Central Europe and the Baltics vs Saudi Arabia: Military expenditure (% of GDP)
Central Europe and the Baltics
3.0%
in 2025
Saudi Arabia
6.5%
in 2025
Central Europe and the Baltics rank
7th
Saudi Arabia rank
8th
Military expenditure (% of GDP) over time
- Central Europe and the Baltics
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 6.5% against 3.0% in Central Europe and the Baltics, a difference of 3.5%.
That makes Saudi Arabia's figure about 2.1 times Central Europe and the Baltics's.
Across all 45 years both countries report, Saudi Arabia has been ahead every year.
Central Europe and the Baltics ranks 7th and Saudi Arabia ranks 8th of 45 groups.
Saudi Arabia has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central Europe and the Baltics | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.4% | 12.4% | 9.1% | Saudi Arabia |
| 1980s | 3.9% | 15.1% | 11.3% | Saudi Arabia |
| 1990s | 2.4% | 11.3% | 8.9% | Saudi Arabia |
| 2000s | 1.7% | 9.0% | 7.2% | Saudi Arabia |
| 2010s | 1.5% | 8.9% | 7.4% | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 2.3% | 6.6% | 4.4% | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher military expenditure, Central Europe and the Baltics or Saudi Arabia?
- Saudi Arabia, at 6.5% against 3.0% in Central Europe and the Baltics as of 2025.
- What is the difference in military expenditure between Central Europe and the Baltics and Saudi Arabia?
- 3.5%, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central Europe and the Baltics and Saudi Arabia?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do Central Europe and the Baltics and Saudi Arabia rank globally for military expenditure?
- Central Europe and the Baltics ranks 7th and Saudi Arabia ranks 8th of 45 groups.
- 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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Military expenditure by country as percentage of gross domestic product