Gambia vs South Africa: Military expenditure (% of general government expenditure)
Gambia
2.2%
in 2025
South Africa
2.2%
in 2025
Gambia rank
148th
South Africa rank
147th
Military expenditure (% of general government expenditure) over time
- Gambia
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 2.2% against 2.2% in Gambia, a difference of 0.0%.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 22 shared years of data; in 2000 it was South Africa ahead.
Gambia ranks 148th and South Africa ranks 147th of 164 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Gambia averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Gambia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.3% | 5.0% | 1.7% | South Africa |
| 2010s | 4.5% | 3.3% | 1.2% | Gambia |
| 2020s | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.3% | Gambia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher military expenditure, Gambia or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 2.2% against 2.2% in Gambia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in military expenditure between Gambia and South Africa?
- 0.0%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Gambia and South Africa?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Gambia and South Africa rank globally for military expenditure?
- Gambia ranks 148th and South Africa ranks 147th of 164 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