Military spending in Pakistan
Pakistan: Military spending was 11.48 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Military spending in Pakistan, 1956–2025
Source: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military spending in Pakistan is 11.48 billion constant 2024 US$, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 11.4% on the previous year and up 22.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending in Pakistan peaked at 11.99 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2021 and was at its lowest, 522.60 million constant 2024 US$, in 1957.
That places Pakistan 34th out of 162 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 583.59 million constant 2024 US$ | 522.60 million constant 2024 US$ | 639.54 million constant 2024 US$ | 4 |
| 1960s | 982.02 million constant 2024 US$ | 632.22 million constant 2024 US$ | 1.45 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.73 billion constant 2024 US$ | 1.44 billion constant 2024 US$ | 1.98 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.45 billion constant 2024 US$ | 2.14 billion constant 2024 US$ | 4.46 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.13 billion constant 2024 US$ | 4.71 billion constant 2024 US$ | 5.36 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.32 billion constant 2024 US$ | 5.10 billion constant 2024 US$ | 6.96 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.23 billion constant 2024 US$ | 7.07 billion constant 2024 US$ | 11.84 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.04 billion constant 2024 US$ | 9.78 billion constant 2024 US$ | 11.99 billion constant 2024 US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
- 31 Colombia 13.74 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 32 Belgium 13.59 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 33 Yemen 12.32 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 35 Vietnam 10.91 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 36 Romania 8.81 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
- 37 Kuwait 7.92 billion constant 2024 US$ compare
More reference data data for Pakistan
- Spring temperature anomalies 2.2 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.3588 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.2084 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.19 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.33 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 400.52 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 Pakistan?
- Military spending in Pakistan was 11.48 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 Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 11.99 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2021.
- What is the lowest military spending recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 522.60 million constant 2024 US$ in 1957.
- How does Pakistan rank for military spending?
- Pakistan ranks 34th out of 162 countries with data for 2025.
- Is military spending rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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.