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

Lithuania: Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate was 21.48 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
21.48 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 13.1%
World rank
33rd
of 164 countries
All-time high
82.74 % change on previous year
in 1998
All-time low
-25.22 % change on previous year
in 2009
Years of data
31
1994–2024

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

-2502550751994200920241994: 1.4 % change on previous year1995: 44.6 % change on previous year1996: 38.8 % change on previous year1997: 78.9 % change on previous year1998: 82.7 % change on previous year1999: -23 % change on previous year2000: 31.9 % change on previous year2001: 18.9 % change on previous year2002: 8.8 % change on previous year2003: 16.2 % change on previous year2004: 28.5 % change on previous year2005: 12.2 % change on previous year2006: 15.7 % change on previous year2007: 25.7 % change on previous year2008: 22.5 % change on previous year2009: -25.2 % change on previous year2010: -19.4 % change on previous year2011: 5.6 % change on previous year2012: -4.6 % change on previous year2013: 8 % change on previous year2014: 20.3 % change on previous year2015: 10.4 % change on previous year2016: 34.9 % change on previous year2017: 27.8 % change on previous year2018: 30.1 % change on previous year2019: 3.5 % change on previous year2020: 7.3 % change on previous year2021: 11.3 % change on previous year2022: 32.7 % change on previous year2023: 24.7 % change on previous year2024: 21.5 % change on previous year

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

Analysis

In 2024, military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Lithuania stood at 21.48 % change on previous year.

The figure is down 13.1% on the previous year and up 5.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Lithuania peaked at 82.74 % change on previous year in 1998 and was at its lowest, -25.22 % change on previous year, in 2009.

That places Lithuania 33rd out of 164 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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
1990s 37.24 % change on previous year -22.96 % change on previous year 82.74 % change on previous year 6
2000s 15.5 % change on previous year -25.22 % change on previous year 31.89 % change on previous year 10
2010s 11.65 % change on previous year -19.39 % change on previous year 34.85 % change on previous year 10
2020s 19.51 % change on previous year 7.34 % change on previous year 32.72 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Lithuania

  1. 30 Kosovo 24.3 % change on previous year compare
  2. 31 Burkina Faso 23.76 % change on previous year compare
  3. 32 Denmark 22.46 % change on previous year compare
  4. 34 Georgia 21.14 % change on previous year compare
  5. 35 Eritrea 20.44 % change on previous year compare
  6. 36 Gabon 20.24 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Lithuania?
Military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Lithuania was 21.48 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate recorded in Lithuania?
The highest recorded value was 82.74 % change on previous year in 1998.
What is the lowest military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate recorded in Lithuania?
The lowest recorded value was -25.22 % change on previous year in 2009.
How does Lithuania rank for military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate?
Lithuania ranks 33rd out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
Is military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate rising or falling in Lithuania?
Over the last ten years it is up 5.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Lithuania 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.