Africa Eastern and Southern vs Lebanon: Military expenditure
Africa Eastern and Southern
4.2%
in 2024
Lebanon
8.9%
in 2023
Africa Eastern and Southern rank
38th
Lebanon rank
41st
Military expenditure over time
- Africa Eastern and Southern
- Lebanon
How they compare
Lebanon currently reports 8.9% against 4.2% in Africa Eastern and Southern, a difference of 4.7%.
That makes Lebanon's figure about 2.1 times Africa Eastern and Southern's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Lebanon has been ahead every year.
Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 38th and Lebanon ranks 41st of 43 groups.
Lebanon has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa Eastern and Southern | Lebanon | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.2% | 13.1% | 5.9% | Lebanon |
| 2010s | 5.4% | 15.3% | 9.9% | Lebanon |
| 2020s | 4.6% | 10.2% | 5.6% | Lebanon |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher military expenditure, Africa Eastern and Southern or Lebanon?
- Lebanon, at 8.9% against 4.2% in Africa Eastern and Southern as of 2023.
- What is the difference in military expenditure between Africa Eastern and Southern and Lebanon?
- 4.7%, with Lebanon ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa Eastern and Southern and Lebanon?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Africa Eastern and Southern and Lebanon rank globally for military expenditure?
- Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 38th and Lebanon ranks 41st 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