Military spending in Pakistan
Pakistan: Military spending was 11.48 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
11.48 billion constant 2024 US$
Change on year
up 11.4%
World rank
34th
of 162 countries
All-time high
11.99 billion constant 2024 US$
in 2021
All-time low
522.60 million constant 2024 US$
in 1957
Years of data
70
1956–2025
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$, in 1957.
That places Pakistan 34th out of 162 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military spending in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 629.68 million constant 2024 US$ | — |
| 1957 | 522.60 million constant 2024 US$ | -17.0% |
| 1958 | 542.53 million constant 2024 US$ | +3.8% |
| 1959 | 639.54 million constant 2024 US$ | +17.9% |
| 1960 | 666.41 million constant 2024 US$ | +4.2% |
| 1961 | 659.61 million constant 2024 US$ | -1.0% |
| 1962 | 632.22 million constant 2024 US$ | -4.2% |
| 1963 | 683.24 million constant 2024 US$ | +8.1% |
| 1964 | 769.94 million constant 2024 US$ | +12.7% |
| 1965 | 1.24 billion constant 2024 US$ | +61.5% |
| 1966 | 1.45 billion constant 2024 US$ | +16.6% |
| 1967 | 1.18 billion constant 2024 US$ | -18.5% |
| 1968 | 1.21 billion constant 2024 US$ | +2.8% |
| 1969 | 1.32 billion constant 2024 US$ | +8.7% |
| 1970 | 1.44 billion constant 2024 US$ | +9.1% |
| 1971 | 1.60 billion constant 2024 US$ | +11.1% |
| 1972 | 1.79 billion constant 2024 US$ | +12.1% |
| 1973 | 1.68 billion constant 2024 US$ | -6.6% |
| 1974 | 1.67 billion constant 2024 US$ | -0.3% |
| 1975 | 1.75 billion constant 2024 US$ | +4.7% |
| 1976 | 1.77 billion constant 2024 US$ | +0.8% |
| 1977 | 1.76 billion constant 2024 US$ | -0.4% |
| 1978 | 1.87 billion constant 2024 US$ | +6.4% |
| 1979 | 1.98 billion constant 2024 US$ | +5.8% |
| 1980 | 2.14 billion constant 2024 US$ | +8.0% |
| 1981 | 2.32 billion constant 2024 US$ | +8.6% |
| 1982 | 2.80 billion constant 2024 US$ | +20.5% |
| 1983 | 3.12 billion constant 2024 US$ | +11.6% |
| 1984 | 3.36 billion constant 2024 US$ | +7.5% |
| 1985 | 3.65 billion constant 2024 US$ | +8.9% |
| 1986 | 3.93 billion constant 2024 US$ | +7.5% |
| 1987 | 4.30 billion constant 2024 US$ | +9.4% |
| 1988 | 4.45 billion constant 2024 US$ | +3.5% |
| 1989 | 4.46 billion constant 2024 US$ | +0.3% |
| 1990 | 4.71 billion constant 2024 US$ | +5.5% |
| 1991 | 5.04 billion constant 2024 US$ | +7.0% |
| 1992 | 5.36 billion constant 2024 US$ | +6.3% |
| 1993 | 5.33 billion constant 2024 US$ | -0.5% |
| 1994 | 5.18 billion constant 2024 US$ | -2.9% |
| 1995 | 5.27 billion constant 2024 US$ | +1.7% |
| 1996 | 5.26 billion constant 2024 US$ | -0.0% |
| 1997 | 5.04 billion constant 2024 US$ | -4.3% |
| 1998 | 5.04 billion constant 2024 US$ | -0.0% |
| 1999 | 5.09 billion constant 2024 US$ | +1.0% |
| 2000 | 5.10 billion constant 2024 US$ | +0.2% |
| 2001 | 5.46 billion constant 2024 US$ | +7.0% |
| 2002 | 5.87 billion constant 2024 US$ | +7.5% |
| 2003 | 6.27 billion constant 2024 US$ | +6.9% |
| 2004 | 6.53 billion constant 2024 US$ | +4.1% |
| 2005 | 6.80 billion constant 2024 US$ | +4.1% |
| 2006 | 6.91 billion constant 2024 US$ | +1.7% |
| 2007 | 6.96 billion constant 2024 US$ | +0.7% |
| 2008 | 6.56 billion constant 2024 US$ | -5.7% |
| 2009 | 6.76 billion constant 2024 US$ | +3.1% |
| 2010 | 7.07 billion constant 2024 US$ | +4.6% |
| 2011 | 7.45 billion constant 2024 US$ | +5.4% |
| 2012 | 7.90 billion constant 2024 US$ | +6.0% |
| 2013 | 8.17 billion constant 2024 US$ | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 8.60 billion constant 2024 US$ | +5.2% |
| 2015 | 9.34 billion constant 2024 US$ | +8.6% |
| 2016 | 9.66 billion constant 2024 US$ | +3.4% |
| 2017 | 10.58 billion constant 2024 US$ | +9.6% |
| 2018 | 11.84 billion constant 2024 US$ | +11.8% |
| 2019 | 11.69 billion constant 2024 US$ | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 11.50 billion constant 2024 US$ | -1.6% |
| 2021 | 11.99 billion constant 2024 US$ | +4.3% |
| 2022 | 11.20 billion constant 2024 US$ | -6.7% |
| 2023 | 9.78 billion constant 2024 US$ | -12.7% |
| 2024 | 10.30 billion constant 2024 US$ | +5.4% |
| 2025 | 11.48 billion constant 2024 US$ | +11.4% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 11.48 billion constant 2024 US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 557.82 million constant 2024 US$, 20.6× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 11.48 billion constant 2024 US$ is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 5.93 billion constant 2024 US$, 1.9× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Military spending in Pakistan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | +61.5% | 769.94 million constant 2024 US$ | 1.24 billion constant 2024 US$ |
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
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 6.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 20.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 61.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 61.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 20.3 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 91.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 260 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.79 (2050)
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.