Africa Eastern and Southern vs Sudan: Military expenditure (% of general government expenditure)
Africa Eastern and Southern
4.3%
in 2025
Sudan
9.5%
in 2021
Africa Eastern and Southern rank
39th
Sudan rank
37th
Military expenditure (% of general government expenditure) over time
- Africa Eastern and Southern
- Sudan
How they compare
Sudan currently reports 9.5% against 4.3% in Africa Eastern and Southern, a difference of 5.2%.
That makes Sudan's figure about 2.2 times Africa Eastern and Southern's.
Across all 17 years both countries report, Sudan has been ahead every year.
Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 39th and Sudan ranks 37th of 44 groups.
Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa Eastern and Southern | Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.2% | 24.8% | 17.6% | Sudan |
| 2010s | 5.0% | 18.0% | 12.9% | Sudan |
| 2020s | 4.3% | 9.3% | 4.9% | Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher military expenditure, Africa Eastern and Southern or Sudan?
- Sudan, at 9.5% against 4.3% in Africa Eastern and Southern as of 2021.
- What is the difference in military expenditure between Africa Eastern and Southern and Sudan?
- 5.2%, with Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa Eastern and Southern and Sudan?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do Africa Eastern and Southern and Sudan rank globally for military expenditure?
- Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 39th and Sudan ranks 37th 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