Military spending sipri in Eswatini
Eswatini: Military spending sipri was 88.11 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
88.11 million
Change on year
up 6.0%
World rank
143rd
of 162 countries
All-time high
91.14 million
in 2016
All-time low
13.14 million
in 1988
Years of data
49
1977–2025
Military spending sipri in Eswatini, 1977–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military spending sipri in Eswatini is 88.11 million, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 6.0% on the previous year and up 13.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending sipri in Eswatini peaked at 91.14 million in 2016 and was at its lowest, 13.14 million, in 1988.
Eswatini ranks 143rd of 162 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military spending sipri in Eswatini, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 14.60 million | — |
| 1978 | 20.62 million | +41.2% |
| 1979 | 21.13 million | +2.5% |
| 1980 | 21.25 million | +0.5% |
| 1981 | 18.77 million | -11.7% |
| 1982 | 18.78 million | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 18.30 million | -2.5% |
| 1984 | 16.67 million | -8.9% |
| 1985 | 15.20 million | -8.8% |
| 1986 | 15.17 million | -0.2% |
| 1987 | 13.56 million | -10.6% |
| 1988 | 13.14 million | -3.1% |
| 1989 | 14.11 million | +7.4% |
| 1990 | 20.05 million | +42.1% |
| 1991 | 22.10 million | +10.3% |
| 1992 | 27.81 million | +25.8% |
| 1993 | 32.18 million | +15.7% |
| 1994 | 33.43 million | +3.9% |
| 1995 | 33.90 million | +1.4% |
| 1996 | 34.76 million | +2.5% |
| 1997 | 33.44 million | -3.8% |
| 1998 | 37.42 million | +11.9% |
| 1999 | 39.25 million | +4.9% |
| 2000 | 38.39 million | -2.2% |
| 2001 | 35.61 million | -7.3% |
| 2002 | 36.34 million | +2.1% |
| 2003 | 42.33 million | +16.5% |
| 2004 | 46.71 million | +10.4% |
| 2005 | 61.07 million | +30.7% |
| 2006 | 60.83 million | -0.4% |
| 2007 | 61.92 million | +1.8% |
| 2008 | 69.42 million | +12.1% |
| 2009 | 75.47 million | +8.7% |
| 2010 | 83.87 million | +11.1% |
| 2011 | 81.92 million | -2.3% |
| 2012 | 72.27 million | -11.8% |
| 2013 | 76.39 million | +5.7% |
| 2014 | 76.83 million | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 77.78 million | +1.2% |
| 2016 | 91.14 million | +17.2% |
| 2017 | 84.02 million | -7.8% |
| 2018 | 87.67 million | +4.3% |
| 2019 | 84.14 million | -4.0% |
| 2020 | 81.94 million | -2.6% |
| 2021 | 76.42 million | -6.7% |
| 2022 | 81.15 million | +6.2% |
| 2023 | 87.06 million | +7.3% |
| 2024 | 83.16 million | -4.5% |
| 2025 | 88.11 million | +6.0% |
Eswatini compared with similar countries
- Eswatini's 88.11 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 557.82 million, 16% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Eswatini's 88.11 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 336.91 million, 26% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 18.78 million | 14.60 million | 21.13 million | 3 |
| 1980s | 16.49 million | 13.14 million | 21.25 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 31.43 million | 20.05 million | 39.25 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 52.81 million | 35.61 million | 75.47 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 81.60 million | 72.27 million | 91.14 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 82.98 million | 76.42 million | 88.11 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Eswatini
- 140 Papua New Guinea 109.46 million compare
- 141 Moldova 102.67 million compare
- 142 South Sudan 102.61 million compare
- 144 Fiji 81.39 million compare
- 145 Central African Republic 68.03 million compare
- 146 Djibouti 51.72 million compare
More reference data data for Eswatini
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0203 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.3059 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.3309 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0048 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.3309 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0679 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0557 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.66 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.82 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.026 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending sipri in Eswatini?
- Military spending sipri in Eswatini was 88.11 million in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military spending sipri recorded in Eswatini?
- The highest recorded value was 91.14 million in 2016.
- What is the lowest military spending sipri recorded in Eswatini?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.14 million in 1988.
- How does Eswatini rank for military spending sipri?
- Eswatini ranks 143rd out of 162 countries with data for 2025.
- Is military spending sipri rising or falling in Eswatini?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eswatini 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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