Military expenditure in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan: Military expenditure was 11.62 trillion current LCU in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Military expenditure in Uzbekistan, 1994–2018
Source: SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2018, military expenditure in Uzbekistan stood at 11.62 trillion current LCU. That is the highest value across all 10 years on record.
The figure is up 21,824.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military expenditure in Uzbekistan peaked at 11.62 trillion current LCU in 2018 and was at its lowest, 991.00 million current LCU, in 1994.
Uzbekistan ranks 9th of 168 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military expenditure in Uzbekistan, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 991.00 million current LCU | — |
| 1995 | 3.35 billion current LCU | +238.5% |
| 1996 | 6.90 billion current LCU | +105.7% |
| 1997 | 13.70 billion current LCU | +98.6% |
| 1999 | 34.86 billion current LCU | +154.5% |
| 2000 | 37.50 billion current LCU | +7.6% |
| 2001 | 41.12 billion current LCU | +9.6% |
| 2002 | 44.54 billion current LCU | +8.3% |
| 2003 | 53.02 billion current LCU | +19.0% |
| 2018 | 11.62 trillion current LCU | +21824.6% |
Uzbekistan compared with similar countries
- Uzbekistan's 11.62 trillion current LCU is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 109.52 billion current LCU, 106.1× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Uzbekistan's 11.62 trillion current LCU is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7.91 billion current LCU, 1468.6× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11.96 billion current LCU | 991.00 million current LCU | 34.86 billion current LCU | 5 |
| 2000s | 44.04 billion current LCU | 37.50 billion current LCU | 53.02 billion current LCU | 4 |
| 2010s | 11.62 trillion current LCU | 11.62 trillion current LCU | 11.62 trillion current LCU | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is military expenditure in Uzbekistan?
- Military expenditure in Uzbekistan was 11.62 trillion current LCU in 2018, according to SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
- What is the highest military expenditure recorded in Uzbekistan?
- The highest recorded value was 11.62 trillion current LCU in 2018.
- What is the lowest military expenditure recorded in Uzbekistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 991.00 million current LCU in 1994.
- How does Uzbekistan rank for military expenditure?
- Uzbekistan ranks 9th out of 168 countries with data for 2018.
- Is military expenditure rising or falling in Uzbekistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21,824.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uzbekistan data come from?
- The figures come from SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), published as part of Military expenditure (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Military expenditure in local currency at current prices (by calendar year)