Saudi Arabia vs Somalia: Military expenditure
Saudi Arabia
22.3%
in 2024
Somalia
21.6%
in 2024
Saudi Arabia rank
6th
Somalia rank
7th
Military expenditure over time
- Saudi Arabia
- Somalia
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 22.3% against 21.6% in Somalia, a difference of 0.7%.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 12 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Saudi Arabia ahead.
Saudi Arabia ranks 6th and Somalia ranks 7th of 161 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Saudi Arabia averaged higher in 1 and Somalia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | Somalia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 27.4% | 30.3% | 2.9% | Somalia |
| 2020s | 22.6% | 20.4% | 2.1% | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher military expenditure, Saudi Arabia or Somalia?
- Saudi Arabia, at 22.3% against 21.6% in Somalia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in military expenditure between Saudi Arabia and Somalia?
- 0.7%, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and Somalia?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2024.
- How do Saudi Arabia and Somalia rank globally for military expenditure?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 6th and Somalia ranks 7th 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