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

Croatia: Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate was 13.2 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
13.2 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 7.9%
World rank
66th
of 164 countries
All-time high
154.8 % change on previous year
in 1994
All-time low
-35.9 % change on previous year
in 2000
Years of data
31
1994–2024

Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Croatia, 1994–2024

-500501001501994200920241994: 154.8 % change on previous year1995: 32.3 % change on previous year1996: -7.1 % change on previous year1997: -7 % change on previous year1998: -20.3 % change on previous year1999: -22.3 % change on previous year2000: -35.9 % change on previous year2001: -6.6 % change on previous year2002: 15.7 % change on previous year2003: -1.2 % change on previous year2004: 2 % change on previous year2005: 8 % change on previous year2006: 5.2 % change on previous year2007: 15.5 % change on previous year2008: 30.4 % change on previous year2009: -11.5 % change on previous year2010: -10.7 % change on previous year2011: 11.1 % change on previous year2012: -12.6 % change on previous year2013: 0.942 % change on previous year2014: 11.9 % change on previous year2015: -17.2 % change on previous year2016: -6.2 % change on previous year2017: 9 % change on previous year2018: 4.3 % change on previous year2019: 3.7 % change on previous year2020: -0.444 % change on previous year2021: 38.6 % change on previous year2022: -5.8 % change on previous year2023: 12.2 % change on previous year2024: 13.2 % change on previous year

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

Analysis

In 2024, military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Croatia stood at 13.2 % change on previous year.

The figure is up 7.9% on the previous year and up 11.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Croatia peaked at 154.8 % change on previous year in 1994 and was at its lowest, -35.9 % change on previous year, in 2000.

That places Croatia 66th 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.

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

Annual values for Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Croatia, 1994 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1994 154.8 % change on previous year
1995 32.25 % change on previous year -79.2%
1996 -7.08 % change on previous year -121.9%
1997 -7.01 % change on previous year -0.9%
1998 -20.31 % change on previous year +189.7%
1999 -22.32 % change on previous year +9.9%
2000 -35.9 % change on previous year +60.8%
2001 -6.62 % change on previous year -81.6%
2002 15.68 % change on previous year -336.8%
2003 -1.23 % change on previous year -107.9%
2004 2.01 % change on previous year -262.9%
2005 7.97 % change on previous year +296.7%
2006 5.21 % change on previous year -34.6%
2007 15.53 % change on previous year +197.9%
2008 30.35 % change on previous year +95.4%
2009 -11.53 % change on previous year -138.0%
2010 -10.75 % change on previous year -6.8%
2011 11.11 % change on previous year -203.4%
2012 -12.64 % change on previous year -213.7%
2013 0.9424 % change on previous year -107.5%
2014 11.89 % change on previous year +1161.4%
2015 -17.18 % change on previous year -244.5%
2016 -6.22 % change on previous year -63.8%
2017 9.01 % change on previous year -244.7%
2018 4.3 % change on previous year -52.2%
2019 3.7 % change on previous year -14.0%
2020 -0.4437 % change on previous year -112.0%
2021 38.61 % change on previous year -8802.6%
2022 -5.75 % change on previous year -114.9%
2023 12.24 % change on previous year -312.8%
2024 13.2 % change on previous year +7.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 21.72 % change on previous year -22.32 % change on previous year 154.8 % change on previous year 6
2000s 2.15 % change on previous year -35.9 % change on previous year 30.35 % change on previous year 10
2010s -0.5825 % change on previous year -17.18 % change on previous year 11.89 % change on previous year 10
2020s 11.57 % change on previous year -5.75 % change on previous year 38.61 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Croatia

  1. 63 Central African Republic 13.83 % change on previous year compare
  2. 64 Latvia 13.71 % change on previous year compare
  3. 65 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 13.21 % change on previous year compare
  4. 67 Eswatini 12.96 % change on previous year compare
  5. 68 Belgium 12.22 % change on previous year compare
  6. 69 Iraq 11.95 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Croatia?
Military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Croatia was 13.2 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate recorded in Croatia?
The highest recorded value was 154.8 % change on previous year in 1994.
What is the lowest military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate recorded in Croatia?
The lowest recorded value was -35.9 % change on previous year in 2000.
How does Croatia rank for military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate?
Croatia ranks 66th out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
Is military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate rising or falling in Croatia?
Over the last ten years it is up 11.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Croatia 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.