South Korea vs Sub-Saharan Africa: Military expenditure (% of general government expenditure)
South Korea
10.8%
in 2025
Sub-Saharan Africa
5.2%
in 2025
South Korea rank
31st
Sub-Saharan Africa rank
34th
Military expenditure (% of general government expenditure) over time
- South Korea
- Sub-Saharan Africa
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 10.8% against 5.2% in Sub-Saharan Africa, a difference of 5.6%.
That makes South Korea's figure about 2.1 times Sub-Saharan Africa's.
Across all 18 years both countries report, South Korea has been ahead every year.
South Korea ranks 31st and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 34th of 164 countries.
South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Sub-Saharan Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12.8% | 7.3% | 5.5% | South Korea |
| 2010s | 12.5% | 5.6% | 6.9% | South Korea |
| 2020s | 10.8% | 5.1% | 5.8% | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher military expenditure, South Korea or Sub-Saharan Africa?
- South Korea, at 10.8% against 5.2% in Sub-Saharan Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in military expenditure between South Korea and Sub-Saharan Africa?
- 5.6%, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Sub-Saharan Africa?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do South Korea and Sub-Saharan Africa rank globally for military expenditure?
- South Korea ranks 31st and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 34th 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