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

Burundi: Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate was 18.37 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
18.37 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 57.4%
World rank
41st
of 164 countries
All-time high
85.33 % change on previous year
in 1965
All-time low
-87.98 % change on previous year
in 1963
Years of data
56
1963–2024

Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Burundi, 1963–2024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Burundi is 18.37 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 57.4% on the previous year and up 748.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Burundi peaked at 85.33 % change on previous year in 1965 and was at its lowest, -87.98 % change on previous year, in 1963.

Burundi ranks 41st of 164 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Burundi, year by year

Annual values for Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Burundi, 1963 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1963 -87.98 % change on previous year
1964 14.82 % change on previous year -116.8%
1965 85.33 % change on previous year +475.7%
1966 6.19 % change on previous year -92.7%
1967 3.9 % change on previous year -37.1%
1968 9.04 % change on previous year +132.0%
1969 28.8 % change on previous year +218.5%
1972 36.96 % change on previous year +28.3%
1973 64.53 % change on previous year +74.6%
1974 29.71 % change on previous year -54.0%
1975 11.07 % change on previous year -62.7%
1976 16.85 % change on previous year +52.1%
1977 39.96 % change on previous year +137.2%
1978 22.05 % change on previous year -44.8%
1979 17.42 % change on previous year -21.0%
1980 38.82 % change on previous year +122.9%
1981 8.04 % change on previous year -79.3%
1982 22.24 % change on previous year +176.6%
1983 -6.26 % change on previous year -128.2%
1984 -12.89 % change on previous year +105.9%
1985 7.62 % change on previous year -159.1%
1986 7.41 % change on previous year -2.8%
1987 -11.05 % change on previous year -249.1%
1988 11.27 % change on previous year -202.1%
1989 10.65 % change on previous year -5.5%
1990 4.48 % change on previous year -57.9%
1991 7.95 % change on previous year +77.4%
1992 -8.81 % change on previous year -210.7%
1993 -6.97 % change on previous year -20.8%
1994 15.56 % change on previous year -323.1%
1995 0.4753 % change on previous year -96.9%
1996 20.86 % change on previous year +4289.3%
1997 21.57 % change on previous year +3.4%
1998 -5.07 % change on previous year -123.5%
1999 -13.9 % change on previous year +174.4%
2000 -16.31 % change on previous year +17.4%
2001 25.78 % change on previous year -258.0%
2002 -15.63 % change on previous year -160.6%
2003 -3.33 % change on previous year -78.7%
2004 3.36 % change on previous year -200.8%
2005 10.44 % change on previous year +210.6%
2006 -9.77 % change on previous year -193.5%
2007 3.56 % change on previous year -136.4%
2008 -5.3 % change on previous year -248.8%
2013 3.21 % change on previous year -160.6%
2014 2.17 % change on previous year -32.5%
2015 6.41 % change on previous year +196.1%
2016 0.4507 % change on previous year -93.0%
2017 -3.84 % change on previous year -952.7%
2018 2.39 % change on previous year -162.2%
2019 29.42 % change on previous year +1130.7%
2020 -20.33 % change on previous year -169.1%
2021 1.34 % change on previous year -106.6%
2022 48.35 % change on previous year +3515.4%
2023 43.12 % change on previous year -10.8%
2024 18.37 % change on previous year -57.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 8.59 % change on previous year -87.98 % change on previous year 85.33 % change on previous year 7
1970s 29.82 % change on previous year 11.07 % change on previous year 64.53 % change on previous year 8
1980s 7.58 % change on previous year -12.89 % change on previous year 38.82 % change on previous year 10
1990s 3.61 % change on previous year -13.9 % change on previous year 21.57 % change on previous year 10
2000s -0.8003 % change on previous year -16.31 % change on previous year 25.78 % change on previous year 9
2010s 5.74 % change on previous year -3.84 % change on previous year 29.42 % change on previous year 7
2020s 18.17 % change on previous year -20.33 % change on previous year 48.35 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Burundi

  1. 38 Madagascar 19.41 % change on previous year compare
  2. 39 Philippines 18.96 % change on previous year compare
  3. 40 Norway 18.61 % change on previous year compare
  4. 42 Mali 18.34 % change on previous year compare
  5. 43 Austria 18.11 % change on previous year compare
  6. 44 Uzbekistan 17.9 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Burundi?
Military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Burundi was 18.37 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate recorded in Burundi?
The highest recorded value was 85.33 % change on previous year in 1965.
What is the lowest military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate recorded in Burundi?
The lowest recorded value was -87.98 % change on previous year in 1963.
How does Burundi rank for military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate?
Burundi ranks 41st out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
Is military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate rising or falling in Burundi?
Over the last ten years it is up 748.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Burundi 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
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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.