Military spending in Gabon
Gabon: Military spending was 336.91 million constant 2024 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
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$, in 1968.
That places Gabon 118th out of 162 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 17.14 million constant 2024 US$ | 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
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.2696 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.542 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.6821 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.4634 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.5583 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 139.72 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
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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About this data
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.