Least developed countries vs Singapore: Military expenditure (% of GDP)
Least developed countries
1.2%
in 2025
Singapore
3.0%
in 2025
Least developed countries rank
37th
Singapore rank
36th
Military expenditure (% of GDP) over time
- Least developed countries
- Singapore
How they compare
Singapore currently reports 3.0% against 1.2% in Least developed countries, a difference of 1.8%.
That makes Singapore's figure about 2.5 times Least developed countries's.
Across all 52 years both countries report, Singapore has been ahead every year.
Least developed countries ranks 37th and Singapore ranks 36th of 45 groups.
Singapore has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Least developed countries | Singapore | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.1% | 4.9% | 2.7% | Singapore |
| 1980s | 3.3% | 4.9% | 1.6% | Singapore |
| 1990s | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.5% | Singapore |
| 2000s | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | Singapore |
| 2010s | 1.8% | 3.0% | 1.2% | Singapore |
| 2020s | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | Singapore |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher military expenditure, Least developed countries or Singapore?
- Singapore, at 3.0% against 1.2% in Least developed countries as of 2025.
- What is the difference in military expenditure between Least developed countries and Singapore?
- 1.8%, with Singapore ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Least developed countries and Singapore?
- 52 years are reported by both, from 1973 to 2025.
- How do Least developed countries and Singapore rank globally for military expenditure?
- Least developed countries ranks 37th and Singapore ranks 36th 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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About this data
Military expenditure by country as percentage of gross domestic product