Central African Republic vs Serbia: Military expenditure

Central African Republic
2.5%
in 2024
Serbia
2.6%
in 2024
Central African Republic rank
45th
Serbia rank
42nd

Military expenditure over time

  • Central African Republic
  • Serbia
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How they compare

Serbia currently reports 2.6% against 2.5% in Central African Republic, a difference of 0.1%.

The two have swapped places 6 times across 23 shared years of data; in 1996 it was Serbia ahead.

Central African Republic ranks 45th and Serbia ranks 42nd of 165 countries.

Serbia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Central African Republic Serbia Difference Ahead
1990s 1.2% 3.2% 1.9% Serbia
2000s 1.3% 2.6% 1.3% Serbia
2010s 1.9% 1.9% 0.1% Serbia
2020s 2.1% 2.4% 0.3% Serbia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher military expenditure, Central African Republic or Serbia?
Serbia, at 2.6% against 2.5% in Central African Republic as of 2024.
What is the difference in military expenditure between Central African Republic and Serbia?
0.1%, with Serbia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and Serbia?
23 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2024.
How do Central African Republic and Serbia rank globally for military expenditure?
Central African Republic ranks 45th and Serbia ranks 42nd of 165 countries.
Where does this data come from?
SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), published as Military expenditure (% of GDP). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Military expenditure (% of GDP)
Unit
% of GDP
Source
SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
210 places, 10,550 data points, 1960–2024
Last refreshed

Military expenditure by country as percentage of gross domestic product