Military spending in Botswana
Botswana: Military spending was 594.86 million constant 2024 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Military spending in Botswana, 1977–2025
Source: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military spending in Botswana is 594.86 million constant 2024 US$, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 14.5% on the previous year and up 39.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending in Botswana peaked at 597.36 million constant 2024 US$ in 2016 and was at its lowest, 16.09 million constant 2024 US$, in 1977.
Botswana ranks 100th of 162 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 35.99 million constant 2024 US$ | 16.09 million constant 2024 US$ | 55.11 million constant 2024 US$ | 3 |
| 1980s | 95.05 million constant 2024 US$ | 45.79 million constant 2024 US$ | 206.57 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 257.48 million constant 2024 US$ | 209.55 million constant 2024 US$ | 295.90 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 361.01 million constant 2024 US$ | 311.47 million constant 2024 US$ | 406.12 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 426.94 million constant 2024 US$ | 303.30 million constant 2024 US$ | 597.36 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 508.76 million constant 2024 US$ | 360.38 million constant 2024 US$ | 594.86 million constant 2024 US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 97 Cyprus 631.51 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 98 Guatemala 616.47 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 99 Chad 598.32 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 101 Guinea 586.16 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 102 Honduras 581.80 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 103 Cameroon 580.36 million constant 2024 US$ compare
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- Temperature anomalies by month -0.391 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.76 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -1.55 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending in Botswana?
- Military spending in Botswana was 594.86 million constant 2024 US$ in 2025, according to Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military spending recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 597.36 million constant 2024 US$ in 2016.
- What is the lowest military spending recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.09 million constant 2024 US$ in 1977.
- How does Botswana rank for military spending?
- Botswana ranks 100th out of 162 countries with data for 2025.
- Is military spending rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Military spending. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This data is expressed in US dollars. It is adjusted for inflation but does not account for differences in the cost of living between countries.