Military spending in Mozambique
Mozambique: Military spending was 445.67 million constant 2024 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Military spending in Mozambique, 1980–2025
Source: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
In 2025, military spending in Mozambique stood at 445.67 million constant 2024 US$.
The figure is down 7.9% on the previous year and up 168.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending in Mozambique peaked at 483.87 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 58.13 million constant 2024 US$, in 1996.
That places Mozambique 111th out of 162 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 122.19 million constant 2024 US$ | 82.87 million constant 2024 US$ | 151.59 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 94.37 million constant 2024 US$ | 58.13 million constant 2024 US$ | 137.79 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 101.43 million constant 2024 US$ | 84.08 million constant 2024 US$ | 121.77 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 179.29 million constant 2024 US$ | 121.43 million constant 2024 US$ | 278.75 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 435.54 million constant 2024 US$ | 389.10 million constant 2024 US$ | 483.87 million constant 2024 US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
- 108 Senegal 532.84 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 109 El Salvador 488.54 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 110 Niger 449.94 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 112 Nepal 429.02 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 113 Paraguay 405.76 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 114 Namibia 386.27 million constant 2024 US$ compare
More reference data data for Mozambique
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.0001 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.7491 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.0188 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.11 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.637 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 257.68 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 Mozambique?
- Military spending in Mozambique was 445.67 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 Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 483.87 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest military spending recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 58.13 million constant 2024 US$ in 1996.
- How does Mozambique rank for military spending?
- Mozambique ranks 111th out of 162 countries with data for 2025.
- Is military spending rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 168.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique 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.