Poland vs Syrian Arab Republic: Military expenditure

Poland
4.2%
in 2024
Syrian Arab Republic
4.1%
in 2010
Poland rank
18th
Syrian Arab Republic rank
19th

Military expenditure over time

  • Poland
  • Syrian Arab Republic
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How they compare

Poland currently reports 4.2% against 4.1% in Syrian Arab Republic, a difference of 0.1%.

Across all 31 years both countries report, Syrian Arab Republic has been ahead every year.

Poland ranks 18th and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 19th of 165 countries.

Syrian Arab Republic has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Poland Syrian Arab Republic Difference Ahead
1980s 2.8% 13.8% 11.0% Syrian Arab Republic
1990s 2.2% 7.1% 5.0% Syrian Arab Republic
2000s 1.9% 4.9% 3.1% Syrian Arab Republic
2010s 1.8% 4.1% 2.2% Syrian Arab Republic

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher military expenditure, Poland or Syrian Arab Republic?
Poland, at 4.2% against 4.1% in Syrian Arab Republic as of 2024.
What is the difference in military expenditure between Poland and Syrian Arab Republic?
0.1%, with Poland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Poland and Syrian Arab Republic?
31 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2010.
How do Poland and Syrian Arab Republic rank globally for military expenditure?
Poland ranks 18th and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 19th 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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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