Military spending sipri in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Military spending sipri was 133.49 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Military spending sipri in Zimbabwe, 1980–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, military spending sipri in Zimbabwe stood at 133.49 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 35.7% on the previous year and up 55.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending sipri in Zimbabwe peaked at 223.69 million in 2002 and was at its lowest, 23.81 million, in 2010.
Zimbabwe ranks 134th of 162 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military spending sipri in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 37.61 million | — |
| 1981 | 31.36 million | -16.6% |
| 1982 | 35.00 million | +11.6% |
| 1983 | 37.73 million | +7.8% |
| 1984 | 32.11 million | -14.9% |
| 1985 | 32.79 million | +2.1% |
| 1986 | 32.78 million | -0.0% |
| 1987 | 33.35 million | +1.7% |
| 1988 | 34.94 million | +4.8% |
| 1989 | 36.48 million | +4.4% |
| 1990 | 36.67 million | +0.5% |
| 1991 | 38.14 million | +4.0% |
| 1992 | 30.99 million | -18.8% |
| 1993 | 26.02 million | -16.0% |
| 1994 | 26.56 million | +2.1% |
| 1995 | 24.44 million | -8.0% |
| 1996 | 25.58 million | +4.7% |
| 1997 | 27.58 million | +7.8% |
| 1998 | 37.65 million | +36.5% |
| 1999 | 37.44 million | -0.6% |
| 2000 | 47.11 million | +25.8% |
| 2001 | 62.10 million | +31.8% |
| 2002 | 223.69 million | +260.2% |
| 2003 | 70.39 million | -68.5% |
| 2004 | 43.33 million | -38.4% |
| 2005 | 32.47 million | -25.1% |
| 2006 | 30.05 million | -7.5% |
| 2010 | 23.81 million | -20.7% |
| 2011 | 46.46 million | +95.1% |
| 2012 | 71.85 million | +54.6% |
| 2013 | 79.23 million | +10.3% |
| 2014 | 81.94 million | +3.4% |
| 2015 | 85.92 million | +4.9% |
| 2016 | 82.97 million | -3.4% |
| 2017 | 78.19 million | -5.8% |
| 2018 | 87.27 million | +11.6% |
| 2019 | 79.90 million | -8.4% |
| 2020 | 105.51 million | +32.1% |
| 2021 | 193.13 million | +83.1% |
| 2022 | 171.64 million | -11.1% |
| 2023 | 64.89 million | -62.2% |
| 2024 | 98.39 million | +51.6% |
| 2025 | 133.49 million | +35.7% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 133.49 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 557.82 million, 24% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 133.49 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 336.91 million, 40% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Military spending sipri in Zimbabwe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | +260.2% | 62.10 million | 223.69 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 34.41 million | 31.36 million | 37.73 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 31.11 million | 24.44 million | 38.14 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 72.74 million | 30.05 million | 223.69 million | 7 |
| 2010s | 71.76 million | 23.81 million | 87.27 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 127.84 million | 64.89 million | 193.13 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More reference data data for Zimbabwe
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.1903 (2026)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.2726 (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.8086 (2026)
- Country level monthly temperature anomalies -0.5886 (2026)
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Urban area long term, annual growth rate 1.8 % 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 0.0002 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending sipri in Zimbabwe?
- Military spending sipri in Zimbabwe was 133.49 million in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military spending sipri recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 223.69 million in 2002.
- What is the lowest military spending sipri recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.81 million in 2010.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for military spending sipri?
- Zimbabwe ranks 134th out of 162 countries with data for 2025.
- Is military spending sipri rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 55.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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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