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
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.
Individual pages
About this data
Military expenditure expressed as a percentage of general government expenditure