Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) vs Lebanon: Military expenditure
Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries)
3.3%
in 2024
Lebanon
8.9%
in 2023
Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) rank
41st
Lebanon rank
41st
Military expenditure over time
- Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries)
- Lebanon
How they compare
Lebanon currently reports 8.9% against 3.3% in Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries), a difference of 5.6%.
That makes Lebanon's figure about 2.7 times Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries)'s.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Lebanon has been ahead every year.
Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 41st and Lebanon ranks 41st of 43 groups.
Lebanon has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) | Lebanon | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.3% | 13.1% | 8.9% | Lebanon |
| 2010s | 3.7% | 15.3% | 11.5% | Lebanon |
| 2020s | 3.4% | 10.2% | 6.8% | Lebanon |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher military expenditure, Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) or Lebanon?
- Lebanon, at 8.9% against 3.3% in Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) as of 2023.
- What is the difference in military expenditure between Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) and Lebanon?
- 5.6%, with Lebanon ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) and Lebanon?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) and Lebanon rank globally for military expenditure?
- Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 41st and Lebanon ranks 41st of 43 groups.
- 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