Kazakhstan vs South Africa: Military expenditure (% of general government expenditure)
Kazakhstan
2.1%
in 2025
South Africa
2.2%
in 2025
Kazakhstan rank
149th
South Africa rank
147th
Military expenditure (% of general government expenditure) over time
- Kazakhstan
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 2.2% against 2.1% in Kazakhstan, a difference of 0.1%.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2002 it was South Africa ahead.
Kazakhstan ranks 149th and South Africa ranks 147th of 164 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Kazakhstan averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Kazakhstan | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.8% | 4.9% | 0.1% | South Africa |
| 2010s | 4.6% | 3.3% | 1.3% | Kazakhstan |
| 2020s | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0.1% | Kazakhstan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher military expenditure, Kazakhstan or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 2.2% against 2.1% in Kazakhstan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in military expenditure between Kazakhstan and South Africa?
- 0.1%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Kazakhstan and South Africa?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2025.
- How do Kazakhstan and South Africa rank globally for military expenditure?
- Kazakhstan ranks 149th 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