Military spending sipri in Colombia
Colombia: Military spending sipri was 13.74 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
13.74 billion
Change on year
down 1.0%
World rank
31st
of 162 countries
All-time high
13.88 billion
in 2024
All-time low
385.45 million
in 1959
Years of data
68
1958–2025
Military spending sipri in Colombia, 1958–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, military spending sipri in Colombia stood at 13.74 billion.
The figure is down 1.0% on the previous year and up 34.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending sipri in Colombia peaked at 13.88 billion in 2024 and was at its lowest, 385.45 million, in 1959.
That places Colombia 31st out of 162 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military spending sipri in Colombia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 469.24 million | — |
| 1959 | 385.45 million | -17.9% |
| 1960 | 424.00 million | +10.0% |
| 1961 | 506.55 million | +19.5% |
| 1962 | 786.59 million | +55.3% |
| 1963 | 898.54 million | +14.2% |
| 1964 | 857.81 million | -4.5% |
| 1965 | 904.52 million | +5.4% |
| 1966 | 930.68 million | +2.9% |
| 1967 | 955.00 million | +2.6% |
| 1968 | 789.28 million | -17.4% |
| 1969 | 731.36 million | -7.3% |
| 1970 | 900.13 million | +23.1% |
| 1971 | 1.42 billion | +57.2% |
| 1972 | 883.17 million | -37.6% |
| 1973 | 802.80 million | -9.1% |
| 1974 | 796.47 million | -0.8% |
| 1975 | 897.43 million | +12.7% |
| 1976 | 842.51 million | -6.1% |
| 1977 | 816.34 million | -3.1% |
| 1978 | 951.96 million | +16.6% |
| 1979 | 1.08 billion | +13.4% |
| 1980 | 1.24 billion | +14.8% |
| 1981 | 1.17 billion | -5.6% |
| 1982 | 1.16 billion | -1.3% |
| 1983 | 1.53 billion | +32.3% |
| 1984 | 1.74 billion | +13.9% |
| 1985 | 1.60 billion | -8.3% |
| 1986 | 1.74 billion | +8.9% |
| 1987 | 1.87 billion | +7.5% |
| 1988 | 2.15 billion | +15.1% |
| 1989 | 2.19 billion | +1.9% |
| 1990 | 2.29 billion | +4.6% |
| 1991 | 2.27 billion | -1.0% |
| 1992 | 2.59 billion | +14.2% |
| 1993 | 3.34 billion | +28.8% |
| 1994 | 3.49 billion | +4.5% |
| 1995 | 4.07 billion | +16.8% |
| 1996 | 6.31 billion | +55.0% |
| 1997 | 4.06 billion | -35.7% |
| 1998 | 4.84 billion | +19.5% |
| 1999 | 5.15 billion | +6.4% |
| 2000 | 5.23 billion | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 5.75 billion | +10.0% |
| 2002 | 6.04 billion | +5.0% |
| 2003 | 6.35 billion | +5.0% |
| 2004 | 6.77 billion | +6.7% |
| 2005 | 6.90 billion | +1.8% |
| 2006 | 7.29 billion | +5.7% |
| 2007 | 7.74 billion | +6.1% |
| 2008 | 9.14 billion | +18.2% |
| 2009 | 9.61 billion | +5.1% |
| 2010 | 9.53 billion | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 8.87 billion | -6.9% |
| 2012 | 9.50 billion | +7.0% |
| 2013 | 10.34 billion | +8.9% |
| 2014 | 10.20 billion | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 10.25 billion | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 10.11 billion | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 10.79 billion | +6.7% |
| 2018 | 10.60 billion | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 11.40 billion | +7.5% |
| 2020 | 11.76 billion | +3.2% |
| 2021 | 12.28 billion | +4.4% |
| 2022 | 12.02 billion | -2.1% |
| 2023 | 12.20 billion | +1.5% |
| 2024 | 13.88 billion | +13.7% |
| 2025 | 13.74 billion | -1.0% |
Colombia compared with similar countries
- Colombia's 13.74 billion is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.62 billion, 8.5× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Colombia's 13.74 billion is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 575.75 million, 23.9× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 427.35 million | 385.45 million | 469.24 million | 2 |
| 1960s | 778.43 million | 424.00 million | 955.00 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 938.54 million | 796.47 million | 1.42 billion | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.64 billion | 1.16 billion | 2.19 billion | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.84 billion | 2.27 billion | 6.31 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.08 billion | 5.23 billion | 9.61 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.16 billion | 8.87 billion | 11.40 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.65 billion | 11.76 billion | 13.88 billion | 6 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
More reference data data for Colombia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 11.17 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 19.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4113 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 19.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 9.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 2.67 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 61.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 94.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.24 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending sipri in Colombia?
- Military spending sipri in Colombia was 13.74 billion in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military spending sipri recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 13.88 billion in 2024.
- What is the lowest military spending sipri recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 385.45 million in 1959.
- How does Colombia rank for military spending sipri?
- Colombia ranks 31st out of 162 countries with data for 2025.
- Is military spending sipri rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Military spending sipri. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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