Military spending sipri in Malawi
Malawi: Military spending sipri was 127.88 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
127.88 million
Change on year
up 8.7%
World rank
135th
of 162 countries
All-time high
130.46 million
in 2023
All-time low
7.59 million
in 1970
Years of data
58
1968–2025
Military spending sipri in Malawi, 1968–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military spending sipri in Malawi is 127.88 million, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.7% on the previous year and up 165.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending sipri in Malawi peaked at 130.46 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 7.59 million, in 1970.
That places Malawi 135th out of 162 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military spending sipri in Malawi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 7.71 million | — |
| 1969 | 7.65 million | -0.8% |
| 1970 | 7.59 million | -0.8% |
| 1971 | 7.99 million | +5.3% |
| 1972 | 8.56 million | +7.1% |
| 1973 | 14.38 million | +68.0% |
| 1974 | 14.13 million | -1.7% |
| 1975 | 21.33 million | +51.0% |
| 1976 | 19.81 million | -7.1% |
| 1977 | 25.72 million | +29.8% |
| 1978 | 39.67 million | +54.3% |
| 1979 | 56.03 million | +41.2% |
| 1980 | 54.32 million | -3.1% |
| 1981 | 38.82 million | -28.5% |
| 1982 | 29.19 million | -24.8% |
| 1983 | 23.58 million | -19.2% |
| 1984 | 20.04 million | -15.0% |
| 1985 | 23.19 million | +15.7% |
| 1986 | 27.50 million | +18.6% |
| 1987 | 22.81 million | -17.1% |
| 1988 | 18.40 million | -19.3% |
| 1989 | 19.92 million | +8.2% |
| 1990 | 18.80 million | -5.6% |
| 1991 | 16.72 million | -11.1% |
| 1992 | 18.49 million | +10.6% |
| 1993 | 18.76 million | +1.5% |
| 1994 | 18.33 million | -2.3% |
| 1995 | 11.33 million | -38.2% |
| 1996 | 15.04 million | +32.8% |
| 1997 | 19.40 million | +29.0% |
| 1998 | 15.48 million | -20.2% |
| 1999 | 15.10 million | -2.5% |
| 2000 | 12.81 million | -15.1% |
| 2001 | 13.69 million | +6.9% |
| 2002 | 14.81 million | +8.1% |
| 2003 | 15.20 million | +2.7% |
| 2004 | 25.53 million | +67.9% |
| 2005 | 41.85 million | +63.9% |
| 2006 | 34.31 million | -18.0% |
| 2007 | 35.34 million | +3.0% |
| 2008 | 43.20 million | +22.2% |
| 2009 | 52.93 million | +22.5% |
| 2010 | 44.66 million | -15.6% |
| 2011 | 45.59 million | +2.1% |
| 2012 | 52.30 million | +14.7% |
| 2013 | 81.95 million | +56.7% |
| 2014 | 60.66 million | -26.0% |
| 2015 | 48.09 million | -20.7% |
| 2016 | 48.85 million | +1.6% |
| 2017 | 60.41 million | +23.7% |
| 2018 | 66.21 million | +9.6% |
| 2019 | 88.74 million | +34.0% |
| 2020 | 96.08 million | +8.3% |
| 2021 | 87.05 million | -9.4% |
| 2022 | 108.75 million | +24.9% |
| 2023 | 130.46 million | +20.0% |
| 2024 | 117.59 million | -9.9% |
| 2025 | 127.88 million | +8.7% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 127.88 million is below the median for low income countries, which is 193.28 million, 66% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 127.88 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 336.91 million, 38% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.68 million | 7.65 million | 7.71 million | 2 |
| 1970s | 21.52 million | 7.59 million | 56.03 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 27.78 million | 18.40 million | 54.32 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 16.74 million | 11.33 million | 19.40 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 28.97 million | 12.81 million | 52.93 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 59.75 million | 44.66 million | 88.74 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 111.30 million | 87.05 million | 130.46 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
More reference data data for Malawi
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1596 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3426 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5353 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.6012 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.87 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending sipri in Malawi?
- Military spending sipri in Malawi was 127.88 million in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military spending sipri recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 130.46 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest military spending sipri recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.59 million in 1970.
- How does Malawi rank for military spending sipri?
- Malawi ranks 135th out of 162 countries with data for 2025.
- Is military spending sipri rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 165.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi 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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