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

Germany: Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate was 31.47 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
31.47 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 58.7%
World rank
21st
of 164 countries
All-time high
39 % change on previous year
in 1986
All-time low
-14.8 % change on previous year
in 1997
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Germany, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

In 2024, military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Germany stood at 31.47 % change on previous year.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 58.7% on the previous year and up 3,213.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Germany peaked at 39 % change on previous year in 1986 and was at its lowest, -14.8 % change on previous year, in 1997.

Germany ranks 21st 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 7.96 % change on previous year -9.8 % change on previous year 31.89 % change on previous year 9
1970s 16.59 % change on previous year 1.17 % change on previous year 32.55 % change on previous year 10
1980s 4.08 % change on previous year -13.48 % change on previous year 39 % change on previous year 10
1990s 0.3178 % change on previous year -14.8 % change on previous year 25.93 % change on previous year 10
2000s 4.24 % change on previous year -13.66 % change on previous year 19.51 % change on previous year 10
2010s 1.2 % change on previous year -14.54 % change on previous year 9.97 % change on previous year 10
2020s 13.06 % change on previous year -0.637 % change on previous year 31.47 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 18 Qatar 32.94 % change on previous year compare
  2. 19 North Macedonia 32.65 % change on previous year compare
  3. 20 Luxembourg 31.57 % change on previous year compare
  4. 22 Niger 31.32 % change on previous year compare
  5. 23 Montenegro 31.31 % change on previous year compare
  6. 24 Libya 29.54 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 208 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Germany?
Military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Germany was 31.47 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 39 % change on previous year in 1986.
What is the lowest military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was -14.8 % change on previous year in 1997.
How does Germany rank for military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate?
Germany ranks 21st out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
Is military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is up 3,213.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Germany 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.