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
0102030198820062024

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

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