Malaysia vs Nepal: Military expenditure (% of general government expenditure)
Malaysia
4.4%
in 2025
Nepal
4.5%
in 2025
Malaysia rank
102nd
Nepal rank
101st
Military expenditure (% of general government expenditure) over time
- Malaysia
- Nepal
How they compare
Nepal currently reports 4.5% against 4.4% in Malaysia, a difference of 0.1%.
Across all 26 years both countries report, Nepal has been ahead every year.
Malaysia ranks 102nd and Nepal ranks 101st of 164 countries.
Nepal has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malaysia | Nepal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.3% | 10.6% | 3.3% | Nepal |
| 2010s | 5.2% | 7.2% | 2.0% | Nepal |
| 2020s | 4.1% | 4.5% | 0.5% | Nepal |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher military expenditure, Malaysia or Nepal?
- Nepal, at 4.5% against 4.4% in Malaysia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in military expenditure between Malaysia and Nepal?
- 0.1%, with Nepal ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and Nepal?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Malaysia and Nepal rank globally for military expenditure?
- Malaysia ranks 102nd and Nepal ranks 101st 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