Military spending in Gabon
Gabon: Military spending was 336.91 million constant 2024 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
336.91 million constant 2024 US$
Change on year
up 5.6%
World rank
118th
of 162 countries
All-time high
336.91 million constant 2024 US$
in 2025
All-time low
14.66 million constant 2024 US$
in 1968
Years of data
42
1967–2025
Military spending in Gabon, 1967–2025
Source: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military spending in Gabon is 336.91 million constant 2024 US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 42 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.6% on the previous year and up 60.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending in Gabon peaked at 336.91 million constant 2024 US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 14.66 million constant 2024 US$, in 1968.
That places Gabon 118th out of 162 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military spending in Gabon, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 15.00 million constant 2024 US$ | — |
| 1968 | 14.66 million constant 2024 US$ | -2.3% |
| 1969 | 21.76 million constant 2024 US$ | +48.4% |
| 1970 | 23.76 million constant 2024 US$ | +9.2% |
| 1971 | 27.01 million constant 2024 US$ | +13.7% |
| 1972 | 29.00 million constant 2024 US$ | +7.4% |
| 1973 | 34.09 million constant 2024 US$ | +17.6% |
| 1974 | 36.58 million constant 2024 US$ | +7.3% |
| 1975 | 40.70 million constant 2024 US$ | +11.3% |
| 1976 | 45.10 million constant 2024 US$ | +10.8% |
| 1977 | 58.57 million constant 2024 US$ | +29.9% |
| 1979 | 83.39 million constant 2024 US$ | +42.4% |
| 1980 | 88.96 million constant 2024 US$ | +6.7% |
| 1981 | 135.45 million constant 2024 US$ | +52.3% |
| 1982 | 140.74 million constant 2024 US$ | +3.9% |
| 1983 | 144.22 million constant 2024 US$ | +2.5% |
| 1984 | 144.91 million constant 2024 US$ | +0.5% |
| 1985 | 164.97 million constant 2024 US$ | +13.8% |
| 1986 | 170.41 million constant 2024 US$ | +3.3% |
| 2000 | 180.40 million constant 2024 US$ | +5.9% |
| 2001 | 179.34 million constant 2024 US$ | -0.6% |
| 2002 | 179.27 million constant 2024 US$ | -0.0% |
| 2003 | 167.38 million constant 2024 US$ | -6.6% |
| 2004 | 174.91 million constant 2024 US$ | +4.5% |
| 2005 | 158.96 million constant 2024 US$ | -9.1% |
| 2006 | 176.24 million constant 2024 US$ | +10.9% |
| 2010 | 301.39 million constant 2024 US$ | +71.0% |
| 2011 | 280.63 million constant 2024 US$ | -6.9% |
| 2012 | 309.32 million constant 2024 US$ | +10.2% |
| 2013 | 302.13 million constant 2024 US$ | -2.3% |
| 2014 | 213.03 million constant 2024 US$ | -29.5% |
| 2015 | 209.33 million constant 2024 US$ | -1.7% |
| 2016 | 244.74 million constant 2024 US$ | +16.9% |
| 2017 | 311.22 million constant 2024 US$ | +27.2% |
| 2018 | 274.67 million constant 2024 US$ | -11.7% |
| 2019 | 288.76 million constant 2024 US$ | +5.1% |
| 2020 | 276.23 million constant 2024 US$ | -4.3% |
| 2021 | 311.36 million constant 2024 US$ | +12.7% |
| 2022 | 299.44 million constant 2024 US$ | -3.8% |
| 2023 | 268.60 million constant 2024 US$ | -10.3% |
| 2024 | 319.13 million constant 2024 US$ | +18.8% |
| 2025 | 336.91 million constant 2024 US$ | +5.6% |
Gabon compared with similar countries
- Gabon's 336.91 million constant 2024 US$ is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.62 billion constant 2024 US$, 21% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Gabon's 336.91 million constant 2024 US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 336.91 million constant 2024 US$, 1.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 17.14 million constant 2024 US$ | 14.66 million constant 2024 US$ | 21.76 million constant 2024 US$ | 3 |
| 1970s | 42.02 million constant 2024 US$ | 23.76 million constant 2024 US$ | 83.39 million constant 2024 US$ | 9 |
| 1980s | 141.38 million constant 2024 US$ | 88.96 million constant 2024 US$ | 170.41 million constant 2024 US$ | 7 |
| 2000s | 173.79 million constant 2024 US$ | 158.96 million constant 2024 US$ | 180.40 million constant 2024 US$ | 7 |
| 2010s | 273.52 million constant 2024 US$ | 209.33 million constant 2024 US$ | 311.22 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 301.95 million constant 2024 US$ | 268.60 million constant 2024 US$ | 336.91 million constant 2024 US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Gabon
- 115 Ghana 385.16 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 116 North Macedonia 346.10 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 117 Zambia 342.74 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 119 Mauritania 314.82 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 120 Jamaica 279.84 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 121 Guyana 239.86 million constant 2024 US$ compare
More reference data data for Gabon
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0319 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0505 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0931 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0031 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0931 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.107 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1347 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2352 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.5278 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0167 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending in Gabon?
- Military spending in Gabon was 336.91 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 Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 336.91 million constant 2024 US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest military spending recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.66 million constant 2024 US$ in 1968.
- How does Gabon rank for military spending?
- Gabon ranks 118th out of 162 countries with data for 2025.
- Is military spending rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 60.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gabon 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.