Mongolia vs South Africa: Military expenditure
Mongolia
2.0%
in 2024
South Africa
2.1%
in 2024
Mongolia rank
145th
South Africa rank
142nd
Military expenditure over time
- Mongolia
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 2.1% against 2.0% in Mongolia, a difference of 0.1%.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Mongolia ahead.
Mongolia ranks 145th and South Africa ranks 142nd of 161 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mongolia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.4% | 5.0% | 0.7% | South Africa |
| 2010s | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 2.0% | 2.4% | 0.5% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher military expenditure, Mongolia or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 2.1% against 2.0% in Mongolia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in military expenditure between Mongolia and South Africa?
- 0.1%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mongolia and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Mongolia and South Africa rank globally for military expenditure?
- Mongolia ranks 145th and South Africa ranks 142nd 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