Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Eritrea
Eritrea: Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate was 20.44 % change on previous year in 2003. ◆ Volatile
Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Eritrea, 1994–2003
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Eritrea is 20.44 % change on previous year, measured in 2003.
The figure is up 315.7% on the previous year and up 180.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Eritrea peaked at 183.54 % change on previous year in 1998 and was at its lowest, -39.09 % change on previous year, in 1997.
That places Eritrea 35th out of 164 countries with data for 2003, putting it 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 Eritrea, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | -25.56 % change on previous year | — |
| 1995 | 55.86 % change on previous year | -318.5% |
| 1996 | 21.82 % change on previous year | -60.9% |
| 1997 | -39.09 % change on previous year | -279.1% |
| 1998 | 183.54 % change on previous year | -569.6% |
| 1999 | 3.75 % change on previous year | -98.0% |
| 2000 | -15.46 % change on previous year | -512.6% |
| 2001 | -27.8 % change on previous year | +79.8% |
| 2002 | -9.48 % change on previous year | -65.9% |
| 2003 | 20.44 % change on previous year | -315.7% |
Eritrea compared with similar countries
- Eritrea's 20.44 % change on previous year is above the median for low income countries, which is 12.3 % change on previous year, 1.7× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Eritrea's 20.44 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.07 % change on previous year, 3.4× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 33.39 % change on previous year | -39.09 % change on previous year | 183.54 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2000s | -8.07 % change on previous year | -27.8 % change on previous year | 20.44 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Eritrea
- 32 Denmark 22.46 % change on previous year compare
- 33 Lithuania 21.48 % change on previous year compare
- 34 Georgia 21.14 % change on previous year compare
- 36 Gabon 20.24 % change on previous year compare
- 37 Algeria 19.42 % change on previous year compare
- 38 Madagascar 19.41 % change on previous year compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Eritrea?
- Military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Eritrea was 20.44 % change on previous year in 2003, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate recorded in Eritrea?
- The highest recorded value was 183.54 % change on previous year in 1998.
- What is the lowest military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate recorded in Eritrea?
- The lowest recorded value was -39.09 % change on previous year in 1997.
- How does Eritrea rank for military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate?
- Eritrea ranks 35th out of 164 countries with data for 2003.
- Is military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate rising or falling in Eritrea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 180.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eritrea 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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How this figure is calculated
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.
Computed from
- Military expenditure SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
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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.