Central African Republic vs Jordan: Military expenditure

Central African Republic
14.1%
in 2024
Jordan
14.4%
in 2024
Central African Republic rank
21st
Jordan rank
19th

Military expenditure over time

  • Central African Republic
  • Jordan
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How they compare

Jordan currently reports 14.4% against 14.1% in Central African Republic, a difference of 0.3%.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 28 shared years of data; in 1991 it was Jordan ahead.

Central African Republic ranks 21st and Jordan ranks 19th of 161 countries.

Jordan has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Central African Republic Jordan Difference Ahead
1990s 7.1% 17.9% 10.8% Jordan
2000s 8.8% 15.7% 7.0% Jordan
2010s 12.4% 14.5% 2.1% Jordan
2020s 11.1% 14.7% 3.6% Jordan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher military expenditure, Central African Republic or Jordan?
Jordan, at 14.4% against 14.1% in Central African Republic as of 2024.
What is the difference in military expenditure between Central African Republic and Jordan?
0.3%, with Jordan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and Jordan?
28 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2024.
How do Central African Republic and Jordan rank globally for military expenditure?
Central African Republic ranks 21st and Jordan ranks 19th 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