Military spending sipri in Malaysia
Malaysia: Military spending sipri was 4.55 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
4.55 billion
Change on year
up 3.8%
World rank
54th
of 162 countries
All-time high
4.55 billion
in 2015
All-time low
177.36 million
in 1961
Years of data
69
1957–2025
Military spending sipri in Malaysia, 1957–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military spending sipri in Malaysia is 4.55 billion, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 3.8% on the previous year and down 0.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending sipri in Malaysia peaked at 4.55 billion in 2015 and was at its lowest, 177.36 million, in 1961.
That places Malaysia 54th 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 sipri in Malaysia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 252.82 million | — |
| 1958 | 265.83 million | +5.1% |
| 1959 | 231.66 million | -12.9% |
| 1960 | 213.81 million | -7.7% |
| 1961 | 177.36 million | -17.0% |
| 1962 | 182.62 million | +3.0% |
| 1963 | 245.86 million | +34.6% |
| 1964 | 343.73 million | +39.8% |
| 1965 | 482.26 million | +40.3% |
| 1966 | 598.70 million | +24.1% |
| 1967 | 552.37 million | -7.7% |
| 1968 | 572.15 million | +3.6% |
| 1969 | 556.78 million | -2.7% |
| 1970 | 759.17 million | +36.3% |
| 1971 | 851.06 million | +12.1% |
| 1972 | 838.63 million | -1.5% |
| 1973 | 776.74 million | -7.4% |
| 1974 | 872.95 million | +12.4% |
| 1975 | 921.98 million | +5.6% |
| 1976 | 951.96 million | +3.3% |
| 1977 | 1.28 billion | +34.0% |
| 1978 | 1.09 billion | -14.6% |
| 1979 | 1.27 billion | +16.9% |
| 1980 | 1.58 billion | +24.1% |
| 1981 | 2.13 billion | +34.7% |
| 1982 | 2.03 billion | -4.8% |
| 1983 | 1.81 billion | -10.5% |
| 1984 | 1.67 billion | -7.8% |
| 1985 | 1.49 billion | -10.7% |
| 1986 | 1.28 billion | -14.3% |
| 1987 | 1.86 billion | +45.3% |
| 1988 | 1.21 billion | -35.0% |
| 1989 | 1.45 billion | +19.8% |
| 1990 | 1.55 billion | +7.4% |
| 1991 | 2.12 billion | +36.1% |
| 1992 | 2.10 billion | -0.6% |
| 1993 | 2.23 billion | +6.3% |
| 1994 | 2.42 billion | +8.4% |
| 1995 | 2.57 billion | +6.3% |
| 1996 | 2.48 billion | -3.8% |
| 1997 | 2.33 billion | -6.0% |
| 1998 | 1.71 billion | -26.5% |
| 1999 | 2.31 billion | +35.3% |
| 2000 | 2.10 billion | -9.2% |
| 2001 | 2.61 billion | +24.4% |
| 2002 | 2.97 billion | +13.6% |
| 2003 | 3.78 billion | +27.4% |
| 2004 | 3.65 billion | -3.4% |
| 2005 | 3.91 billion | +7.0% |
| 2006 | 3.82 billion | -2.1% |
| 2007 | 4.27 billion | +11.7% |
| 2008 | 4.37 billion | +2.3% |
| 2009 | 4.12 billion | -5.6% |
| 2010 | 3.60 billion | -12.6% |
| 2011 | 4.04 billion | +12.1% |
| 2012 | 3.85 billion | -4.6% |
| 2013 | 4.20 billion | +9.0% |
| 2014 | 4.23 billion | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 4.55 billion | +7.7% |
| 2016 | 4.36 billion | -4.3% |
| 2017 | 3.66 billion | -16.0% |
| 2018 | 3.34 billion | -8.8% |
| 2019 | 3.23 billion | -3.4% |
| 2020 | 3.43 billion | +6.1% |
| 2021 | 3.59 billion | +4.7% |
| 2022 | 3.69 billion | +2.7% |
| 2023 | 3.98 billion | +7.9% |
| 2024 | 4.38 billion | +10.1% |
| 2025 | 4.55 billion | +3.8% |
Malaysia compared with similar countries
- Malaysia's 4.55 billion is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.62 billion, 2.8× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Malaysia's 4.55 billion is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4.65 billion, 98% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 250.11 million | 231.66 million | 265.83 million | 3 |
| 1960s | 392.57 million | 177.36 million | 598.70 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 961.17 million | 759.17 million | 1.28 billion | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.65 billion | 1.21 billion | 2.13 billion | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.18 billion | 1.55 billion | 2.57 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.56 billion | 2.10 billion | 4.37 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.91 billion | 3.23 billion | 4.55 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.93 billion | 3.43 billion | 4.55 billion | 6 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
- 51 Azerbaijan 4.67 billion compare
- 52 Myanmar 4.65 billion compare
- 53 Hungary 4.62 billion compare
- 55 Argentina 3.73 billion compare
- 56 Bangladesh 3.66 billion compare
- 57 South Africa 3.00 billion compare
More reference data data for Malaysia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.7102 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5869 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1487 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.64 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 21.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.8098 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending sipri in Malaysia?
- Military spending sipri in Malaysia was 4.55 billion in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military spending sipri recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 4.55 billion in 2015.
- What is the lowest military spending sipri recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 177.36 million in 1961.
- How does Malaysia rank for military spending sipri?
- Malaysia ranks 54th out of 162 countries with data for 2025.
- Is military spending sipri rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia 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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