Libya vs North Macedonia: Military expenditure
Libya
5.5%
in 2023
North Macedonia
5.5%
in 2024
Libya rank
76th
North Macedonia rank
73rd
Military expenditure over time
- Libya
- North Macedonia
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 5.5% against 5.5% in Libya, a difference of 0.0%.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 17 shared years of data; in 1997 it was Libya ahead.
Libya ranks 76th and North Macedonia ranks 73rd of 161 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Libya averaged higher in 3 and North Macedonia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Libya | North Macedonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12.5% | 6.0% | 6.5% | Libya |
| 2000s | 5.1% | 7.3% | 2.2% | North Macedonia |
| 2010s | 8.8% | 3.6% | 5.1% | Libya |
| 2020s | 5.0% | 4.6% | 0.3% | Libya |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher military expenditure, Libya or North Macedonia?
- North Macedonia, at 5.5% against 5.5% in Libya as of 2024.
- What is the difference in military expenditure between Libya and North Macedonia?
- 0.0%, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Libya and North Macedonia?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 1997 to 2023.
- How do Libya and North Macedonia rank globally for military expenditure?
- Libya ranks 76th and North Macedonia ranks 73rd 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
Military expenditure expressed as a percentage of general government expenditure