Poland vs South Sudan: Military expenditure
Poland
8.5%
in 2024
South Sudan
8.2%
in 2024
Poland rank
44th
South Sudan rank
47th
Military expenditure over time
- Poland
- South Sudan
How they compare
Poland currently reports 8.5% against 8.2% in South Sudan, a difference of 0.3%.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 14 shared years of data; in 2011 it was South Sudan ahead.
Poland ranks 44th and South Sudan ranks 47th of 161 countries.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Poland | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4.5% | 18.4% | 13.8% | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 6.1% | 6.3% | 0.3% | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher military expenditure, Poland or South Sudan?
- Poland, at 8.5% against 8.2% in South Sudan as of 2024.
- What is the difference in military expenditure between Poland and South Sudan?
- 0.3%, with Poland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Poland and South Sudan?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do Poland and South Sudan rank globally for military expenditure?
- Poland ranks 44th and South Sudan ranks 47th 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