Pakistan vs Syrian Arab Republic: Military expenditure

Pakistan
13.8%
in 2024
Syrian Arab Republic
13.6%
in 2010
Pakistan rank
22nd
Syrian Arab Republic rank
24th

Military expenditure over time

  • Pakistan
  • Syrian Arab Republic
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How they compare

Pakistan currently reports 13.8% against 13.6% in Syrian Arab Republic, a difference of 0.2%.

Across all 18 years both countries report, Pakistan has been ahead every year.

Pakistan ranks 22nd and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 24th of 161 countries.

Pakistan has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Pakistan Syrian Arab Republic Difference Ahead
1990s 25.2% 22.2% 3.1% Pakistan
2000s 21.7% 17.3% 4.5% Pakistan
2010s 16.8% 13.6% 3.2% Pakistan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher military expenditure, Pakistan or Syrian Arab Republic?
Pakistan, at 13.8% against 13.6% in Syrian Arab Republic as of 2024.
What is the difference in military expenditure between Pakistan and Syrian Arab Republic?
0.2%, with Pakistan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Pakistan and Syrian Arab Republic?
18 years are reported by both, from 1993 to 2010.
How do Pakistan and Syrian Arab Republic rank globally for military expenditure?
Pakistan ranks 22nd and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 24th 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

Indicator
Military expenditure (% of general government expenditure)
Unit
% of general government expenditure
Source
SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
204 places, 5,828 data points, 1988–2024
Last refreshed

Military expenditure expressed as a percentage of general government expenditure