Arab World vs Ukraine: Military expenditure

Arab World
16.9%
in 2024
Ukraine
54.0%
in 2024
Arab World rank
2nd
Ukraine rank
1st

Military expenditure over time

  • Arab World
  • Ukraine
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How they compare

Ukraine currently reports 54.0% against 16.9% in Arab World, a difference of 37.1%.

That makes Ukraine's figure about 3.2 times Arab World's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 27 shared years of data; in 1997 it was Arab World ahead.

Arab World ranks 2nd and Ukraine ranks 1st of 43 groups.

Across the 4 decades both report, Arab World averaged higher in 3 and Ukraine in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Arab World Ukraine Difference Ahead
1990s 23.1% 10.5% 12.7% Arab World
2000s 18.7% 6.9% 11.7% Arab World
2010s 17.9% 7.1% 10.8% Arab World
2020s 16.9% 32.1% 15.2% Ukraine

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher military expenditure, Arab World or Ukraine?
Ukraine, at 54.0% against 16.9% in Arab World as of 2024.
What is the difference in military expenditure between Arab World and Ukraine?
37.1%, with Ukraine ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Arab World and Ukraine?
27 years are reported by both, from 1997 to 2024.
How do Arab World and Ukraine rank globally for military expenditure?
Arab World ranks 2nd and Ukraine ranks 1st 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

Indicator
Military expenditure (% of general government expenditure)
Unit
% of general government expenditure
Source
SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
204 places, 5,828 data points, 1988–2024
Last refreshed

Military expenditure expressed as a percentage of general government expenditure