Military spending in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Military spending was 1.31 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.31 billion constant 2024 US$
Change on year
up 11.9%
World rank
82nd
of 162 countries
All-time high
4.88 billion constant 2024 US$
in 2019
All-time low
577.96 million constant 2024 US$
in 1999
Years of data
33
1993–2025
Military spending in Kazakhstan, 1993–2025
Source: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military spending in Kazakhstan is 1.31 billion constant 2024 US$, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 11.9% on the previous year and down 69.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending in Kazakhstan peaked at 4.88 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2019 and was at its lowest, 577.96 million constant 2024 US$, in 1999.
Kazakhstan ranks 82nd of 162 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military spending in Kazakhstan, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1.04 billion constant 2024 US$ | — |
| 1994 | 668.62 million constant 2024 US$ | -35.9% |
| 1995 | 690.03 million constant 2024 US$ | +3.2% |
| 1996 | 744.90 million constant 2024 US$ | +8.0% |
| 1997 | 696.37 million constant 2024 US$ | -6.5% |
| 1998 | 691.41 million constant 2024 US$ | -0.7% |
| 1999 | 577.96 million constant 2024 US$ | -16.4% |
| 2000 | 605.66 million constant 2024 US$ | +4.8% |
| 2001 | 890.50 million constant 2024 US$ | +47.0% |
| 2002 | 976.01 million constant 2024 US$ | +9.6% |
| 2003 | 1.16 billion constant 2024 US$ | +18.4% |
| 2004 | 1.32 billion constant 2024 US$ | +14.3% |
| 2005 | 1.66 billion constant 2024 US$ | +26.0% |
| 2006 | 1.95 billion constant 2024 US$ | +16.9% |
| 2007 | 2.93 billion constant 2024 US$ | +50.4% |
| 2008 | 2.78 billion constant 2024 US$ | -5.0% |
| 2009 | 2.62 billion constant 2024 US$ | -5.7% |
| 2010 | 2.88 billion constant 2024 US$ | +9.8% |
| 2011 | 3.17 billion constant 2024 US$ | +10.2% |
| 2012 | 3.70 billion constant 2024 US$ | +16.7% |
| 2013 | 4.17 billion constant 2024 US$ | +12.8% |
| 2014 | 4.16 billion constant 2024 US$ | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 4.28 billion constant 2024 US$ | +2.9% |
| 2016 | 3.62 billion constant 2024 US$ | -15.5% |
| 2017 | 3.47 billion constant 2024 US$ | -4.0% |
| 2018 | 3.74 billion constant 2024 US$ | +7.6% |
| 2019 | 4.88 billion constant 2024 US$ | +30.5% |
| 2020 | 2.12 billion constant 2024 US$ | -56.5% |
| 2021 | 2.11 billion constant 2024 US$ | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 1.43 billion constant 2024 US$ | -32.2% |
| 2023 | 1.23 billion constant 2024 US$ | -13.7% |
| 2024 | 1.17 billion constant 2024 US$ | -5.4% |
| 2025 | 1.31 billion constant 2024 US$ | +11.9% |
Kazakhstan compared with similar countries
- Kazakhstan's 1.31 billion constant 2024 US$ is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.62 billion constant 2024 US$, 80% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Kazakhstan's 1.31 billion constant 2024 US$ is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.80 billion constant 2024 US$, 47% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 730.44 million constant 2024 US$ | 577.96 million constant 2024 US$ | 1.04 billion constant 2024 US$ | 7 |
| 2000s | 1.69 billion constant 2024 US$ | 605.66 million constant 2024 US$ | 2.93 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.81 billion constant 2024 US$ | 2.88 billion constant 2024 US$ | 4.88 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.56 billion constant 2024 US$ | 1.17 billion constant 2024 US$ | 2.12 billion constant 2024 US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Kazakhstan
More reference data data for Kazakhstan
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.52 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.8607 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 4.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 10.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 25.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.69 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending in Kazakhstan?
- Military spending in Kazakhstan was 1.31 billion 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 Kazakhstan?
- The highest recorded value was 4.88 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2019.
- What is the lowest military spending recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 577.96 million constant 2024 US$ in 1999.
- How does Kazakhstan rank for military spending?
- Kazakhstan ranks 82nd out of 162 countries with data for 2025.
- Is military spending rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 69.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kazakhstan 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.