Africa Eastern and Southern vs Vietnam: Military expenditure (% of general government expenditure)
Africa Eastern and Southern
4.3%
in 2025
Vietnam
9.9%
in 2025
Africa Eastern and Southern rank
39th
Vietnam rank
36th
Military expenditure (% of general government expenditure) over time
- Africa Eastern and Southern
- Vietnam
How they compare
Vietnam currently reports 9.9% against 4.3% in Africa Eastern and Southern, a difference of 5.6%.
That makes Vietnam's figure about 2.3 times Africa Eastern and Southern's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 23 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Vietnam ahead.
Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 39th and Vietnam ranks 36th of 44 groups.
Vietnam has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa Eastern and Southern | Vietnam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.9% | 7.7% | 0.8% | Vietnam |
| 2010s | 5.3% | 10.2% | 4.8% | Vietnam |
| 2020s | 4.3% | 9.7% | 5.4% | Vietnam |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher military expenditure, Africa Eastern and Southern or Vietnam?
- Vietnam, at 9.9% against 4.3% in Africa Eastern and Southern as of 2025.
- What is the difference in military expenditure between Africa Eastern and Southern and Vietnam?
- 5.6%, with Vietnam ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa Eastern and Southern and Vietnam?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2025.
- How do Africa Eastern and Southern and Vietnam rank globally for military expenditure?
- Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 39th and Vietnam ranks 36th 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