Military spending sipri in Congo
Congo: Military spending sipri was 189.68 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
189.68 million
Change on year
up 4.2%
World rank
130th
of 162 countries
All-time high
729.01 million
in 2014
All-time low
49.63 million
in 1972
Years of data
38
1970–2025
Military spending sipri in Congo, 1970–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, military spending sipri in Congo stood at 189.68 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.2% on the previous year and down 74.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending sipri in Congo peaked at 729.01 million in 2014 and was at its lowest, 49.63 million, in 1972.
That places Congo 130th out of 162 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military spending sipri in Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 63.79 million | — |
| 1971 | 64.15 million | +0.6% |
| 1972 | 49.63 million | -22.6% |
| 1973 | 64.66 million | +30.3% |
| 1974 | 81.88 million | +26.6% |
| 1975 | 86.61 million | +5.8% |
| 1976 | 92.07 million | +6.3% |
| 1978 | 76.22 million | -17.2% |
| 1979 | 92.07 million | +20.8% |
| 1980 | 93.33 million | +1.4% |
| 1981 | 131.80 million | +41.2% |
| 1982 | 175.63 million | +33.3% |
| 1984 | 148.83 million | -15.3% |
| 1985 | 166.45 million | +11.8% |
| 1987 | 192.24 million | +15.5% |
| 1992 | 219.46 million | +14.2% |
| 1993 | 195.01 million | -11.1% |
| 2001 | 124.14 million | -36.3% |
| 2002 | 146.85 million | +18.3% |
| 2003 | 163.45 million | +11.3% |
| 2004 | 192.25 million | +17.6% |
| 2005 | 151.16 million | -21.4% |
| 2006 | 176.41 million | +16.7% |
| 2007 | 209.17 million | +18.6% |
| 2008 | 230.13 million | +10.0% |
| 2010 | 255.28 million | +10.9% |
| 2013 | 382.79 million | +49.9% |
| 2014 | 729.01 million | +90.4% |
| 2016 | 584.84 million | -19.8% |
| 2017 | 427.19 million | -27.0% |
| 2018 | 314.09 million | -26.5% |
| 2019 | 332.54 million | +5.9% |
| 2020 | 319.15 million | -4.0% |
| 2021 | 317.31 million | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 294.02 million | -7.3% |
| 2023 | 293.91 million | -0.0% |
| 2024 | 182.06 million | -38.1% |
| 2025 | 189.68 million | +4.2% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 189.68 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 557.82 million, 34% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Congo's 189.68 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 336.91 million, 56% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 74.57 million | 49.63 million | 92.07 million | 9 |
| 1980s | 151.38 million | 93.33 million | 192.24 million | 6 |
| 1990s | 207.23 million | 195.01 million | 219.46 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 174.20 million | 124.14 million | 230.13 million | 8 |
| 2010s | 432.25 million | 255.28 million | 729.01 million | 7 |
| 2020s | 266.02 million | 182.06 million | 319.15 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Congo
More reference data data for Congo
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0199 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1866 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.2108 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0031 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.2108 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0668 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0724 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.9126 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.08 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.017 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending sipri in Congo?
- Military spending sipri in Congo was 189.68 million in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military spending sipri recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 729.01 million in 2014.
- What is the lowest military spending sipri recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 49.63 million in 1972.
- How does Congo rank for military spending sipri?
- Congo ranks 130th out of 162 countries with data for 2025.
- Is military spending sipri rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 74.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo 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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