Africa Eastern and Southern vs Mauritania: Military expenditure
Africa Eastern and Southern
4.2%
in 2024
Mauritania
9.6%
in 2024
Africa Eastern and Southern rank
38th
Mauritania rank
37th
Military expenditure over time
- Africa Eastern and Southern
- Mauritania
How they compare
Mauritania currently reports 9.6% against 4.2% in Africa Eastern and Southern, a difference of 5.4%.
That makes Mauritania's figure about 2.3 times Africa Eastern and Southern's.
Across all 18 years both countries report, Mauritania has been ahead every year.
Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 38th and Mauritania ranks 37th of 43 groups.
Mauritania has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa Eastern and Southern | Mauritania | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.9% | 11.7% | 4.8% | Mauritania |
| 2010s | 5.4% | 10.1% | 4.7% | Mauritania |
| 2020s | 4.5% | 10.7% | 6.2% | Mauritania |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher military expenditure, Africa Eastern and Southern or Mauritania?
- Mauritania, at 9.6% against 4.2% in Africa Eastern and Southern as of 2024.
- What is the difference in military expenditure between Africa Eastern and Southern and Mauritania?
- 5.4%, with Mauritania ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa Eastern and Southern and Mauritania?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2024.
- How do Africa Eastern and Southern and Mauritania rank globally for military expenditure?
- Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 38th and Mauritania ranks 37th 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