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

Cuba: Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate was 4.94 % change on previous year in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
4.94 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 652.5%
World rank
101st
of 164 countries
All-time high
35.34 % change on previous year
in 2012
All-time low
-79.1 % change on previous year
in 2004
Years of data
15
2004–2018

Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Cuba, 2004–2018

-75-50-250252004201120182004: -79.1 % change on previous year2005: 26.6 % change on previous year2006: -2.5 % change on previous year2007: 8.9 % change on previous year2008: 6.8 % change on previous year2009: 3.8 % change on previous year2010: 2 % change on previous year2011: -0.565 % change on previous year2012: 35.3 % change on previous year2013: -5.9 % change on previous year2014: 5.2 % change on previous year2015: -5.8 % change on previous year2016: 4.5 % change on previous year2017: -0.894 % change on previous year2018: 4.9 % change on previous year

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

Analysis

Cuba recorded 4.94 % change on previous year for military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in 2018.

That represents a change of up 652.5% on the previous year and down 27.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Cuba peaked at 35.34 % change on previous year in 2012 and was at its lowest, -79.1 % change on previous year, in 2004.

Cuba ranks 101st of 164 countries on this measure, 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
2000s -5.92 % change on previous year -79.1 % change on previous year 26.61 % change on previous year 6
2010s 4.31 % change on previous year -5.9 % change on previous year 35.34 % change on previous year 9

Countries ranked near Cuba

  1. 98 China (People’s Republic of) 5.67 % change on previous year compare
  2. 99 Lesotho 5.37 % change on previous year compare
  3. 100 Djibouti 5.09 % change on previous year compare
  4. 102 Ireland 4.83 % change on previous year compare
  5. 103 India 4.66 % change on previous year compare
  6. 104 Jordan 4.49 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Cuba?
Military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Cuba was 4.94 % change on previous year in 2018, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate recorded in Cuba?
The highest recorded value was 35.34 % change on previous year in 2012.
What is the lowest military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate recorded in Cuba?
The lowest recorded value was -79.1 % change on previous year in 2004.
How does Cuba rank for military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate?
Cuba ranks 101st out of 164 countries with data for 2018.
Is military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate rising or falling in Cuba?
Over the last ten years it is down 27.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cuba 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.