Military spending in Cambodia
Cambodia: Military spending was 716.30 million constant 2024 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Military spending in Cambodia, 1986–2025
Source: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
In 2025, military spending in Cambodia stood at 716.30 million constant 2024 US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.6% on the previous year and up 73.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending in Cambodia peaked at 720.58 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 2.11 million constant 2024 US$, in 1987.
That places Cambodia 95th out of 162 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.36 million constant 2024 US$ | 2.11 million constant 2024 US$ | 5.82 million constant 2024 US$ | 4 |
| 1990s | 153.03 million constant 2024 US$ | 13.54 million constant 2024 US$ | 248.84 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 163.63 million constant 2024 US$ | 126.31 million constant 2024 US$ | 215.86 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 424.80 million constant 2024 US$ | 257.89 million constant 2024 US$ | 681.80 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 689.11 million constant 2024 US$ | 639.50 million constant 2024 US$ | 720.58 million constant 2024 US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Cambodia
- 92 Ethiopia 785.44 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 93 Lebanon 736.42 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 94 Cote d'Ivoire 721.09 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 96 Georgia 637.21 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 97 Cyprus 631.51 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 98 Guatemala 616.47 million constant 2024 US$ compare
More reference data data for Cambodia
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.6291 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.9428 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -1.33 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies -0.0108 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.3573 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 153.02 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending in Cambodia?
- Military spending in Cambodia was 716.30 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 Cambodia?
- The highest recorded value was 720.58 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest military spending recorded in Cambodia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.11 million constant 2024 US$ in 1987.
- How does Cambodia rank for military spending?
- Cambodia ranks 95th out of 162 countries with data for 2025.
- Is military spending rising or falling in Cambodia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 73.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cambodia 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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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.