Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Botswana

Botswana: Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate was 16.94 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
16.94 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 419.8%
World rank
51st
of 164 countries
All-time high
153.18 % change on previous year
in 1978
All-time low
-24.42 % change on previous year
in 1982
Years of data
47
1978–2024

Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Botswana, 1978–2024

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Botswana recorded 16.94 % change on previous year for military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 419.8% on the previous year and up 30.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Botswana peaked at 153.18 % change on previous year in 1978 and was at its lowest, -24.42 % change on previous year, in 1982.

That places Botswana 51st out of 164 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 111.71 % change on previous year 70.25 % change on previous year 153.18 % change on previous year 2
1980s 21.04 % change on previous year -24.42 % change on previous year 115.17 % change on previous year 10
1990s 6.44 % change on previous year -15.26 % change on previous year 52 % change on previous year 10
2000s 7.47 % change on previous year -9.62 % change on previous year 34.65 % change on previous year 10
2010s 5.16 % change on previous year -10.03 % change on previous year 34.07 % change on previous year 10
2020s 2.33 % change on previous year -5.3 % change on previous year 16.94 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Botswana

  1. 48 Cabo Verde 17.23 % change on previous year compare
  2. 49 Cameroon 17.15 % change on previous year compare
  3. 50 Bulgaria 17.09 % change on previous year compare
  4. 52 Kenya 16.84 % change on previous year compare
  5. 53 Slovak Republic 16.69 % change on previous year compare
  6. 54 Estonia 16.66 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Botswana?
Military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Botswana was 16.94 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate recorded in Botswana?
The highest recorded value was 153.18 % change on previous year in 1978.
What is the lowest military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate recorded in Botswana?
The lowest recorded value was -24.42 % change on previous year in 1982.
How does Botswana rank for military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate?
Botswana ranks 51st out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
Is military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate rising or falling in Botswana?
Over the last ten years it is up 30.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Botswana data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Military expenditure (current USD). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
208 places, 10,048 data points, 1961–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Military expenditure (current USD). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.