Botswana vs South Sudan: Military expenditure
Botswana
8.0%
in 2024
South Sudan
8.2%
in 2024
Botswana rank
48th
South Sudan rank
47th
Military expenditure over time
- Botswana
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 8.2% against 8.0% in Botswana, a difference of 0.2%.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 14 shared years of data; in 2011 it was South Sudan ahead.
Botswana ranks 48th and South Sudan ranks 47th of 161 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Botswana averaged higher in 1 and South Sudan in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Botswana | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7.5% | 18.4% | 10.8% | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 8.3% | 6.3% | 1.9% | Botswana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher military expenditure, Botswana or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 8.2% against 8.0% in Botswana as of 2024.
- What is the difference in military expenditure between Botswana and South Sudan?
- 0.2%, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and South Sudan?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do Botswana and South Sudan rank globally for military expenditure?
- Botswana ranks 48th and South Sudan ranks 47th of 161 countries.
- 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