Africa Eastern and Southern vs Kuwait: Military expenditure
Africa Eastern and Southern
4.2%
in 2024
Kuwait
9.7%
in 2024
Africa Eastern and Southern rank
38th
Kuwait rank
36th
Military expenditure over time
- Africa Eastern and Southern
- Kuwait
How they compare
Kuwait currently reports 9.7% against 4.2% in Africa Eastern and Southern, a difference of 5.5%.
That makes Kuwait's figure about 2.3 times Africa Eastern and Southern's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Kuwait has been ahead every year.
Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 38th and Kuwait ranks 36th of 43 groups.
Kuwait has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa Eastern and Southern | Kuwait | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.2% | 15.0% | 7.8% | Kuwait |
| 2010s | 5.4% | 9.4% | 4.1% | Kuwait |
| 2020s | 4.5% | 10.7% | 6.2% | Kuwait |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher military expenditure, Africa Eastern and Southern or Kuwait?
- Kuwait, at 9.7% against 4.2% in Africa Eastern and Southern as of 2024.
- What is the difference in military expenditure between Africa Eastern and Southern and Kuwait?
- 5.5%, with Kuwait ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa Eastern and Southern and Kuwait?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Africa Eastern and Southern and Kuwait rank globally for military expenditure?
- Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 38th and Kuwait ranks 36th of 43 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