Military spending in Eswatini
Eswatini: Military spending was 88.11 million constant 2024 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
88.11 million constant 2024 US$
Change on year
up 6.0%
World rank
143rd
of 162 countries
All-time high
91.14 million constant 2024 US$
in 2016
All-time low
13.14 million constant 2024 US$
in 1988
Years of data
49
1977–2025
Military spending in Eswatini, 1977–2025
Source: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military spending in Eswatini is 88.11 million constant 2024 US$, 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 in Eswatini peaked at 91.14 million constant 2024 US$ in 2016 and was at its lowest, 13.14 million constant 2024 US$, in 1988.
Eswatini ranks 143rd of 162 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military spending in Eswatini, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 14.60 million constant 2024 US$ | — |
| 1978 | 20.62 million constant 2024 US$ | +41.2% |
| 1979 | 21.13 million constant 2024 US$ | +2.5% |
| 1980 | 21.25 million constant 2024 US$ | +0.5% |
| 1981 | 18.77 million constant 2024 US$ | -11.7% |
| 1982 | 18.78 million constant 2024 US$ | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 18.30 million constant 2024 US$ | -2.5% |
| 1984 | 16.67 million constant 2024 US$ | -8.9% |
| 1985 | 15.20 million constant 2024 US$ | -8.8% |
| 1986 | 15.17 million constant 2024 US$ | -0.2% |
| 1987 | 13.56 million constant 2024 US$ | -10.6% |
| 1988 | 13.14 million constant 2024 US$ | -3.1% |
| 1989 | 14.11 million constant 2024 US$ | +7.4% |
| 1990 | 20.05 million constant 2024 US$ | +42.1% |
| 1991 | 22.10 million constant 2024 US$ | +10.3% |
| 1992 | 27.81 million constant 2024 US$ | +25.8% |
| 1993 | 32.18 million constant 2024 US$ | +15.7% |
| 1994 | 33.43 million constant 2024 US$ | +3.9% |
| 1995 | 33.90 million constant 2024 US$ | +1.4% |
| 1996 | 34.76 million constant 2024 US$ | +2.5% |
| 1997 | 33.44 million constant 2024 US$ | -3.8% |
| 1998 | 37.42 million constant 2024 US$ | +11.9% |
| 1999 | 39.25 million constant 2024 US$ | +4.9% |
| 2000 | 38.39 million constant 2024 US$ | -2.2% |
| 2001 | 35.61 million constant 2024 US$ | -7.3% |
| 2002 | 36.34 million constant 2024 US$ | +2.1% |
| 2003 | 42.33 million constant 2024 US$ | +16.5% |
| 2004 | 46.71 million constant 2024 US$ | +10.4% |
| 2005 | 61.07 million constant 2024 US$ | +30.7% |
| 2006 | 60.83 million constant 2024 US$ | -0.4% |
| 2007 | 61.92 million constant 2024 US$ | +1.8% |
| 2008 | 69.42 million constant 2024 US$ | +12.1% |
| 2009 | 75.47 million constant 2024 US$ | +8.7% |
| 2010 | 83.87 million constant 2024 US$ | +11.1% |
| 2011 | 81.92 million constant 2024 US$ | -2.3% |
| 2012 | 72.27 million constant 2024 US$ | -11.8% |
| 2013 | 76.39 million constant 2024 US$ | +5.7% |
| 2014 | 76.83 million constant 2024 US$ | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 77.78 million constant 2024 US$ | +1.2% |
| 2016 | 91.14 million constant 2024 US$ | +17.2% |
| 2017 | 84.02 million constant 2024 US$ | -7.8% |
| 2018 | 87.67 million constant 2024 US$ | +4.3% |
| 2019 | 84.14 million constant 2024 US$ | -4.0% |
| 2020 | 81.94 million constant 2024 US$ | -2.6% |
| 2021 | 76.42 million constant 2024 US$ | -6.7% |
| 2022 | 81.15 million constant 2024 US$ | +6.2% |
| 2023 | 87.06 million constant 2024 US$ | +7.3% |
| 2024 | 83.16 million constant 2024 US$ | -4.5% |
| 2025 | 88.11 million constant 2024 US$ | +6.0% |
Eswatini compared with similar countries
- Eswatini's 88.11 million constant 2024 US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 557.82 million constant 2024 US$, 16% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Eswatini's 88.11 million constant 2024 US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 336.91 million constant 2024 US$, 26% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 18.78 million constant 2024 US$ | 14.60 million constant 2024 US$ | 21.13 million constant 2024 US$ | 3 |
| 1980s | 16.49 million constant 2024 US$ | 13.14 million constant 2024 US$ | 21.25 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 31.43 million constant 2024 US$ | 20.05 million constant 2024 US$ | 39.25 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 52.81 million constant 2024 US$ | 35.61 million constant 2024 US$ | 75.47 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 81.60 million constant 2024 US$ | 72.27 million constant 2024 US$ | 91.14 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 82.98 million constant 2024 US$ | 76.42 million constant 2024 US$ | 88.11 million constant 2024 US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Eswatini
- 140 Papua New Guinea 109.46 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 141 Moldova 102.67 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 142 South Sudan 102.61 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 144 Fiji 81.39 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 145 Central African Republic 68.03 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 146 Djibouti 51.72 million constant 2024 US$ 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 in Eswatini?
- Military spending in Eswatini was 88.11 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 Eswatini?
- The highest recorded value was 91.14 million constant 2024 US$ in 2016.
- What is the lowest military spending recorded in Eswatini?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.14 million constant 2024 US$ in 1988.
- How does Eswatini rank for military spending?
- Eswatini ranks 143rd out of 162 countries with data for 2025.
- Is military spending 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 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.