0.3416 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +7.9% |
| 1988 | 0.3036 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -11.1% |
| 1989 | 0.2656 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -12.5% |
| 1990 | 0.2705 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +1.9% |
| 1991 | 0.2295 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -15.2% |
| 1992 | 0.208 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -9.3% |
| 1993 | 0.2273 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +9.3% |
| 1994 | 0.193 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -15.1% |
| 1995 | 0.1604 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -16.9% |
| 1996 | 0.1447 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -9.8% |
| 1997 | 0.1879 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +29.8% |
| 1998 | 0.2454 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +30.6% |
| 1999 | 0.1982 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -19.2% |
| 2000 | 0.1865 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -6.0% |
| 2001 | 0.2044 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +9.6% |
| 2002 | 0.1742 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -14.8% |
| 2003 | 0.1542 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -11.5% |
| 2004 | 0.1427 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -7.4% |
| 2005 | 0.1357 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -4.9% |
| 2006 | 0.1347 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -0.7% |
| 2007 | 0.1406 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +4.4% |
| 2008 | 0.1105 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -21.5% |
| 2009 | 0.1375 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +24.5% |
| 2010 | 0.1163 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -15.4% |
| 2011 | 0.0915 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -21.3% |
| 2012 | 0.0937 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +2.4% |
| 2013 | 0.1049 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +11.9% |
| 2014 | 0.1209 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +15.3% |
| 2015 | 0.1464 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +21.1% |
| 2016 | 0.1054 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -28.0% |
| 2017 | 0.1092 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +3.7% |
| 2018 | 0.0945 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -13.5% |
| 2019 | 0.0835 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -11.6% |
| 2020 | 0.0924 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +10.6% |
| 2021 | 0.0686 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -25.8% |
| 2022 | 0.0596 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -13.1% |
| 2023 | 0.0649 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +9.0% |
| 2024 | 0.0641 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -1.3% |
| 2025 | 0.0638 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -0.4% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 0.0638 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, 3.2× the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 0.0638 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, 1.7× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.6083 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.4139 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.8017 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 7 |
| 1970s | 0.4516 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.2817 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.6355 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 7 |
| 1980s | 0.287 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.2141 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.3416 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 9 |
| 1990s | 0.2065 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.1447 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.2705 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.1521 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.1105 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.2044 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1066 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0835 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.1464 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0689 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0596 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0924 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
- 6 Israel 0.0715 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
- 10 Myanmar 0.0628 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP compare
- 11 Russia 0.0618 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP compare
- 12 Azerbaijan 0.0615 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP compare
More reference data data for Saudi Arabia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1847 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.44 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1771 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.44 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.6194 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.2207 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 6.07 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 10.64 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.9641 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending, per unit of gdp in Saudi Arabia?
- Military spending, per unit of gdp in Saudi Arabia was 0.0638 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 Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.8017 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP in 1966.
- What is the lowest military spending, per unit of gdp recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0596 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP in 2022.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for military spending, per unit of gdp?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 9th out of 160 countries with data for 2025.
- Is military spending, per unit of gdp rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 56.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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 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.