Military spending sipri in Zambia
Zambia: Military spending sipri was 342.74 million in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
342.74 million
Change on year
down 1.8%
World rank
117th
of 162 countries
All-time high
368.57 million
in 1986
All-time low
76.95 million
in 1996
Years of data
37
1984–2025
Military spending sipri in Zambia, 1984–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, military spending sipri in Zambia stood at 342.74 million.
The figure is down 1.8% on the previous year and down 5.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending sipri in Zambia peaked at 368.57 million in 1986 and was at its lowest, 76.95 million, in 1996.
Zambia ranks 117th of 162 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 37 years of available data.
Military spending sipri in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 247.92 million | — |
| 1985 | 199.82 million | -19.4% |
| 1986 | 368.57 million | +84.5% |
| 1987 | 332.63 million | -9.8% |
| 1988 | 247.94 million | -25.5% |
| 1989 | 358.34 million | +44.5% |
| 1990 | 315.52 million | -11.9% |
| 1991 | 210.90 million | -33.2% |
| 1992 | 239.69 million | +13.6% |
| 1993 | 116.33 million | -51.5% |
| 1994 | 136.79 million | +17.6% |
| 1995 | 115.05 million | -15.9% |
| 1996 | 76.95 million | -33.1% |
| 1997 | 77.14 million | +0.2% |
| 1999 | 114.92 million | +49.0% |
| 2004 | 150.51 million | +31.0% |
| 2005 | 168.53 million | +12.0% |
| 2006 | 184.12 million | +9.3% |
| 2007 | 208.57 million | +13.3% |
| 2008 | 207.79 million | -0.4% |
| 2009 | 196.17 million | -5.6% |
| 2010 | 217.95 million | +11.1% |
| 2011 | 228.92 million | +5.0% |
| 2012 | 254.82 million | +11.3% |
| 2013 | 274.98 million | +7.9% |
| 2014 | 338.33 million | +23.0% |
| 2015 | 361.94 million | +7.0% |
| 2016 | 294.99 million | -18.5% |
| 2017 | 287.18 million | -2.6% |
| 2018 | 329.76 million | +14.8% |
| 2019 | 288.14 million | -12.6% |
| 2020 | 255.96 million | -11.2% |
| 2021 | 234.98 million | -8.2% |
| 2022 | 268.85 million | +14.4% |
| 2023 | 327.93 million | +22.0% |
| 2024 | 348.99 million | +6.4% |
| 2025 | 342.74 million | -1.8% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 342.74 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 557.82 million, 61% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 342.74 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 336.91 million, 1.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 292.54 million | 199.82 million | 368.57 million | 6 |
| 1990s | 155.92 million | 76.95 million | 315.52 million | 9 |
| 2000s | 185.95 million | 150.51 million | 208.57 million | 6 |
| 2010s | 287.70 million | 217.95 million | 361.94 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 296.58 million | 234.98 million | 348.99 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
More reference data data for Zambia
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.0386 (2026)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.0941 (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies -0.018 (2026)
- Country level monthly temperature anomalies 0.3261 (2026)
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Urban area long term, annual growth rate 3.69 % change on previous year (2025)
- Urban area long term, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban area long term, per capita 0.0001 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending sipri in Zambia?
- Military spending sipri in Zambia was 342.74 million in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military spending sipri recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 368.57 million in 1986.
- What is the lowest military spending sipri recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 76.95 million in 1996.
- How does Zambia rank for military spending sipri?
- Zambia ranks 117th out of 162 countries with data for 2025.
- Is military spending sipri rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Zambia 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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