Military spending in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Military spending was 346.10 million constant 2024 US$ in 2025. ▲ Rising
Military spending in North Macedonia, 1996–2025
Source: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
In 2025, military spending in North Macedonia stood at 346.10 million constant 2024 US$.
That represents a change of up 15.5% on the previous year and up 154.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending in North Macedonia peaked at 493.15 million constant 2024 US$ in 2001 and was at its lowest, 135.38 million constant 2024 US$, in 1999.
North Macedonia ranks 116th of 162 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 30 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 156.25 million constant 2024 US$ | 135.38 million constant 2024 US$ | 188.63 million constant 2024 US$ | 4 |
| 2000s | 224.60 million constant 2024 US$ | 155.06 million constant 2024 US$ | 493.15 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 149.65 million constant 2024 US$ | 135.40 million constant 2024 US$ | 197.33 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 266.07 million constant 2024 US$ | 186.33 million constant 2024 US$ | 346.10 million constant 2024 US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
- 113 Paraguay 405.76 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 114 Namibia 386.27 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 115 Ghana 385.16 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 117 Zambia 342.74 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 118 Gabon 336.91 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 119 Mauritania 314.82 million constant 2024 US$ compare
More reference data data for North Macedonia
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.9026 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.34 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 2.06 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.56 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.88 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 159.36 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending in North Macedonia?
- Military spending in North Macedonia was 346.10 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 North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 493.15 million constant 2024 US$ in 2001.
- What is the lowest military spending recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 135.38 million constant 2024 US$ in 1999.
- How does North Macedonia rank for military spending?
- North Macedonia ranks 116th out of 162 countries with data for 2025.
- Is military spending rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 154.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this North Macedonia 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.