North Macedonia vs Sweden: Military expenditure (% of general government expenditure)
North Macedonia
5.1%
in 2025
Sweden
5.0%
in 2025
North Macedonia rank
84th
Sweden rank
86th
Military expenditure (% of general government expenditure) over time
- North Macedonia
- Sweden
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 5.1% against 5.0% in Sweden, a difference of 0.1%.
Across all 29 years both countries report, North Macedonia has been ahead every year.
North Macedonia ranks 84th and Sweden ranks 86th of 164 countries.
North Macedonia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Macedonia | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.0% | 3.4% | 2.6% | North Macedonia |
| 2000s | 7.1% | 2.8% | 4.3% | North Macedonia |
| 2010s | 3.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% | North Macedonia |
| 2020s | 4.4% | 3.3% | 1.1% | North Macedonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher military expenditure, North Macedonia or Sweden?
- North Macedonia, at 5.1% against 5.0% in Sweden as of 2025.
- What is the difference in military expenditure between North Macedonia and Sweden?
- 0.1%, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Macedonia and Sweden?
- 29 years are reported by both, from 1997 to 2025.
- How do North Macedonia and Sweden rank globally for military expenditure?
- North Macedonia ranks 84th and Sweden ranks 86th 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