Central African Republic vs Pakistan: Military expenditure

Central African Republic
14.1%
in 2024
Pakistan
13.8%
in 2024
Central African Republic rank
21st
Pakistan rank
22nd

Military expenditure over time

  • Central African Republic
  • Pakistan
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How they compare

Central African Republic currently reports 14.1% against 13.8% in Pakistan, a difference of 0.3%.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 26 shared years of data; in 1993 it was Pakistan ahead.

Central African Republic ranks 21st and Pakistan ranks 22nd of 161 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Central African Republic Pakistan Difference Ahead
1990s 7.2% 26.1% 18.9% Pakistan
2000s 8.8% 21.4% 12.6% Pakistan
2010s 12.4% 17.4% 5.0% Pakistan
2020s 11.1% 16.1% 5.0% Pakistan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher military expenditure, Central African Republic or Pakistan?
Central African Republic, at 14.1% against 13.8% in Pakistan as of 2024.
What is the difference in military expenditure between Central African Republic and Pakistan?
0.3%, with Central African Republic ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and Pakistan?
26 years are reported by both, from 1993 to 2024.
How do Central African Republic and Pakistan rank globally for military expenditure?
Central African Republic ranks 21st and Pakistan ranks 22nd 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