Africa Eastern and Southern vs Colombia: Military expenditure (% of general government expenditure)
Africa Eastern and Southern
4.3%
in 2025
Colombia
9.3%
in 2025
Africa Eastern and Southern rank
39th
Colombia rank
38th
Military expenditure (% of general government expenditure) over time
- Africa Eastern and Southern
- Colombia
How they compare
Colombia currently reports 9.3% against 4.3% in Africa Eastern and Southern, a difference of 5.0%.
That makes Colombia's figure about 2.2 times Africa Eastern and Southern's.
Across all 26 years both countries report, Colombia has been ahead every year.
Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 39th and Colombia ranks 38th of 44 groups.
Colombia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa Eastern and Southern | Colombia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.2% | 12.3% | 5.2% | Colombia |
| 2010s | 5.3% | 10.3% | 5.0% | Colombia |
| 2020s | 4.3% | 9.2% | 4.9% | Colombia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher military expenditure, Africa Eastern and Southern or Colombia?
- Colombia, at 9.3% against 4.3% in Africa Eastern and Southern as of 2025.
- What is the difference in military expenditure between Africa Eastern and Southern and Colombia?
- 5.0%, with Colombia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa Eastern and Southern and Colombia?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Africa Eastern and Southern and Colombia rank globally for military expenditure?
- Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 39th and Colombia ranks 38th of 44 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), published as Military expenditure (% of general government expenditure). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Military expenditure expressed as a percentage of general government expenditure